Giannis and Jokic Showing Why They Won Last 4 MVP's- Buckets Weekly MVP Ladder
Overview
After a month atop the weekly ladder, Jayson Tatum has conceded his number-one spot to Giannis Antetokounmpo. Tatum's Celtics are reeling, having lost three straight (two with Tatum) and are just four and six in their last ten. Giannis jumped several spots as the Bucks regained the top seed in the conference. He's coming off a 45-point masterpiece vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers and is the only player to average 30+ PPG, 10+ RPG, and 5+ APG.
Nikola Jokic continues to rise on the ladder reaching the top three for the first time all season! Jokic had a prime Wilt Chamberlain game this week with 40 points, 27 rebounds (including 20 in the first half), and ten assists! He's tied for first in triple-doubles, has the highest TS% among 20+ PPG scorers, and has the highest plus-minus. Nikola ranks 6th in RPG, ranks 3rd in APG, and his Nuggets are 1st in the West.
Stephen Curry has slipped to 7th due to injury and will continue to fall as he misses more time. Kevin Durant's slippage has nothing to do with his performance but is a testament to how great Giannis and Jokic have been. Zion also cracks the top ten again, bumping out Devin Booker.
Buckets Weekly MVP Ladder
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 31.6 PPG 11.2 RPG 5.1 APG 59.2 TS% +4.9 Net Rating (+2.4 without) 18-8 record
Jayson Tatum: 30.6 PPG 8.1 RPG 4.1 APG 61.3 TS% +9.7 Net Rating (-4.3 without) 21-9 record
Nikola Jokic: 24.7 PPG 11 RPG 9.2 APG 68.8 TS% +11.1 Net Rating (-14 without) 18-9 record
Kevin Durant: 30.1 PPG 6.6 RPG 5.3 APG 67.2 TS% +3.8 Net Rating (-1.2 without) 19-12 record
Joel Embiid: 32.5 PPG 9.9 RPG 4.7 APG 63.8 TS% +8.3 Net Rating (-1 without) 13-9 record
Luka Doncic: 32.2 PPG 8.3 RPG 8.7 APG 60.4 TS% +3.7 Net Rating (-2.7 without) 16-13 record
Stephen Curry: 30 PPG 6.6 RPG 6.8 APG 66.8 TS% +7 Net Rating (-8.9 without) 14-12 record
Donovan Mitchell: 29.5 PPG 3.8 RPG 4.5 APG 64.4 TS% +5.5 Net Rating (+6.6 without) 20-9 record
Ja Morant: 27 PPG 6.4 RPG 7.8 APG 54.9 TS% +7.9 Net Rating (-0.6 without) 17-8 record
Zion Williamson: 25.2 PPG 7.2 RPG 4.7 APG 64.6 TS% +9.5 Net Rating (+0.2 without) 13-6 record