Happy New Year! We’re nearly at the midway point of the NBA season, and a lot has changed since the last time we checked in on the awards race.
Today, let’s take a look specifically at MVP. In my opinion, there are three serious contenders vying for first place: former multi-time winners Nikola Jokiu0107 and Giannis Antetokounmpo, plus Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looking for his first trophy. Everyone else is more likely fighting for fourth or fifth place, unless something dramatically changes soon.
And things could. On Christmas, Luka Donu010diu0107 suffered a calf injury that’ll render him ineligible for awards.