Summary
The NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) race this season features several standout players. A player poll showed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from the Oklahoma City Thunder leading with the most votes. Other contenders include Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama, but Gilgeous-Alexander appears to be the favorite.
Key Facts
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received 39% of votes in a player poll for the MVP award.
- Nikola Jokic got over 21% of the votes, making him a strong contender.
- Jaylen Brown, Cade Cunningham, and Luka Doncic rounded out the top five in the voting.
- Cade Cunningham and Luka Doncic are not eligible for the MVP award as they did not meet the required 65 games this season.
- Victor Wembanyama was sixth in the player poll but is second in recent betting odds.
- Jokic averages 27.8 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.9 assists, performing statistically better than many candidates.
- SGA is leading his team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, to be championship favorites again.
