The NBA's Most Valuable Player award is given to the best of the best. Putting up incredible individual numbers while leading a team to the top of the standings is no simple task. Last season, the top three candidates for this award were Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. It could have gone to any of the three.
Many expect this to remain the same next season. It went to Gilgeous-Alexander in large part due to the overall success that Oklahoma City saw in the regular season. He averaged 32.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.4 assists while leading the Thunder to a 68-14 record.