Jokic overtakes Giannis and conquers the top of the NBA MVP Ladder / News - Basketnews.com

Credit: USA TODAY Sports Credit USA TODAY Sports

NBA announced the latest edition of weekly 2022 NBA MVP Ladder, consisting of players with the best chances to win this year's Most Valuable Player Award.

Free throws this season

78%16,7Points made:16,7Accuracy:77,7%Place in standings:12Record max:33Record min:5Most made FTs:Giannis AntetokounmpoTeamNBAStatisticsSchedule

Nikola Jokic tops the list, overtakingGiannis Antetokounmpo. In the last match, the Joker posted a 49-point triple-double, on top of that, providing a cross-court dime to Gordon's game-winner in OT thriller vs Clippers.

The Reigning MVP is leading the Jamal Murray-less Denver Nuggets to a 23-20 record with averages of 25.9 points, 13.9 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.3 steals.

"You tell me: if Nikola Jokic isn't the MVP, then who is?" Nuggets coach Michael Malone asked, after the amazing duel by Jokic. "That guy can beat you with his passing, his scoring, his rebounding. That last pass to Aaron not only wins the game but gives him his 10th assist on the night. Sometimes, you see a great player will his team to a win."

The Greek Freak is second, guiding his Milwaukee Bucks to a 28-19 record and the fourth position in the Eastern Conference. Giannis is registering 28.6 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game.

French centerRudy Gobert also took the step forward into 9th spot, surpassing the playing-legend LeBron James. He is accumulating 15.9 points (71.6% 2PT, 68.6% FT), 15 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, and 1.1 assists. The Utah Jazz are 29-16 and sit at fourth in the Western Conference.

2022 NBA MVP Ladder:

Nikola Jokic Giannis Antetokounmpo Joel Embiid Kevin Durant Chris Paul Stephen Curry DeMar DeRozan Ja Morant Rudy Gobert LeBron James Support BasketNews so we could make even better content.