The 2020-21 NBA season has been one of the most exciting and competitive in recent memory, and it is no surprise that the three finalists for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award are some of the league’s biggest stars. On Tuesday, the NBA announced that Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers, and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks are the three finalists for this year’s MVP award.
Nikola Jokic has been a force to be reckoned with all season long, leading the Nuggets to the third seed in the Western Conference. He is averaging 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game, making him one of the most versatile players in the league. He is also shooting an impressive 57.1% from the field and 38.8% from three-point range. Jokic is a true triple-double threat every night, and he has been a key factor in Denver’s success this season.
Joel Embiid has also had a stellar season for the 76ers, averaging 28.5 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. He is shooting an impressive 50.4% from the field and 38.1% from three-point range. Embiid has been a dominant force in the paint all season long, and his ability to stretch the floor with his outside shooting has been a huge asset for Philadelphia. He is also a great leader on and off the court, and his presence has been invaluable for the 76ers this season.
Finally, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been a dominant force for the Bucks all season long. He is averaging 28.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game while shooting an impressive 56.9% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. Antetokounmpo is a two-time MVP winner, and he is looking to become just the third player in NBA history to win three consecutive MVP awards. He has been a key factor in Milwaukee’s success this season, and he will be a tough competitor for this year’s award.
These three players have all had incredible seasons, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top as this year’s MVP. All three players have had a major impact on their respective teams this season, and they are all deserving of this prestigious award. It will be exciting to see who takes home the trophy when the winner is announced later this summer.
