In the realm of hoops, whispers about Nikola Jokić's unfair vilification rise to crescendo. Despite his jaw-dropping prowess with the Denver Nuggets, rumors swirl that the NBA now courts Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP glory. Why, you ask? Some argue it's an orchestrated, diverting narrative. Behind smokescreens, tales of DEI drive the plot. Jokić, a modern virtuoso, finds himself beleaguered not by defenders, but by perception enforcers who control MVP narratives. Shall we ponder this deeper bias? Follow @WhitlockJason for further musings.