1. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
3. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
5. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
The Next Five: Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James.
SGA over Tatum is a bit silly.
Tatum has the best +/- in the NBA, and is on the best team in the NBA.
He’s gotta be higher than 5th, a lack of box score/utilization numbers shouldn’t be a detriment here. If the Celtics are the best team all year, he should make the final ballot and stay top 3.
That said, it should still be Jokic’s to lose with Jokic second.