2024-25 NBA MVP Discussion Thread (Pt. 2)

[Exp0sed]

Jokic is now

2nd in ppg
3rd in rpg
2nd in apg
7th in spg

He's the only non-guard in the top 14 in spg.

I don't have the data, but I believe his total deflections are top 10. He had two or three big ones in the OT last night.

He also had an awesome deflection in the first half where his back was to the ball and he just guessed the right timing and angle and stopped a fast break

2nd in ppg, 3rd in rpg and 2nd in apg after almost half the season is insane

[RB34]

Now people are arguing Murray was good two seasons ago?

And SGA is playing with scrubs right?

[itsxtray]

Now people are arguing Murray was good two seasons ago?

And SGA is playing with scrubs right?

Murray wasn't good two seasons ago? Especially in the playoffs where it matters most? News to me.

[Infinite Llamas]

Yeah, let's just pretend the 20&23 playoffs didn't happen

Jokic stans love to pretend Murray didn't play like an all-star the year they won, it's absurd.

He wasn`t just an All Star, he was high All-NBA in the playoffs. The guy is crazy talented, he is also crazy **** stupid and lazy apparently, to start fading athletically in your mid 20`s is just pathetic work ethic, especially when you have the chance to play with a top 10 talent of all time +/- and boost your own legacy sooooooooo far beyond what it would be without Jokic. But hey, go **** some street hoes and use that money and be known as the bum that held Jokic back instead. What a fool.

Murray could have cemented his legacy as the Scottie Pippen to Jokic’ Jordan just by staying in shape for starters and rack up some championships. But it’s true that Murray is too lazy and stupid to figure out just how revered he could have been with just a little extra effort. It’s mind boggling to me how someone could sabotage their own legacy so badly.

[RB34]

Now people are arguing Murray was good two seasons ago?

And SGA is playing with scrubs right?

Murray wasn't good two seasons ago? Especially in the playoffs where it matters most? News to me.

No he was insane two seasons ago but it was two seasons ago.

[Exp0sed]

Now people are arguing Murray was good two seasons ago?

And SGA is playing with scrubs right?

Murray wasn't good two seasons ago? Especially in the playoffs where it matters most? News to me.

No he was insane two seasons ago but it was two seasons ago.

yeah, he had like 2/5 incredible playoff runs (champuionship season and bubble season) but he hasn't had a great rs yet, not even close.

[magee]

I get voter fatigue, and I know it's only one game, but man Shai has been doing this all season. Key defensive plays and being their go-to guy against the defending NBA Champs sealed it for me. Barring injury, not sure how anyone else would take it from him.

[MaliBrah]

Jokic stans love to pretend Murray didn't play like an all-star the year they won, it's absurd.

He wasn`t just an All Star, he was high All-NBA in the playoffs. The guy is crazy talented, he is also crazy **** stupid and lazy apparently, to start fading athletically in your mid 20`s is just pathetic work ethic, especially when you have the chance to play with a top 10 talent of all time +/- and boost your own legacy sooooooooo far beyond what it would be without Jokic. But hey, go **** some street hoes and use that money and be known as the bum that held Jokic back instead. What a fool.

Murray could have cemented his legacy as the Scottie Pippen to Jokic’ Jordan just by staying in shape for starters and rack up some championships. But it’s true that Murray is too lazy and stupid to figure out just how revered he could have been with just a little extra effort. It’s mind boggling to me how someone could sabotage their own legacy so badly.

you guys think it's easy to tear your ACL and have your calfs zapped by injuries , he's lost his burst

[Ssj16]

Well if it isn't apparent as yet, Tatum should be removed as an option for now unless there is a drastic turn around for the season.

[MoneyTalks41890]

Read on Twitter

[Doranku]

Jokic vs SGA. Nobody else is in the conversation.

[GrindCityHustle]

His eurostep and side step moves are really nice.

[AleksandarN]

Don’t we have a mvp thread

[Snake3]

He wasn`t just an All Star, he was high All-NBA in the playoffs. The guy is crazy talented, he is also crazy **** stupid and lazy apparently, to start fading athletically in your mid 20`s is just pathetic work ethic, especially when you have the chance to play with a top 10 talent of all time +/- and boost your own legacy sooooooooo far beyond what it would be without Jokic. But hey, go **** some street hoes and use that money and be known as the bum that held Jokic back instead. What a fool.

Murray could have cemented his legacy as the Scottie Pippen to Jokic’ Jordan just by staying in shape for starters and rack up some championships. But it’s true that Murray is too lazy and stupid to figure out just how revered he could have been with just a little extra effort. It’s mind boggling to me how someone could sabotage their own legacy so badly.

you guys think it's easy to tear your ACL and have your calfs zapped by injuries , he's lost his burst

Yeah, it's a shame man. I thought he was going to take leap and become all-star or an all-nba guard. But he injuries piled up. He may not have the best work ethic and he just can't get consistent play. Right now I believe he said earlier in the season that he was dealing with knee issues.

But when he plays like an all-nba guard, the Nuggets goes to another tier as a team.

[jdm_dc_fan]

We get it you’re tired of seeing joker win mvp. But it’s 100% clear joker is the MVP again and it’s 100% clear SGA is runner up. But you know what? NBA will give SGA the MVP anyway. It nuggets move yon to the 2 seed it’s 50:50 on the MVP.

[sikma42]

Jokic would legit win 75 games with team and waltz to the title.

It’s not even close. Jokic is just on a different level.


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[Rdude22]

Boston's entire team suited up to end the streak, and SGA proceeded to pack up Jayson Tatum with another MVP performance and lead his team to 15 wins in a row, and still without his 2nd best player.

Crazy run.

[canada_dry]

Another showing in why its been sga> tatum.

Also a reminder that hes the mvp. Not the best player. Its not a best player award. But the mvp nonetheless.

And doing it without chet.

His #2 optiom continues to struggle in big games and big moments...doesn't matter.



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[MrBigShot]

Jokic is the best player in the nba. He is every bit the prolific scorer SGA is, does it just as efficiently, but on top of that he's also a historically great playmaker.

But I think voter fatigue + team record will end up giving the edge to SGA, and if it does I wouldn't be mad about it at all.

[MaliBrah]

Murray could have cemented his legacy as the Scottie Pippen to Jokic’ Jordan just by staying in shape for starters and rack up some championships. But it’s true that Murray is too lazy and stupid to figure out just how revered he could have been with just a little extra effort. It’s mind boggling to me how someone could sabotage their own legacy so badly.

you guys think it's easy to tear your ACL and have your calfs zapped by injuries , he's lost his burst

Yeah, it's a shame man. I thought he was going to take leap and become all-star or an all-nba guard. But he injuries piled up. He may not have the best work ethic and he just can't get consistent play. Right now I believe he said earlier in the season that he was dealing with knee issues.

But when he plays like an all-nba guard, the Nuggets goes to another tier as a team.

The injuries have fried his lower body and his burst man. He used to dunk on guys easy lol. Then in the offseason how do you stay in top shape AND heal those injuries? it's easy for us to criticize from the couch .