The NBA announced the 2022 NBA MVP Ladder, consisting of players with the best chances to win this year's Most Valuable Player Award.
Giannis Antetokounmpo tops the list, leading his Milwaukee Bucks to a 27-17 record and the fourth position in the Eastern Conference. The Greek Freak is averaging 28.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game.
Behind him, another European big man - Nikola Jokic. The reigning MVP is high-up on this by averaging 25.5 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per contest. He's leading the Jamal Murray-less Denver Nuggets to a 21-19 record.
French center Rudy Gobert finishes the list at the 10th position of the MVP Ladder. He is accumulating 15.5 points (70.6% 2PT, 70.9% FT), 15.1 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, and 1.1 assists. The Utah Jazz are 28-14 and sit at fourth in the Western Conference.
2022 NBA MVP Ladder:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Nikola Jokic
- Kevin Durant
- Joel Embiid
- DeMar DeRozan
- Stephen Curry
- Ja Morant
- Chris Paul
- LeBron James
- Rudy Gobert
