Is Russell Westbrook Really the MVP?

The NBA is a game based upon the motto, "what have you done for me lately." The viewers and fans are all about the here and now, a player can have an outstanding run of games and all of a sudden they are on the front page of every paper, and the timelines and feeds off every fan around the country. Fans seem to discredit longevity, a player who can uphold a superb stat line for an entire year or more.
Recently, Oklahoma City Thunder Point Guard Russell Westbrook has been on an absolute tear lately, gashing defenses for 40 plus points and triple doubles left and right. He has single-handedly brought his below average Thunder team to a playoff seed without last years MVP Kevin Durant. However, with his recent run and domination, has he catapulted himself to the forefront of the MVP race? More so, has the media catapulted him to the forefront. It's all about what the media sees at the moment, and the very media that votes for MVP, is the same media that suffers from voter fatigue. Just like back in the Jordan days, voters got sick of voting for the same player year in and year out, so they began voting for other players. Jordan was always the best. So, is Westbrook really the best player right now?
A strong month, or string of games shouldn't set a player head over heels above the competition. A player who has performed at a high level the entire year, or for a few years should always be leading the pack. LeBron has been the best player on the planet for years now, and he is again this year, but he faces the same thing Jordan faced. Voter fatigue.
Stephen Curry, point guard of the Western Conference leading Golden State Warriors. James Harden, shooting guard of the Houston Rockets. LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers; winners of 18 of their last 21. Then there's Russell Westbrook, a player who has been tearing up defenses and posting insane stat lines, but his team is the 8 seed, barely in the playoffs.
So again it begs the question, is Westbrook really the MVP? Is he the MVP in the eyes of the media? Does the media's coverage of a certain player repeatedly alter the fans opinions on the MVP?
To me, MVP should never be "what have you done for me lately." A player should never lose because of voter fatigue. The system is flawed, and the media is at the forefront of it. If a player is the best player in the league, on one of the best teams, he should always be MVP, I don't care if he's won 10 straight. The best is the best.
They should be rewarded as such.
P.S. LeBron James should be the MVP...