JxmyHighroller
This MVP Race Makes No Sense
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- Luka Doncic player · positive
“Jokic and Luka are gapping the entire league this season.”
If we just look at raw box score numbers, Jokic and Luka are gapping the entire league this season.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander player · positive
“Unlike other superstars around the league who fill the stat sheet with historic volume, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has maintained his spot as the MVP favorite with a season of record-breaking efficiency and consistency, all while spearheading the best team in the league.”
Unlike other superstars around the league who fill the stat sheet with historic volume, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has maintained his spot as the MVP favorite with a season of record-breaking efficiency
- Nikola Jokic player · positive
“Jokic and Luka are gapping the entire league this season.”
If we just look at raw box score numbers, Jokic and Luka are gapping the entire league this season.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo player · positive
“Seasons like this that were once not only warrants of an MVP, but were historic milestones, are now becoming an annual occasion for players like Jokic, Luka, and Giannis.”
Seasons like this that were once not only warrants of an MVP, but were historic milestones, are now becoming an annual occasion for players like Jokic, Luka, and Giannis.
- Boston Celtics team · positive
“From the Celtics who are firing on all cylinders even without Jaylen Brown on the court this season”
From the Celtics who are firing on all cylinders even without Jaylen Brown on the court this season
- LeBron James player · positive
“So would James Harden in 2019, Luka again in 2023, and LeBron in 2018.”
So would James Harden in 2019, Luka again in 2023, and LeBron in 2018.
- Los Angeles Lakers team · positive
“The Lakers were projected to win 47 games, and they're currently on pace for 53.”
The Lakers were projected to win 47 games, and they're currently on pace for 53.
- Stephen Curry player · positive
“only trailing 2019 MVP James Harden and 2016 MVP Steph Curry.”
only trailing 2019 MVP James Harden and 2016 MVP Steph Curry.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo player · positive
“Seasons like this... are now becoming an annual occasion for players like Jokic, Luka, and Giannis.”
Identifying top-tier high-volume production seasons.
- Steph Curry player · neutral
“only trailing 2019 MVP James Harden and 2016 MVP Steph Curry.”
Historical context for EPM stats.
- Nikola Jokic player · positive
“it is Nikola Jokic who has a firm grasp on the top spot with a 60% chance of winning the MVP.”
According to Basketball-Reference's MVP tracker, it is Nikola Jokic who has a firm grasp on the top spot with a 60% chance of winning the MVP.
- Oklahoma City Thunder team · positive
“The Thunder were projected to finish with about 63 wins...”
Comparing team projections vs actual performance.
- Jokic player · positive
“Jokic and Luka are gapping the entire league this season.”
Comparing high-level production of top NBA candidates.
- James Harden player · neutral
“So would James Harden in 2019...”
Historical context for NBA production stats.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander player · positive
“Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has maintained his spot as the MVP favorite with a season of record-breaking efficiency and consistency”
Highlighting Shai's unique efficiency and team success.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander player · positive
“Shai has only had five bad games all season.”
Highlighting Shai's efficiency and consistency as an MVP candidate.
- LeBron James player · neutral
“and LeBron in 2018.”
Historical context for MVP awards.
- James Harden player · neutral
“So would James Harden in 2019”
Historical context for MVP awards.
- James Harden player · neutral
“So would James Harden in 2019...”
Historical context for MVP awards.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo player · positive
“historic milestones... for players like Jokic, Luka, and Giannis.”
Identifying top candidates for MVP awards.
- Russell Westbrook player · neutral
“Jokic joining the 50 club... previously only occupied by 2017 MVP Russell Westbrook”
Historical context for high-volume production.
- Victor Wembanyama player · positive
“the impact his presence has on his team.”
Discussing Wembanyama's defensive value and net rating.
- Luka Dončić player · positive
“Jokic and Luka are gapping the entire league this season.”
Comparing high-volume scoring and production of top NBA candidates.
- Denver Nuggets team · neutral
“the Denver Nuggets were projected to win 54 games.”
Comparing team projections vs actual performance.
- Nikola Jokic player · positive
“Jokic and Luka are gapping the entire league this season.”
Comparing high-volume scoring and production of top NBA candidates.
- Los Angeles Lakers team · neutral
“The Lakers were projected to win 47 games...”
Comparing team projections vs actual performance.
- LeBron James player · neutral
“and LeBron in 2018.”
Historical context for MVP awards.
- Luka Dončić player · positive
“Jokic and Luka are gapping the entire league this season.”
Comparing high-level production of top NBA candidates.
- Russell Westbrook player · neutral
“Jokic joining the 50 club, an exclusive group that was previously only occupied by 2017 MVP Russell Westbrook”
Historical context for high-volume production.
- Victor Wembanyama player · positive
“Victor Wembanyama's numbers pale in comparison... but Victor has been on a minutes restriction all year.”
Evaluating Wemby's impact despite limited minutes.