Rockets ranked 7th! US media updated the MVP list TOP10: Doncic ranked 5th and Jokic topped the list

Rockets Shen Jing ranked 7th! The US media "BR" has updated the top 10 MVP list, with Lakers Doncic ranked fifth and Jokic at the top of the list.

First place: Jokic

After winning three MVPs in five years, Jokic finally waited for the Nuggets to fully strengthen during the offseason. Coupled with the good health of core players such as Murray and Gordon, it seems that Jokic, who has a comprehensive improvement in his side, should not be the top candidate for MVP again.

But this white big man from Serbia has once again refreshed people's understanding of him with his average of 30+ triple-doubles per game since the beginning of the season, as well as the Nuggets' 23.1 points more per 100 possessions since his debut and his real efficiency that is about to break the historical record.

The Nuggets are also making rapid progress under his leadership, closely chasing the Thunder to rank second in the Western Conference. Regardless of record, staffing and game content, the Nuggets are the only team this season that can truly challenge the defending champion Thunder so far.

Second place: Alexander

After winning the MVP, FMVP, first team, and championship in the 24-25 season, Alexander further transformed after experiencing the baptism of the finals, growing from a stable 30+ scorer to a stable 30+ scorer in three quarters.

Since the beginning of the season, Alexander's 59.7% two-point shooting rate and 38.8% three-point shooting rate have both exceeded last season, so he once firmly occupied the MVP list.

The reason why Jokic overtakes him in this ranking is mainly because the Thunder are too competitive. Whether it is offense or defense, this Thunder team with a terrifying lineup is at the top of the league. As a result, Alexander can easily win without frequently playing exaggerated statistics. Coupled with aesthetic fatigue, it is not easy for Alexander to win consecutive MVPs.

Third place: Antetokounmpo

Since the beginning of the season, Antetokounmpo has further improved his offensive and defensive dominance, averaging 31.2 points and 6.8 assists per game, both career highs. 73% of his shots came from the penalty area, which allowed Antetokounmpo to post a career-high 63% shooting rate.

But like the past few seasons, the competition for MVP this season is still very likely to be a duo of Jokic and Alexander, with Antetokounmpo once again accompanying him as the third player.

Even after Lillard left the team, the one-man situation forced Antetokounmpo to be more versatile and efficient, but the Bucks' weak lineup configuration and limited competitiveness also prevented Antetokounmpo from ensuring a record enough to compete for MVP, not to mention that he suffered from a groin injury and is expected to miss 1-2 weeks.

Fourth place: Wenban Yama

After solving the problem of blood clots and undergoing training in the Shaolin Temple, the new version of Wenban Yama once performed phenomenally in several consecutive games at the beginning of the season.

Even though his status has fluctuated after encountering targeted double-teams, since the beginning of the season, he has still averaged 26.2 points and 4 assists on the offensive end per game, with a true shooting percentage of 60.9%. All statistics have reached career highs, and his net efficiency when he is on the court is +9.4.

The defensive end is a complete DPOY level. When he is on the court, the Spurs' points allowed per 100 possessions rank in the league at 93%, but when he is not on the court, this data quickly drops to 23%. At the same time, when he is on the court, the proportion of opponents attacking the basket will plummet by 11.4%, which is second only to Gobert. The only thing that hinders Wenban's pursuit of MVP is the injury problem. He is expected to take several weeks to return from a calf injury.

Fifth place: Doncic

After losing weight, Doncic continued to provide high-scoring offensive performances at the beginning of the season. The Lakers also made great progress and won consecutive victories, which greatly helped Doncic to get involved in the MVP momentum.

The reason why he ranks fifth on the list is that Doncic's personal offensive efficiency needs to be improved, especially outside shooting. On the other hand, after James returns, the Lakers face the challenge of ball distribution and role reconstruction.

The remaining rankings are as follows

6-10: Cunningham, Shen Jing, Mitchell, Maxey, Barnes

It is not difficult to find from this series of names that while the older generation stars such as Zanduku are aging, the new generation of NBA players are gradually taking over the league.

Whether it is Cunningham and Barnes, the leaders of the Pistons and Raptors, the two dark horses in the East, or Shen Jing, the inside core of the Rockets in the West, they have successively delivered impressive performances since the beginning of the season.

Their team has also completely broken away from the ranks of weaklings. They have delivered a brilliant record in their division and are becoming real competitors, even the favorites for the championship.