1. Kevin Durant- Durant and Lebron were neck and neck for this award just a few weeks ago. Durant's play heightened in the last month of the season and the Oklahoma City Thunder played great basketball, while Lebron and the Heat struggled to finish out the season. It is almost guaranteed that the Oklahoma City superstar will take home this award for his stellar play all year.
2. Lebron James- The Miami Heat small forward is still recognized as the best basketball player on the planet, but Durant stole the award this year with his leadership and consistent play. James finished the year averaging 27.1 PPG, 6.9 RPG, and 6.4 APG, which are incredible numbers that prove how dynamic and well-rounded a player he is. Lebron leads the Heat into the playoffs, where he is looking to win his third straight championship.
3. Blake Griffin- Blake has really turned the corner this year and cemented himself as a bona fide NBA superstar. He finishes the year with averages of 24.1 PPG and 9.5 RPG, which make him one of the best scorers and rebounds in the league.
(Blake Griffin has enjoyed a breakout year for the Clippers)
4. Joakim Noah- Noah's numbers haven't been overly impressive and his team has had to fight to gain respect as a legitimate contender. What makes Noah special is the value he brings to the Bulls. Without their center, the Chicago Bulls would most likely be one of the worst teams in the NBA. Noah's leadership, intensity, and defense are the reasons why he will get a few votes for MVP.
5. James Harden- Harden finishes the year averaging 25.4 PPG, 6.1 APG, and 4.7 RPG. Just like Blake Griffin, Harden has established himself among the NBA's elite with his impressive season. The duo of James Harden and Dwight Howard will look to take the Rockets deep in the playoffs.
(James Harden deserves a couple MVP votes after his breakout year)
Well, that rounds out the weekly NBA MVP update! See you guys next week.
-Kyle Berka
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