The NBA has announced the finalists for its major individual awards, spotlighting Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic and Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the MVP award. Jokic, a three-time MVP, aims for his fourth title in five seasons, showcasing impressive stats, including a triple-double average. Meanwhile, Gilgeous-Alexander led the league in scoring, guiding his team to a franchise-record 68 wins. Giannis Antetokounmpo completes the MVP trio, recognized for his consistent high-level performances in recent years, finishing in the MVP top four for seven seasons in a row.
Nikola Jokic, a three-time MVP winner, seeks to become the third player ever to win four MVPs in five years alongside LeBron James and Bill Russell.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who led the league in scoring, has helped lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a franchise-record 68 wins this season.
The MVP race narrows down to Jokic and Gilgeous-Alexander, with the former aiming for a historic fourth MVP while the latter chases his first.
Giannis Antetokounmpo remains a staple in MVP discussions, finishing in the top four for seven consecutive seasons with two MVP awards already to his name.
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