“Most valuable” is an interesting term to define.
Does it really mean “most outstanding?” Or “most entertaining?” Or “best player on the best team?”
The NBA’s race for Most Valuable Player is fascinating this season, in that so many players have the goods. Under the NBA voting system, you rank the five most deserving candidates. You don’t just pick one player, and that’s a good way to do this, so that each voter provides a complete picture of his preferences.
When it’s close – and that certainly will be the case this spring – I break ties this way: Which player would be hardest to replace?