Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have turned the 2024-2 NBA MVP race into a dramatic showdown, with fans and analysts split on who deserves the league’s top honor. Jokić, the Denver Nuggets’ superstar, has delivered another historic season, averaging.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, and.2 assists per game—making him just the third player ever to average a triple-double over a season. He’s also the first in NBA history to rank in the top three for points, rebounds, assists, and steals in a single year, adding a 61-point triple-double to his growing list of legendary performances.
But Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) has made a compelling case of his own. While Jokić leads in most statistical categories, SGA edges him in points and blocks per game, and his leadership has propelled OKC to one of the league’s best records, a factor that could sway MVP voters.
Some analysts argue Jokić’s all-around dominance is unmatched, while others believe SGA’s impact on his team’s success gives him the edge as the regular season closes. The debate remains wide open, and the final verdict is anyone’s guess as the playoffs begin.
