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jlip · 12-08-2012, 07:31 PM

I can't open that link that was referenced above from where I am, but from what I've read I definitely believe that it was a combination of Oscar having his best season in terms of stats AND wins as well as the backlash from Russell's social/ racial commentary. ThaRegul8r did a post on another forum some time ago listing several sources with people speaking of the negative effects of Russell's comments on his MVP chances that season.

12-08-2012, 07:31 PM	#4
jlip National High School Star Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 2,297	Re: Why didn't Bill Russell win the 1964 MVP? I can't open that link that was referenced above from where I am, but from what I've read I definitely believe that it was a combination of Oscar having his best season in terms of stats AND wins as well as the backlash from Russell's social/ racial commentary. ThaRegul8r did a post on another forum some time ago listing several sources with people speaking of the negative effects of Russell's comments on his MVP chances that season.