NBA legends whack journo for spoiling MVP reveal
NBA legends Blake Griffin and Steve Nash have criticized a journalist for prematurely revealing the MVP award winner. The leak has sparked backlash from players and fans alike. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between media and sports figures regarding the timing of award announcements.
- ▪Blake Griffin and Steve Nash have publicly condemned a journalist for leaking the MVP winner.
- ▪The leak occurred just before the official announcement of the award.
- ▪This situation has raised concerns about media ethics in sports reporting.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/sport/basketball/nba-legends-whack-journo-for-spoiling-mvp-reveal-20260518-p5zyda.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 13:24:54 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-18T03:36:16.970Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-18T03:36:16.970Z |
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