NBA MVP: The NBA has revealed finalists for the 2025 Most Valuable Player Award. The three global superstars who dominate the league this season are three global superstars Shay Gilgaus Alexander (Canada), Nikola Jokic (Serbia) and Giannis Antetocomo (Greece).
Shy Gilgaus Alexander: League’s top scorer
Oklahoma City Thunderguard Shy Gilgauss Alexander took his game to another level in 2025. Averaging 32.7 points per game, he shot an impressive 52% off the field, leading the Thunder to his NBA-leading 68 wins.
Not only did Oklahoma City surpass the rankings, but also set a league record for scoring margins, showing how dominant Gilgauss Alexander and his team are. After finishing second in the MVP poll last year, the SGA is now considered Frontrunner by many to ultimately claim the award.
Nikola Jokic: Triple Double Machine Clashes Again
Already three MVPs (2021, 2022, 2024), Nikola Djokic has returned to mixing with another historic season. The Denver Nuggets star averaged a triple double.
- 29.6 points
- 12.7 rebounds
- 10.2 Assist
This joins Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook to average a full season triple double to mark Jokic as the third player in NBA history. If he wins, Jokic will become a four-time MVP and joins the likes of LeBron James and Wilt Chamberlain in the Record Book.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Still dominant, still dangerous
Two MVPs since 2019 and 2020, Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to be one of the league’s most unstoppable forces. He has raised another elite statistics line this season. 30.4 points and Rebounds per game: 11.9 For the Milwaukee Bucks.
While many believe that the MVP race is primarily between Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic, Giannis’ all-purpose influence and leadership still makes him a serious contender.
Global Games: All MVP finalists were born overseas
This is Four years in a row All three MVP finalists have been born outside the US, highlighting the increased NBA global reach. James Harden is back as the last American-born MVP 2018. Since then, international stars have become the main face of the league.
What’s next?
The NBA will reveal MVP winners and other major regular season awards in the coming weeks. These include Rookie of the Year, with finalists.
- Zaccharie Risacher (Atlanta Hawks)
- Stefon Castle (San Antonio Spurs)
- Jaylen Wells (Memphis Grizzlies)
Risacher, the No. 1 pick in last year’s draft, aims to follow in the footsteps of his fellow Frenchman Victor Wembanyama, who won the award last year.
Final Thoughts
This year’s MVP race is one of the tightest races in recent memory. Jokic has numbers. Gilgeous-Alexander has victory. Giannis is consistent. No matter who brings the trophy home, there’s one thing for sure. The future of the NBA remains global.
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