There’s no doubt that Donovan Mitchell has been playing at an MVP level this season, averaging 25.2 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game. His efficiency has been impressive, and his offensive skillset is proving to be near unstoppable.
Already with three in his possession, Rudy Gobert is well on his way to winning another defensive player of the year award. Although there are many challengers, most notably Golden State’s Draymond Green, Gobert’s ability to control a game as a help defender is unprecedented.
But with all of that being said, a legitimate argument can be made for point guard Mike Conley as Utah’s most important player.