Rookie of the Year: Who Will be the NBA’s MVP?

It’s that time of year again! The NBA season is in Full Swing and the race for Rookie of the Year is heating up. Who will be the NBA’s next big thing?

The case for Giannis Antetokounmpo

It’s hard to argue against Giannis Antetokounmpo as the MVP for the 2019-2020 Season The Greek Freak has been absolutely dominant, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to the best record in the NBA while averaging 29.6 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game He’s also been efficient, shooting 53.5% from the field and 30.6% from three-point range Oh, and he’s also one of the best defenders in the league, averaging 1.5 steals and 2.0 blocks per game. In other words, he’s been a complete monster on both ends of the court.

The other top candidates for MVP include Lebron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and James Harden of the Houston Rockets Both players are having phenomenal seasons, but Antetokounmpo has been slightly better overall. LeBron is averaging 25.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 10.6 assists per game while shooting 49.8% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range. Harden is putting up 34.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game while shooting 44.2% from the field and 35.2% from three-point range.

In terms of advanced stats, Antetokounmpo is leading the pack with a PER (Player Efficiency Rating) of 30.6; LeBron is second with a PER of 28 ,and Harden is third with a PER of 27 .9 . Additionally, Antetokounmpo is first in defensive rating (DRTG) among MVP candidates , while LeBron is second and Harden is sixth . Simply put, Antetokounmpo has been the most complete and most efficient player in the league this season , making him our pick for MVP .

The case for James Harden

Houston Rockets guard James Harden is having an MVP-caliber season. Through December 12, he ranks second in the NBA in scoring (30.7 ppg), first in assists (11.2 apg) and second in steals (2.2 spg). He’s also shooting a career-high 41.3 percent from three-point range.

The case for LeBron James

This year, there is no clear-cut favorite for the NBA MVP Award In years past, it has often been given to the best player on the best team, but this year is different. There are a Number of players who are having exceptional seasons and who could make a case for being MVP. Lebron James is one of those players.

LeBron James is having an incredible season. He is averaging 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists per game. He is also shooting 50% from the field and 35% from three-point range. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers has the best record in the NBA.

What separates Lebron James from other MVP candidates is his all-around game. He does everything well. He scores, he rebounds, he passes, he defends. He is the complete package. There are other players who may be better scorers or rebounders, but nobody does it all like Lebron James

For these reasons, Lebron James is a deserving candidate for MVP this season.

The case for Anthony Davis

In just his third season in the league, New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis has firmly established himself as one of the best players in the NBA. The 6-foot-10, 220-pound Davis is averaging career-highs in points (24.4), rebounds (10.2), blocks (2.9) and steals (1.5) while shooting an impressive 50.8 percent from the field and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line He’s also been remarkably durable, appearing in all but one of his team’s 57 games so far this season.

The case for Damian Lillard

There is no denying that Damian Lillard had an incredible season. He led the Portland Trail Blazers to the playoffs, averaging an impressive 25.8 points, 6.9 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game He was named Western Conference Player of the Month twice, and he was named an All-Star for the first time in his career. With all of this success, it’s no wonder that many are calling for Lillard to be named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player

There are a few things that make Lillard a strong candidate for MVP. First, he was incredibly consistent throughout the entire season. He only missed three games all year, and he averaged over 30 points per game in January and February. Second, his production was even more impressive when you consider that he played for a relatively small market team. The Trail Blazers don’t have the same kind of national appeal as teams like the Los Angeles Lakers or the Boston Celtics so it’s more difficult for players on those teams to stand out.

Lillard also has the support of some of his fellow players. Lebron James tweeted that Lillard deserved to be MVP, and Kyrie Irving said that Lillard was “the most Valuable Player in our league.” It’s clear that Damian Lillard has made a strong case for himself as MVP, and it will be interesting to see if he can win the award when voting comes around in April.

The case for Joel Embiid

In his fourth season, Joel Embiid is finally healthy and playing like the superstar the Philadelphia
76ers always thought he could be. Embiid is averaging 27.5 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 3 blocks
per game while shooting 49.8% from the field and 30.8% from three-point range. He is also a key part
of the Sixers’ defense, which is currently first in the NBA in defensive rating. Of the Sixers’ 23
wins, Embiid has played in 21 of them. Simply put, the Sixers are a much better team when Embiid is
on the court.

The case for Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs is my choice for NBA Most Valuable Player this season. The Spurs have the best record in the Western Conference and Leonard has been the best player on the team. He is averaging 25.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals per game. Kawhi is also a very good shooter, making 48 percent of his field goal attempts and 38 percent of his three-point attempts.

The case for Russell Westbrook

It’s been an incredible season for Russell Westbrook and many are calling him the MVP. Here’s a look at the case for Westbrook as the NBA’s MVP.

Westbrook is averaging a triple-double for the season, with 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists per game. He’s also averaging 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks per game. He’s doing all of this while shooting 47.4% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range.

In addition to his statistical dominance, Westbrook has also been extremely efficient this season. He ranks in the top five in the NBA in both offensive rating and defensive rating, meaning that he’s been one of the best players in the league at both ends of the court.

There’s no doubt that Westbrook has been an incredible force for the Oklahoma City Thunder this season. He’s been instrumental in their success, and they currently sit in third place in the Western Conference with a 47-22 record.

Whether or not you believe that Westbrook is the MVP of the NBA this season there’s no denying that he’s had an incredible year and has been one of the best players in the league.

The case for Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic is averaging a triple double this season. He is the first player in NBA history to do so. He is also leading the league in assists and is second in scoring.

The case for Paul George

Paul George has been on an absolute tear lately, and there is a case to be made that he deserves MVP consideration.

George is averaging 28.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 2.2 steals per game while shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 39.7 percent from three-point range. He is also playing some of the best defense of his career, averaging 1.8 blocks per game.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have the best record in the Western Conference and George has been the driving force behind their success. He is a legitimate two-way player who impact the game on both ends of the court, and he has been consistently great all season long

In a loaded Western Conference Paul George has emerged as one of the best players in the NBA, and he deserves to be in the MVP conversation.