02-28-2024, 08:27 AM
(This post was last modified: 02-28-2024, 08:28 AM by surfpuckmd.)
(02-27-2024, 09:40 PM)BolsDamols Wrote: What I think will be wasted will be Luka's MVP season - there is just no way he will win it if the Mavs stay in the play in range, no matter how gaudy his stats will be at the end. This might be his best chance to get the award.
And I find it hard to accept that someone like Shai might win an MVP first before Luka, after several seasons of Luka being within striking distance of the award, while this will be the first year Shai is in the MVP conversation. But ultimately OKC's record will get him the edge for MVP, if voter's fatigue with Jokic is real.
Will settle for the scoring title I guess.
You're underestimating Shai. He's an elite creator and finisher although Luka is a much better passer and distributor. However, Shai has become the best defensive guard in the NBA. He leads the league's in steals and deflections and now creates havoc on defense. His two-way impact is greater than Luka. He is 2nd in the NBA in EPM behind only Embiid who obviously can't win due to the games missed.
Also, he's led OKC to the 2nd-best record in the NBA.
Shai is a better all-around player than Luka this season and deserves to be the MVP.