Jaylen Brown voiced his disapproval of past MVP winners being awarded despite playing only half of the season. He emphasized the belief that recipients of any award should have a substantial presence throughout the season.
While suggesting that the current threshold of 65 games might be too stringent, Brown proposed considering a lower number, such as 58 games, for eligibility.
“I do believe that if you win any type of award, I think you should have to play a significant amount of the season.