Kia MVP Ladder: Jaylen Brown's surge bolsters his MVP case
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Key Points:
- Jaylen Brown has surged to No. 3 on the NBA MVP ladder due to his outstanding two-way play, scoring prowess, and leadership in the absence of Jayson Tatum, marking a career-best season and a strong MVP case.
- Brown's recent performances, including a 50-point game against the Clippers, have elevated his status, though turnovers and strength of schedule remain concerns for his MVP candidacy.
- Nikola Jokić remains the No. 1 MVP candidate despite injury, leading the league in triple-doubles and maintaining dominant overall performance when healthy.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander holds the No. 2 spot with efficient scoring and playmaking, though his team's recent struggles may impact his MVP
