There has been intense debate about who will win the 2025 NBA MVP, as the listing reveals how many top performers there are. With all the rounds played and ballots in, let’s look at the top 10 MVP nominees of 2025 by considering impact, story and statistics, not just the votes.
Several elites stood out in the discussion about MVP, and it’s time to see where the award belongs this year.
| Rank | Player | Team | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Devin Booker | Phoenix Suns | 26.3 | 4.1 | 6.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 49.0 | 38.9 | 88.0 |
| 9 | Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers | 30.6 | 11.1 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 51.0 | 33.0 | 85.0 |
| 8 | Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks | 27.9 | 3.8 | 7.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 48.3 | 38.0 | 87.0 |
| 7 | Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves | 27.6 | 5.7 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 44.7 | 39.5 | 83.7 |
| 6 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | 28.2 | 4.3 | 6.5 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 47.0 | 41.8 | 91.5 |
| 5 | Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics | 27.6 | 8.1 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 47.2 | 37.5 | 85.0 |
| 4 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | 30.9 | 12.1 | 5.9 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 60.6 | 20.0 | 58.9 |
| 3 | Luka Dončić | Dallas Mavericks | 28.1 | 8.3 | 7.8 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 46.4 | 35.4 | 76.7 |
| 2 | Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets | 29.6 | 12.7 | 10.2 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 58.3 | 35.2 | 82.1 |
| 1 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder | 32.7 | 5.0 | 6.4 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 51.9 | 34.5 | 90.5 |
10. Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
His efficiency and consistency allowed Booker to be the Suns’ anchor, despite the rest of the team being mentioned more in the MVP race. Booker missed no games this season and stood out when things became chaotic at the end.
9. Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
Embiid was out for much of the year, but whenever he was healthy, he was just as strong as before. His unique mix of skills inside, from mid-range and on the rim kept the team afloat through a tough year. What’s the biggest issue? Availability. All the praise aside, Harden remains MVP level.
8. Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
NBC might feature Brunson’s big playoff moments, but he did great throughout the season as well. Thanks to his toughness, results-focused moves, shooting and cool temperament, he led the Knicks to a strong finish that they hadn’t seen in decades. Brunson is now connected to the beat of New York’s basketball.
7. Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
This season, Ant-Man jumped from promising superhero to being one of Marvel’s lead heroes. Stoudemire was a double threat, both protecting the perimeter and blowing up game highlights with his dunks. If Minnesota keeps growing, Edwards will keep being an MVP contender for years.
6. Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
As he turned 37, Curry amazed everyone with a remarkable season that recalled how much he still enjoys the game. Golden State stayed competitive because of Curry’s deep threes, clever talents outside the ball and his guiding hand. Even as Golden State didn’t earn a top seed, Curry’s greatness and late-season MVP excitement showed he is one of the NBA’s top stars.
5. Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
As the key player for the Celtics, Tatum created a dominant defence and a top offence, finishing with one of the top all-around profiles in the NBA. He saw his MVP rankings go up after several winning moments and impressive performances in brought-nose cases. Since he hasn’t been named MVP yet, his regular participation in best-of-five discussions shows that a trophy is likely on its way.
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
Giannis Antetokounmpo once more played like a hero by handling the paint and leading the team on both offence and defence. Giannis was able to single-handedly lift Milwaukee above all their problems with hard work and perseverance. There was strong support for Lebron’s MVP, but somehow voter exhaustion and a fall in his performance during the middle of the season kept him out of the winner’s seat.
3. Luka Dončić (Dallas Mavericks)
Luka made a lot of tank appearances on league scoreboards with his usual blend of making plays and scoring points. In the face of defensive comments, he guided Dallas to enter the playoffs and recorded many triple-doubles with more than 40 points. Even so, his MVP case lacked improvement since the team’s inconsistency and defence were not where they should be; however, he is without question the league’s most dominant offensive player.
2. Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets)
He missed out on the MVP award but is still the player teams can’t afford to do without. With him running the offence, the Nuggets seemed organised, and his efficiency numbers, including ranking first in both PER and offensive box plus-minus, suggest Jokic had another great season. Jokic is either an MVP or not, but he remains at the centre of Denver’s run toward a dynasty.
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
The success of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reached its pinnacle that season, when he beat Nikola Jokic to become NBA MVP. Thanks to his two-way skills, strong scores when it counts and leadership, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the leader of OKC’s improvement and made the Thunder a top-2 team. In one-on-one situations, James’s shooting game was perfect, and he was also fantastic at creating defence, making him an overall MVP type.
Some Final Predictions for MVPs by 2025
- Gilgeous-Alexander won, though only by a very narrow margin.
- The duo are continuing to make a mark in advanced numbers and with spectacular plays.
- Edwards, Brunson and SGA have now officially become part of the League.
- Embiid and Giannis saw their performance fall due to their injuries and the fatigue from fans casting many early votes.
As the NBA continues to develop, we are seeing a much broader range of positions, styles and backgrounds talked about for the MVP. What followed in 2025 could become a golden period for one-on-one competition.
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