Past the halfway point of the NBA regular season and there are two clear MVP candidates in the Eastern Conference: Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo. They’re both amazing players and vital to the success of their respective teams, the Toronto Raptors, and Milwaukee Bucks.
However, who has the edge as the best player in the East? There can only be one. Let’s find out by breaking down their qualifications in three different categories.
Individual Impact
As you would expect, both Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo are putting up fantastic individual numbers this season.