As we reach the second half of the 2019-2020 NBA season, it seems that there is a clear-cut favorite for MVP. Having an even better year than last season, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is likely to repeat. In the short list of others to also consider for the award, however, Houston Rockets‘ guard James Harden is near the top.
As of February 21st, Sekou Smith of NBA.com has James Harden ranked fifth on the MVP Ladder behind Giannis, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Luka Doncic.