Before we start comparing the two players, let’s take a look at how the watts are distorted. This award is voted for by members of the sports media. Unbiased people tend to have negative opinions for several reasons. Maybe they grew up on their favorite team or are connected to a certain organization they cover. Or someone cut her short during the interview.
The media holds a grudge, but they have to prove to the world with their sharp eyes that they are never wrong. For analytically sloppy predictive modelers, they need to justify their positions to avoid being proven wrong or looking foolish.
