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Two years have passed since we last named an NBA MVP at every age. Let's fire up that process yet again, because handing out just one Maurice Podoloff Trophy is lame.

Twenty-two different age groups, spanning from 19-year-olds to 40-year-olds, are represented in 2016-17. Players are sorted by how old they were as of Feb. 1. Stephen Curry is 29, but he's up for consideration in the 28-year-old block since his birthday was on March 14.

Selections are not necessarily a referendum on who is having or will have the better career. This season is the only one that matters. Career context will be used to shed light on player progression and value, but winners are being selected based off their performance in 2016-17 alone. So, technically, Sasha Vujacic is eligible to beat out LeBron James in the 32-year-old ward.

Players who are injured or aren't getting a ton of minutes can receive a nod. It all depends on the depth of every group. Large sample sizes will be viewed more favorably, but the impact someone has on his team and what he's able to make of time spent on the court are the priorities.