The NBA's MVP will be announced Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander, Wembanyama or Jokic the finalists
TL;DR
The NBA will announce its MVP on Sunday, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, and Nikola Jokic as finalists. The announcement coincides with Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Thunder and Spurs.
Key points
- NBA MVP will be announced on Sunday
- Finalists are Gilgeous-Alexander, Wembanyama, Jokic
- Announcement coincides with Game 1 of the Western Conference finals
- Gilgeous-Alexander is the reigning MVP
- Wembanyama could be the first French MVP
Awards so far this season
A breakdown of the awards already announced by the NBA this season: — Defensive Player of the Year: Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio. — Clutch Player of the Year: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City. — Sixth Man of the Year: Keldon Johnson, San Antonio. — Most Improved Player: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Atlanta. — Rookie of the Year: Cooper Flagg, Dallas. — Executive of the Year: Brad Stevens, Boston. — Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year: DeAndre Jordan, New Orleans. — Hustle Award: Moussa Diabaté, Charlotte. — Sportsmanship Award: Derrick White, Boston. The league's Coach of the Year award (San Antonio's Mitch Johnson, Detroit’s J.B. Bickerstaff, or Boston’s Joe Mazzulla) has yet to be announced, as have the All-NBA, All-Rookie and All-Defensive teams. \\\_ AP NBA:
Q&A
Who are the finalists for the NBA MVP award this season?
The finalists for the NBA MVP award this season are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, and Nikola Jokic.
When will the NBA MVP winner be announced?
The NBA MVP winner will be announced on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. EDT during Amazon Prime Video's pregame show.
What historical significance does this year's MVP race have?
This year's MVP race is significant as it marks the eighth consecutive season that a player born outside the U.S. could win the award.
