
NBA fans saw MVP-worthy seasons from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić a year ago. The problem is, only one player can receive the honor each year.
Although Jokić wildly averaged a triple-double, Gilgeous-Alexander took home the first MVP award of his career after he led the NBA with 32.7 points per game for the league-best 68-14 Thunder. Both superstars had a strong case for MVP honors, but Gilgeous-Alexander's incredible season for the eventual NBA champions understandably won out.