Giannis, Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic Named NBA MVP Finalists

The NBA has announced the finalists for its major 2024-25 season awards, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Nikola Jokic named as the top three contenders for the MVP award. Jokic, also a finalist for the Clutch Player of the Year award, is joined in that category by Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards, both of whom excelled in high-pressure late-game situations. Edwards led the NBA in clutch points, while Brunson and Jokic posted higher efficiency and better team records in clutch games. The MVP race is considered particularly intense, with Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic viewed as frontrunners and Antetokounmpo expected to finish third. Voting for these awards is conducted by a panel of media members, and the winners will be revealed throughout the NBA Playoffs. The announcement also highlights the potential for players to receive multiple honors in a single season.