Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Wembanyama Lead NBA MVP Award Finalists
The NBA has announced its finalists for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, highlighting an exciting three-player race this season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs have emerged as the leading contenders.
MVP Finalists
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
- Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
- Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Other Awards
In addition to the MVP award, the NBA has also revealed the finalists for several other honors:
- Rookie of the Year:
- VJ Edgecombe (76ers)
- Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)
- Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
- Defensive Player of the Year:
- Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
- Ausar Thompson (Pistons)
- Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
- Coach of the Year:
- J.B. Bickerstaff (Pistons)
- Mitch Johnson (Spurs)
- Joe Mazzulla (Celtics)
- Most Improved Player:
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)
- Jalen Duren (Pistons)
- Deni Avdija (Trail Blazers)
- Sixth Man of the Year:
- Tim Hardaway Jr. (Nuggets)
- Jamie Jaquez Jr. (Heat)
- Keldon Johnson (Spurs)
- Clutch Player of the Year:
- Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
- Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Award Announcement Schedule
The NBA will announce five awards this week:
- Monday: Defensive Player of the Year (on Peacock)
- Tuesday: Clutch Player of the Year (on Peacock)
- Wednesday: Sixth Man Award
- Thursday: NBA Sportsmanship Award
- Friday: Most Improved Player
This season guarantees an international player will claim the MVP title, regardless of the outcome. While some fans, particularly Los Angeles Lakers supporters, may express disappointment over the nominations, it is clear that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama have set the bar high for excellence in the league.
