Summary
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from the Oklahoma City Thunder is leading the NBA MVP race due to injuries sidelining key competitors. The NBA's rule requiring players to participate in at least 65 games impacted the competition, leaving Gilgeous-Alexander as the clear favorite.
Key Facts
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is likely to win the NBA MVP award.
- Many top players were injured and couldn't meet the 65-game requirement.
- The NBA created the 65-game rule to reduce players sitting out games.
- Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham are among those who became ineligible.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's odds for MVP are extremely high at -2000.
- He has averaged 31.6 points, 6.5 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game.
- The Thunder holds the best record in the Western Conference at 61-16.
- Gilgeous-Alexander received 88 first-place votes in ESPN's MVP poll.
