For the third time in four years, Nikola Jokic was named the NBA MVP. The big man is on a historic run with this award, similar to the one that LeBron James had over it during the mid-2000s. While Jokic continually produces absurd numbers, the talent pool in the NBA is arguably the best it's been, so there are plenty of worthy candidates that are worth a look heading into the 2024-25 season.
Player | Opening odds | ||||
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Nikola Jokic | +450 | +350 | +360 | +375 | +350 |
Luka Doncic | +500 | +370 | +350 | +400 | +360 |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | +900 | +600 | +550 | +420 | +500 |
Joel Embiid | +1000 | +600 | +650 | +550 | +600 |
Giannis Antetokounmpo | +700 | +650 | +750 | +650 | +600 |
Anthony Edwards | +1200 | +1200 | +1300 | +900 | +1200 |
Jalen Brunson | +2000 | +1800 | +1600 | +1600 | +2000 |
Jayson Tatum | +1100 | +1800 | +2800 | +2200 | +1800 |
Victor Wembanyama | +1600 | +2500 | +1800 | +1600 | +2200 |
Stephen Curry | +2000 | +5000 | +3800 | +4000 | +5000 |
*odds as of August 23, 2024
Season | Player | Team |
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2023–24 | Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets |
2022–23 | Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers |
2021–22 | Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets |
2020–21 | Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets |
2019–20 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks |
2018–19 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks |
2017–18 | James Harden | Houston Rockets |
2016–17 | Russell Westbrook | Oklahoma City Thunder |
2015–16 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors |
2014–15 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors |