"This year’s favorite, according to Sportsbook, is Gilgeous-Alexander -- the Canadian guard who won the league’s scoring title this season and led the Thunder to an NBA-best 68-14 record."
"Jokic had a historic season, becoming the first center to average a triple-double -- 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 10.2 assists per game."
The NBA will announce its Most Valuable Player on Wednesday, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo as the top contenders. Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite after leading the Thunder to a league-best record, while Jokic made history by averaging a triple-double. Interestingly, this marks the seventh consecutive MVP award to be won by an international player. The MVP is voted on by a global panel of 100 writers and broadcasters. Other notable NBA awards have already been announced, highlighting various player performances throughout the season.
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