In the ongoing MVP discussion, a fellow All-Star is now speaking out – and leaves no doubt as to who the award should go to this year. For him, it’s not just the statistics that count, but also a decisive success factor
After the clear defeat of his Indiana Pacers against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tyrese Haliburton was asked about the MVP race – and found clear words. For the 25-year-old playmaker, one thing is certain.
“I grew up in an era where the best player on the best team was always MVP,” Haliburton explained. “I think we’re moving away from that a little bit now – which is okay, because players like Jokic deserve the award, of course. But even if OKC didn’t have the best record, Shai would be MVP for me. With the best record, it’s an easy decision. “
Haliburton: Players don’t have a vote, but would probably vote for SGA
The guard also emphasized that his colleagues in the league probably feel the same way: “If you let the players vote, I’d bet he’d win.”
With an average of 32.9 points, 6.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game in 62 wins, Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder – and has thus become one of the clear favorites for the coveted award in the eyes of many.
