With nonetheless an extended remainder of the season forward, there are a number of gamers already standing out as early favorites to compete for the 2025-26 NBA MVP award.
To no shock, a few the same old contenders and up to date winners are again within the combine. However this yr, they’re joined by a younger legend seeking to declare his first award and a rising star propelling his workforce to competition.
Listed here are the highest 4 NBA MVP candidates ranked up to now:
1. Nikola Jokic
Already a three-time MVP, it will take a herculean effort to cease Jokic from reclaiming his throne. After falling shy of successful back-to-back MVPs for the second time in his profession — Jokic was runner-up final season — he’s placing collectively a season that will argue as his greatest one but.
Jokic is averaging a triple-double at 29.1 factors, 13.2 rebounds and 11.1 assists per recreation. And to high all of it off, Jokic is taking pictures 64.1% from the sector.
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