Do you realize we’re essentially one-half of the way through the NBA season? The Jazz played their 40th game this weekend, while other teams have already played game No. 41. So is there a better time than now to break down the MVP race? Let’s make some tough cuts before breaking it out into a top 3.
There are many who will have LeBron James in a semi-permanent top-3, due to his ongoing battle to be named the Greatest Player of All-Time. And that’s fine. But the truth is that at least three other players have played better this season.