Most Valuable Player debates haven’t been quite as toxic this season as they’ve been in years past, and mercifully seemed to start deeper into the year. Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn’t finished above third since winning his second MVP in 2020, even slipping to fourth last year. Last year, when he became the first player ever to average at least 30 points per game while also shooting over 60% from the field. The first ever! Not even Wilt Chamberlain did that while feasting on expansion teams in the 60s!
He’s going to accomplish that very same feat this year too.