The NBA announced the finalists for the seven major awards of the year, and the heaviest MVP was contested by three people

On the 21st, Beijing time, the NBA announced the finalists for the 7 major awards of the year, and the most valuable player part will be contested by the Nuggets "Jokic" Jokic, the Thunder "SGA" Kyrgyz Alexander and the Bucks "Brother Antetokounmpo".

MVP of the Year finalists

Jokic, who was named MVP of the Year in 2021, 2022 and 2024, is expected to join James and Bill Russell as the third player in history to win four MVPs in five years. Jokic has played in 70 games this season, averaging a triple-double of 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 10.2 assists per game.

Kyrgyz Alexander is also an MVP favorite, averaging 32.7 points per game and leading the Thunder to a league-best record with 68 wins in the regular season and the No. 1 seed in the West. Antetokounmpo has won two MVPs in his career and has averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game in 67 games this season.

The Defensive Player of the Year section is contested by Cavaliers Mobley, Warriors D. Green, and Hawks Daniels. In addition, Daniels was also shortlisted for the Best Progress Award and will compete with the Pistons Cunningham and the Clippers Zuback.

In terms of Rookie of the Year, it is contested by the Hawks Zachary Risachet, Spurs Stephen Castle, and Grizzlies Jaylen Wells.

The Best Sixth Man award was contested by Celtics Payton Pritchard, Cavaliers Ty Jerome, and Pistons Malik Beasley.

Among the finalists are Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson, Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and Rockets coach Udoka. The Key Player of the Year award is contested by Jokic, Knicks Bronson, and Timberwolves Edwards.