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Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBA.com
The upcoming showdown between two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and rookie Victor Wembanyama in the I-35 Series holds intrigue as they face off for the second time, with Wembanyama showing significant growth since their last matchup. Jokic leads the MVP ladder, followed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, and Jayson Tatum.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBA.com
The Kia MVP Ladder remains steady at the All-Star break, with Nikola Jokic holding the top spot. Domantas Sabonis, despite an impressive performance, was not selected for the All-Star Game, leading to discussions of a "snub." Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, and Jayson Tatum round out the top five, with Kawhi Leonard and others close behind.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBA.com
Joel Embiid solidifies his position in the MVP race with a stellar performance against Nikola Jokic, asserting himself as "the best player in the league." Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Luka Doncic also make their cases in the top 5 of the 2023-24 Kia Race to the MVP Ladder, while Jayson Tatum, Domantas Sabonis, Anthony Davis, Tyrese Haliburton, and Kawhi Leonard round out the top 10.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBA.com
The top five spots in the 2023-24 Kia Race to the MVP Ladder are currently occupied by international players, with Joel Embiid leading the pack after scoring 51 points in a game against the Timberwolves. Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Luka Doncic round out the top five. Embiid's impressive performance includes a streak of 12 consecutive games with 30-plus points and 10-plus rebounds.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBA.com
Giannis Antetokounmpo sets a franchise-record with 64 points in the Milwaukee Bucks' win over the Indiana Pacers, becoming the first player since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 to score 60-plus points without hitting a 3-pointer. He climbs to the third spot in the 2023-24 Kia Race to the MVP Ladder, behind Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBA.com
Joel Embiid has overtaken Nikola Jokic for the top spot in the Kia Race to the MVP Ladder after seven consecutive 30-point performances. Embiid's latest masterpiece was a 36-point, 18-rebound game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, helping the Philadelphia 76ers extend their winning streak to six games. The top five in the 2022-23 Kia Race to the MVP Ladder also includes Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, and Luka Doncic.