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Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid(Source: X)
The National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player (NBA MVP) award is the most important award for players that are playing in NBA season. Over the past few year’s players like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, James Hardy and Nikola Jokic as won the MVP award. While Nikola Jokic has won last year NBA MVP title and is main contender to win the upcoming NBA MVP title. According to reports for 2023/24 NBA season the MVP will take place on earlier in May month.
The Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is on the urge to win NBA MVP 2023/24. On last updated KIA Race to the MVP Ladder Nikola Jokic is currently ranked No.1. In this season so far, Nikola Jokic has an average of 26.5 points, 9 assists and 12.4 rebounds. If Jokic wins the MVP title this year, it will be his third time (he previously won it in 2021 and 2022). Last season, the Serbian Nikola Jokic earned both the Finals MVP award and the NBA championship.
Many contenders are there in the race for NBA MVP
Philadelphia 76ers starJoel Embiid was unable to defend his 2023 MVP trophy, as he was no longer a viable contender after undergoing knee surgery that kept him out for many weeks. Though many star players such as Jimmy Butler, Kristaps Porzingis, and Kyrie Irving have not played 65 games, there are still plenty of viable contenders for accolades and all-NBA selections.
Meanwhile, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Stephen Curry, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, Zion Williamson, and Tyrese Haliburton will play the 65-game mark this season after falling short in 2022-23, and Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday that stars will miss 15 per cent fewer games this season. That advancement is a clear success for supporters.
While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has an average of 30.4 points, 6.2 assists and 5.6 rebounds this season will end up being a runner-up. Meanwhile, Luka Doncic is placed in the third spot as he has an average of 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 9.8 assists in this season. Moreover, he is on course to capture his first scoring title while leading the Mavericks to a playoff place after failing to qualify for last season's play-in round.
Giannis Antetokounmpo who is placed in the No. 4 spot as an average of 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists this season and he has helped the Milwaukee Bucks to get into playoff position. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics is one of the best players for the team. In this season for the Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum has an average of 27 points, 4.9 assists, and 8.2 rebounds. Boston Celtics has a balanced attack of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday.
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