It may only be a few weeks into the season, but a few MVP candidates are already emerging throughout the NBA. Through the first 12 games, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, and Kevin Durant have all had their names tossed into the ring thanks to their amazing skill set, high level of play, and the impact they make on the game.
But if you had to cut one of the stars mentioned above (between Curry, Doncic, Durant, and Giannis), who would you choose? This is the question fans found themselves pondering this week thanks to a Tweet that went viral online.
Cut 1 player. pic.twitter.com/UJYuHmJFrO
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) November 11, 2022
NBA Fans Debate On Which Superstar To Cut From Hypothetical Roster
While most would tell you that Giannis is probably the best player of the bunch (if we are going by today’s standards), fans couldn’t come to an agreement on which of the four to cut.
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The one with no titles or MVPs lol not even a scoring title .. why is this even a question .. it’s disrespectful to the players who actually won things
— SkiMa$k Haz (@Floyd_da3rd) November 11, 2022
KD. Has he proven that he can lead? Honestly? What has he shown, other than going to GS and winning, with an already great team?
— PSN || Tim Sullivan (@TimSullivanPSN) November 11, 2022
We haven't seen prime Luka (even if he's already a superstar he's only 23) so prime KD, Steph and Gianni
— μαύρος κάτης (@slim_bisbikis) November 11, 2022
Pretty easily Steph. If you say anyone else you haven’t hit puberty,
— 36 Days until OKC Basketball (@BalakayM95) November 11, 2022
It’s Luka Doncic
— 𝔹𝕠𝕝𝕨𝕣𝕝𝕕 (@BolWrld) November 11, 2022
I'm cutting Luka. Others defend better ..can play with and without the ball.
— Omérta (@tochukwu_tiz) November 11, 2022
stephen curry this is not a question
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) November 11, 2022
As you can see, these guys are just too good to eliminate from your team easily, and it kind of speaks to the state of the entire NBA right now. With league scoring averages up overall and so many scorers having the best offensive stretch of their careers, it seems like the NBA is more deep and talented than ever before.
As for the MVP award race this season, we all know who is leading the pack so far, and that’s Giannis. But Luka Doncic isn’t too far behind.
The race for the 2022-23 MVP is going to be a fierce one, with a league full of stars hungry to dethrone 2-time winner Nikola Jokic this season. From the early goings of the season, 2 strong contenders have already emerged for this season in Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo. NBA fans are having a tough time picking between the two as the frontrunner for this season’s award.
Luka Doncic is currently averaging 36 points, 8.4 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.9 steals for the 6-3 Dallas Mavericks. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.8 points, 12.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.4 blocks, and 1.1 steals for the 9-1 Milwaukee Bucks.
So, when it comes to talent in the NBA, you can take your pick. From KD, to Steph, to Luka, there is no shortage of box-office stars to watch this year.
As for which player stands above the rest, that’s for you to decide. With so many different players and so many different play styles, it was always impossible to come to a consensus on ranking the best of the best.
