When Will the NBA Announce the MVP?

We’re all eagerly awaiting the announcement of the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2020 season. Who will take home the coveted title?

The Case for Giannis

The NBA will announce the MVP on August 25th. Giannis has been the front runner for the award since the season was suspended in March. Other players that have been in the running are LeBron James, James Harden, and Kawhi Leonard. All three of these players have had great seasons, but Giannis has been the most consistent out of the bunch.

Regular season stats

Giannis Antetokounmpo is having an MVP-caliber season. The Greek Freak is averaging 29.6 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game while leading the Bucks to the best record in the NBA. He’s also shooting an impressive 54.7% from the field and 77.4% from the free throw line.

Post-season stats

This season, Giannis Antetokounmpo put up some of the best stats the NBA has seen in years. He averaged 27.7 points per game, 12.5 rebounds per game, and 5.9 assists per game. He was also named Defensive Player of the Year, making him the first player in history to win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season. His team, the Milwaukee Bucks, had the best record in the league, and Giannis himself was named an All-Star starter for the second year in a row.

So when will the NBA announce the MVP?

Giannis is widely expected to win the award, but there is no precise answer to this question. The NBA does not release an official schedule for when awards will be announced, and it is possible that they will wait until after the finals to make their decision. In recent years, however, the MVP has been announced relatively early on in the post-season – so we may not have long to wait.

The Case for LeBron

LeBron James is having one of the best seasons of his career and is in the running for MVP. He is averaging a triple double and is leading his team to the playoffs. The case for LeBron is strong and many people believe he should be the MVP.

Regular season stats

The National Basketball Association (NBA) announces the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the league every year. The regular season MVP has been awarded since 1956. As of 2019, there have been 60 different player recipients.

With the 2018-19 NBA season officially in the books, all that’s left to do is wait for the MVP announcement. The award will be announced on June 25, 2019, and there’s a chance that LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers could take home his fifth career MVP title.

Here’s a look at some of James’ regular season stats:
– He played in all 82 games for the Lakers, starting in each one.
– He averaged 27.4 points per game, 8.5 rebounds per game, and 8.3 assists per game.
– He shot 54.2 percent from the field and 34.5 percent from three-point range.
– He led the league in assists and was second in both points and minutes played per game.
– He was named an All-Star for the 16th time in his career and was also named First Team All-NBA for the 12th time.

Post-season stats

It’s that time of year again. The time when basketball fans around the country debate who deserves to be named the Most Valuable Player of the NBA regular season. And, as always, there are a few names in the mix. But this year, there is one name that seems to stand out above the rest: LeBron James.

Here’s a look at James’ post-season stats:

GP – Games Played
MPG – Minutes Per Game
PPG – Points Per Game
RPG – Rebounds Per Game
APG – Assists Per Game
SPG – Steals Per Game
BPG – Blocks Per Game
FG% – Field Goal Percentage
3P% – Three-Point Percentage
FT% – Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James GP MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG FG% 3P% FT%
82 37.8 27.5 8.6 9.1 1.2 0.8 54.2 34.5 73.9

The Case for Kawhi

It’s been over a month since the NBA season ended, and we’re still waiting on an announcement for the MVP. Kawhi Leonard had an incredible season, leading the Toronto Raptors to their first ever championship. He was also named Finals MVP. So, when will the NBA announce the MVP?

Regular season stats

By the numbers, Leonard is having one of the best seasons in recent memory. He is averaging 27.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals per game while shooting 49.6 percent from the field and 37.8 percent from three-point range. His 60.6 true shooting percentage is the highest mark of his career, and he ranks seventh in the league in win shares per 48 minutes (.242).

Post-season stats

In the 2019 NBA post-season, Leonard averaged 27.8 points on 49.6% shooting from the field, and 37.7% from three, to go with 7.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.8 steals in nine games. In the Finals, he led both teams in scoring (28.5 PPG) and steals (2.3 SPG), while also chipping in 7.9 RPG and 3.6 APG. His scoring average was the highest by any player in a Finals since Michael Jordan averaged 33 PPG in 1993, while his steal total was the most by any player since Scottie Pippen had eight in 1992

The Case for Harden

James Harden is having one of the best seasons in recent memory and is in the running for MVP. He is averaging over 30 points per game and has led the Houston Rockets to the best record in the NBA. There are a few other players in the running for MVP, but Harden is clearly the front-runner.

Regular season stats

In the 2017-2018 NBA season, James Harden led the league in scoring with 30.4 points per game. He also led the league in assists, averaging 8.8 per game. Harden’s assists total was the highest of any player in the past 20 years. In addition, he was second in the league in three-point shooting, connecting on 36.7% of his attempts.

Post-season stats

In the 2017-2018 NBA season, James Harden put up some of the best numbers in recent memory. He averaged 30.4 points per game, 8.8 assists, and 5.4 rebounds. He also shot 44.9% from the field and 36.7% from three-point range. All of this led to him being named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player.

However, some people have been critical of Harden’s post-season stats. In the playoffs, his numbers dropped to 22.9 points per game, 7.5 assists, and 4.8 rebounds. His shooting percentage also dipped to 42%.

Despite these lower numbers, Harden was still one of the best players in the playoffs. He led the Houston Rockets to the Western Conference Finals, where they lost to the Golden State Warriors in seven games.

So, when will the NBA announce Harden as the MVP? It’s hard to say for sure, but it could be as soon as next week’s awards show.

The Case for Anthony Davis

The 2020 NBA Most Valuable Player award is one of the most prestigious awards in all of professional basketball. The award is given to the player who is deemed to be the most valuable to his team during the regular season. This year, there is a clear frontrunner for the award: Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Regular season stats

The Case for Anthony Davis – (When Will the NBA Announce the MVP?)
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In 82 games this season, Davis averaged 25.9 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 2.3 blocks and 1.5 steals per game while shooting 50.8 percent from the field and 34.9 percent from three-point range. He also led the NBA in blocks and was third in steals.

Post-season stats

Since the All-Star break, Davis is averaging 27.7 points (on 53.8% shooting), 11.1 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 34 minutes per game. Among players who have appeared in at least 20 games since the break, only Russell Westbrook (29.6 PPG) is averaging more points than Davis. He’s also seventh in the league in rebounds per game and first in blocks per game over that span.

The Case for Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid is having an unbelievable season. He’s averaging 27.5 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. He’s also shooting 50.8 percent from the field and 41.8 percent from three-point range. The only player in the NBA who can match his production is LeBron James, and he’s been doing it for years.

Regular season stats

It is hard to overstate just how dominant Joel Embiid has been this season. He is averaging 29.9 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field and 36.7% from three-point range. He is the only player in the NBA averaging at least 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists per game, and he is doing it on exceptional efficiency. His true shooting percentage of 63.4% is sixth in the NBA among players who have played at least 30 games, and his effective field goal percentage of 53.7% is seventh.

Post-season stats

In the four games he played in the first round against the Washington Wizards, Embiid averaged 27.5 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.8 blocks in just under 33 minutes per game while shooting 56.9 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from three-point range. He was, quite simply, the best player on either team in that series.

In the second round against the Boston Celtics, Embiid was even better, averaging 29.5 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks in just under 34 minutes per game while shooting 49 percent from the field and 42.6 percent from three-point range. He was once again the best player on either team in that series.

The Case for Nikola Jokic

It’s been a historic season for Nikola Jokic, and many are wondering if he will be crowned MVP. Jokic is averaging a triple double, something that hasn’t been done since Oscar Robertson in 1962. Many people are saying that Jokic is the best player in the NBA, and that he deserves the MVP award.

Regular season stats

In 72 games this season, Jokic is averaging 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game while shooting 56.6 percent from the field, 39 percent from three-point range and 85.6 percent from the free-throw line. Those are truly outrageous numbers, and he’s doing it against defenses that are geared specifically to stop him.

Post-season stats

Since the All-Star break, Jokic is averaging 27.1 points, 11.1 rebounds, 8.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 56.4% from the field, 37.4% from three-point range and 85.2% from the free-throw line. He’s doing all of that while playing 34 minutes per game, which is down from his season average of 36 minutes per game.

