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With the NBA regular season almost ending, the teams are looking to confirm their playoff spots. Moreover, this stage of the league has brought out the best in all the players, given the level of competition. In one such instance, during the recent matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers, Giannis Antetokounmpo played like a true MVP frontrunner.

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He battled with fellow MVP candidate Joel Embiid throughout the game and eventually came up on top. Talking about the MVP award, former Chicago Bulls player Jay Williams has an interesting take. According to him, Giannis has a chance of taking the first spot in the MVP rankings because of the tough schedule he has to endure.

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Former NBA player talks about the MVP award and Giannis Antetokounmpo

One of the most prestigious awards in the history of the NBA is the MVP award. Whether it is Michael Jordan, LeBron James, or Kobe Bryant, they have all won this award. Moreover, this year’s race for the MVP award is heating up.

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Three players are in prime contention to win the award. They are Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Talking about the award and who is going to win it, Jay Williams has an interesting take. Williams said, “Right now, I have Jokic number 1 and after last night, Giannis 2 and Embiid 3. Here’s what’s gonna be interesting, Joel Embiid has an easier schedule down the stretch. But the Bucks play the Nets, they play Boston, they play Dallas, they play Chicago, they play Clippers, they play Cleveland.”

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He added, “All these teams in the Eastern Conference are a game and a half within each other. So the guys are going to play down the stretch, what a treat that is for us. So, I think Giannis has a chance to win this thing when it is all said and done.

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Can Giannis win the MVP award?

Regarded as one of the best players in the league, Giannis Antetokounmpo still has a fair chance of winning the MVP award. Currently, Embiid leads the race with Jokic and Giannis following him closely. (Source: NBA.com)

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The Milwaukee Bucks is one contender for the NBA title this season, which increases the chances of him winning the MVP award massively. Moreover, he averages an insane 29.9 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game this season. Currently, the Bucks are second in their conference and are on their way to winning the NBA title for consecutive seasons.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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