SGA and Nikola Jokic are having 2 of the best seasons in NBA history, at the same time. SGA may be the more popular favorite to win MVP, but the Joker is quietly having a career season himself. Lets look at the numbers and see which player is leading in which area:
MVP Odds (BetMGM):
• SGA: -700
- Jokic: +425
SGA is the league-leader in scoring, and the Thunder have the best record in the West. However, Jokic is leading almost every other category, some by wide margins.
Jokic: 32.3 PER (2nd-highest in history)
SGA: 31.1 PER
SGA: 32.8 PTS (1st)
Jokic: 28.8 PTS (3rd)
Jokic: 12.8 REB (3rd)
SGA: 5.1 REB (74th)
Jokic: 10.4 AST (2nd)
SGA: 6.2 AST (15th)
SGA: 1.8 STL (2nd)
Jokic: 1.8 STL (2nd)
Jokic: 28 triple-doubles (1st)
SGA: 0
Who’s the actual MVP?
This last month of the season may decide it who wins it between Nikola Jokic and SGA.