Who Won The 2021 Nba Mvp?
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We take a look at the leading contenders for the 2021 NBA MVP award and make our predictions for who we think will take home the trophy.
Who is the 2021 NBA MVP?
The 2021 NBA MVP is Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. Jokic beat out Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers and Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors for the award.
What are the odds that the 2021 NBA MVP will be from the Los Angeles Lakers?
The Los Angeles Lakers are the favorite to win the 2021 NBA Championship, and they also have the best odds to produce the league MVP. LeBron James is the +275 favorite, followed by teammate Anthony Davis at +500. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has won the last two MVPs, is next at +600.
Who are the other contenders for the 2021 NBA MVP?
This year’s NBA MVP race is wide open, with a number of talented players putting up impressive numbers. The leading candidates for the award include Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers, and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors.
Jokic is having an outstanding season, averaging 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists per game. He’s also shooting an impressive 56% from the field and 41% from three-point range. Embiid is putting up similar numbers, averaging 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. He’s also shooting 50% from the field and 36% from three-point range.
Curry is averaged 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game while shooting 47% from the field and 43% from three-point range. He’s been red-hot lately, averaging 38 points per game over his last 10 games.
Other contenders for the award include James Harden of the Brooklyn Nets, Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers, and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. All three players are having outstanding seasons and could easily win the award if they maintain their high level of play.
