
On October 30, Beijing time, today the NBA officially released the first MVP list of the 2021-22 season, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way, and the young Morant ranked in the top 5 with his outstanding performance at the beginning of the season.
In this list, 2-time MVP Antetokounmpo is ranked first. As of yesterday, Antetokounmpo averaged 27.6 points, 11.6 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 2 blocks per game this season, shooting 52.2 percent from the field and 35.3 percent from three-point range. The Bucks started the season with 3 wins and 2 losses.
Curry came in second. As of yesterday, Curry averaged 30.4 points, 8 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game, shooting 42% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range. The Warriors started the season with 4 wins and 1 loss.
Durant came in third. As of yesterday, Durant averaged 29.8 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists per game, shooting 54.8% from the field and 36% from three-point range. The Nets started the season with 2 wins and 3 losses.
Morant is the dark horse on this list. As of yesterday, Morant averaged 30.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game, shooting 54.4 percent from the field and 40.6 percent from three-point range. Morant is now tied for number one in scoring with Curry. The Grizzlies started the season with 3 wins and 2 losses.
Last season MVP Jokic was fifth. As of yesterday, Jokic averaged 26.8 points, 13.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2 steals per game, shooting 67.7% from the field and 46.7% from three-point range. The Nuggets started the season with 2 wins and 2 losses.
Places 6 to 10 on this list are Rudy Gobert, Anthony Davis, Miles Bridges, Tatum and Trae Young.