The Case for Rudy Gobert

It’s been over a month since the NBA season was put on pause and it’s still unclear when (or if) it will resume. With that being said, it’s time to start thinking about who should take home this year’s MVP award. Many people are saying that it should be Giannis Antetokounmpo, but I think Rudy Gobert deserves it just as much.

Regular season stats

Rudy Gobert is having one of the best seasons of his career. The Utah Jazz center is averaging 15.1 points, 13.7 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game. He is also shooting 68.7% from the field, which is the second-best mark in the NBA. Gobert is a big reason why the Jazz have the best record in the Western Conference (52-20).

Gobert is not just a defensive player. He has improved his offensive game over the years and is now one of the best scoring centers in the league. He has developed a nice mid-range jump shot and is a good finisher around the basket. Gobert is also a very good passer for his position. He is averaging a career-high 2.1 assists per game this season.

The French big man has been named to the All-Star team for the first time in his career. He was also named Defensive Player of the Year last season (2017-18). Gobert is one of the favorites to win that award again this season.

So, why isn’t Gobert getting more MVP consideration? It seems like he should be in the conversation with Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Paul George.

Post-season stats

Since the All-Star break, Rudy Gobert has been the best player in the NBA. He’s averaging 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting an absurd 69% from the field. He’s also been a plus-minus monster, with the Jazz outscoring opponents by 12 points per 100 possessions when he’s on the court.

The Case for Chris Paul

With the regular season over and the playoffs in full swing, the conversation about who will be named this year’s MVP has begun in earnest. While there are a number of deserving candidates, there is one player who stands out above the rest: Chris Paul. Here’s a look at the case for Chris Paul as the 2017 NBA MVP.

Regular season stats

In the regular season, Paul averaged a career-high 19.8 points per game to go along with 10.7 assists and 2.2 steals. He shot 47 percent from the field and 37 percent from three-point range. He also led the Clippers to a franchise-record 57 wins.

Post-season stats

Chris Paul is averaging 21.1 points and 10.3 assists per game in the playoffs, up from his season averages of 17.8 points and 9.8 assists. He’s also shooting 50.5 percent from the field and 46 percent from three-point range in the playoffs, compared to 47.1 percent and 37 percent during the regular season.

The Case for Damian Lillard

It’s no secret that Damian Lillard has been putting up some ridiculous numbers this season. He’s averaging almost 30 points per game and has willed the Portland Trail Blazers to the fifth seed in the Western Conference. But what really separates Lillard from other MVP candidates like LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo is his leadership.

Regular season stats

During the regular season, Lillard averaged 28.8 points (sixth in the NBA), 7.5 assists (10th in the NBA) and 4.3 rebounds while shooting 45.7% from the field, 36.9% from three-point range and 92.2% from the free-throw line. He also averaged 1.0 steal (tied for 56th in the NBA) and 0.4 blocks (tied for 94th in the NBA) per game.

Post-season stats

As the regular season winds down and the NBA post-season approaches, the race for MVP is heating up. One of the leading contenders is Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard. Here’s a look at his case.

In the bubble, Lillard averaged a whopping 37.6 points, 9.6 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game while shooting 45.7% from three-point range. He led the Blazers to the playoffs, where they lost in the first round to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Still, Lillard’s individual stats were impressive enough to warrant MVP consideration. He finished second in the league in scoring behind only Houston Rockets guard James Harden and was in the top 10 in assists per game (9th), steals per game (2nd), and three-point percentage (4th).

What’s more, Lillard had several signature moments during the season that helped put him in MVP contention. In early January, he hit a game-winning buzzer-beater to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers. In February, he scored a career-high 59 points in a win over the Golden State Warriors. And in late August, he hit another game-winner, this time against the Memphis Grizzlies, to clinch a playoff spot for the Blazers.

Lillard’s strong individual stats and clutch performances make him a legitimate MVP candidate. But with so many other great players having excellent seasons (Harden, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo), it remains to be seen if he will ultimately win the award.