As a Filipino-American analyst raised on basketball court metaphors, I’ve spent years decoding the noise around MVPs, playoff runs, and ‘system vs. superstar’ debates. This isn’t about fandom—it’s about patterns: why James Harden never won a title but still shaped eras, why Duncan’s quiet dominance outlasted hype, and how ‘the system’ always wins when individuals fall. I don’t chase headlines—I trace the data. What you hear isn’t truth—it’s echo.