Now that the season’s wrapping up, a lot of people are starting to look at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the clear front-runner for MVP. And honestly, it makes sense—he’s been incredible all year. But at the same time, there’s still a big group of fans and analysts pushing for Jokic, and you can’t really blame them either. The guy’s putting up numbers that almost don’t seem real. He’s averaging a triple-double on crazy efficiency, and the way he runs the Nuggets’ offense as a big man is something we’ve never really seen before. He’s clearly one of the most unique and valuable players in the league.
That said, I still think SGA deserves the award this year. It’s not just about the stats, though his numbers are elite too—it’s about the overall impact. He’s been the heart and soul of that Thunder team, leading them to one of the best records in the West, and doing it while being locked in on both ends of the court. On offense, he’s getting buckets whenever he wants, creating for teammates, …
