Triple Threat: Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, and Antetokounmpo Vie for NBA MVP Crown in 2025
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named as finalists for the 2025 NBA Most Valuable Player award. Jokic, who previously won the award three times, continues to impress with a triple-double average, while Gilgeous-Alexander led the league in scoring and guided the Thunder to the best record. Antetokounmpo, a two-time former MVP, also showcased strong performances. The NBA will announce the winners of its major awards in the coming weeks.
Key Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the finalists for the 2025 NBA MVP award.
Nikola Jokic averaged a triple-double with 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the league in scoring with 32.7 points per game and helped the Thunder achieve the best record in the league.
Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 30.4 points and 11.9 rebounds per game for the Bucks.
Jokic could join LeBron James and Wilt Chamberlain as a four-time MVP winner.
The finalists for Rookie of the Year are Zaccharie Risacher, Stephon Castle, and Jaylen Wells.
This is the fourth consecutive year that the MVP finalists were born outside the United States.
