If Not Joel Embiid, Who Will Dethrone Him & Win the NBA’s MVP?
John Canady
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Jayson Tatum: +4500 odds
For every award, there’s always a dark horse lurking that has a slight outside chance to win. In this case, that’s Celtics star Jayson Tatum. The 25-year-old is averaging 26.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per contest. As the top option for the best team in the league, Tatum has a case to win the award just as much as anyone else. With Boston adding Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday in the offseason, the playmaker has sacrificed a lot for the team to find the success they have. Nonetheless, that hasn’t stopped Tatum from putting together a strong year as a championship contender.
If Not Joel Embiid, Who Will Dethrone Him & Win the NBA’s MVP?
Joel Embiid is the reigning MVP and one of the heavy-betting favorites to win the award in back-to-back years. The big man is amid another career year, averaging 35.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists up to this point. However, the 76ers star has been battling injuries throughout the season, including his most recent injury against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, in which he tore his meniscus in his left knee.
Nikola Jokic: -140 odds
Nikola Jokic is already a two-time MVP winner and may be on his way to his third award. Jokic is averaging 26.3 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 9.0 rebounds. The Joker impacts his team in more ways than one, and with the Nuggets lurking in the top five of the Western Conference, the Serbian product looks to lead Denver back on another championship run.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: +250 odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been one of the top young talents in the league for a while now. But with the Thunder emerging as a serious contender in the West, the Oklahoma City star is finally getting the recognition he deserves. The Kentucky product has been leading the charge for OKC, averaging 31.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and an impressive 2.2 steals per game. The two-way star could be a serious threat to winning the award if the team continues to shine.
Luka Doncic: +650 odds
Luka Doncic may be in the running for this award every year until he retires. The Slovenian superstar has been an absolute problem since entering the league as a rookie in 2018. Doncic is having a career year for the Mavericks, averaging 34.7 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 9.6 assists in his sixth season. Dallas has been competitive yearly solely because of the 24-year-old, and if he continues to dominate the competition, it would be hard not to award him the MVP of the league.
Jayson Tatum: +4500 odds
For every award, there’s always a dark horse lurking that has a slight outside chance to win. In this case, that’s Celtics star Jayson Tatum. The 25-year-old is averaging 26.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per contest. As the top option for the best team in the league, Tatum has a case to win the award just as much as anyone else. With Boston adding Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday in the offseason, the playmaker has sacrificed a lot for the team to find the success they have. Nonetheless, that hasn’t stopped Tatum from putting together a strong year as a championship contender.
If Not Joel Embiid, Who Will Dethrone Him & Win the NBA’s MVP?
Joel Embiid is the reigning MVP and one of the heavy-betting favorites to win the award in back-to-back years. The big man is amid another career year, averaging 35.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists up to this point. However, the 76ers star has been battling injuries throughout the season, including his most recent injury against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, in which he tore his meniscus in his left knee.
