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‘Luka Doncic Is Second’: JJ Redick Makes His NBA MVP Pick; Gives ‘Slightest Of Margin’ To THIS Nuggets’ Star
JJ Redick recently had his say on the NBA MVP selection on his podcast, revealing a tight race at the top of his list. Redick, known for his insightful basketball commentary, ultimately gave his nod.
Former NBA player and basketball analyst JJ Redick recently talked about his NBA MVP selection on his podcast, revealing a tight race at the top of his list. Redick, known for his insightful basketball commentary, ultimately gave his nod for the NBA Most Valuable Player award to Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic.
Appearing on the Old Man and Three podcast, Redick said, “MVP for me, again, it came down to 3 guys, it came down to Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Ultimately, I gave, by the slightest of margins, I gave my vote to Nikola Jokic for MVP.”
JJ Redick added, “Luka Doncic in second, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in third, I had Jayson Tatum in fourth in MVP, and Jalen Brunson, fifth in MVP. Giannis was the other guy I gave consideration to, just outside the top 5.”
Finding the decision challenging, Redick noted that the margins were extremely narrow as he placed Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic in the second position and Oklahoma City Thunder standout Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in third.
However, this ranking aligns closely with the consensus among many ballots, where Jokic's exceptional performance throughout the season earned him the top spot in Redick's view.
With Doncic showcasing remarkable skills alongside Jokic and Gilgeous-Alexander not far behind, Redick's MVP pick highlights the exceptional talent and performances that have graced the NBA courts in what has been a remarkable and competitive season.
JJ Redick Puts Jalen Brunson Over Giannis Antetokounmpo
J.J. Redick deliberated on his MVP voting decision, explaining his choice of Jalen Brunson over Giannis Antetokounmpo in the MVP race. Redick highlighted Brunson's impact on the New York Knicks, emphasizing how his contributions fueled the Knicks to clinch the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Redick said, "Jalen Brunson and Giannis, this is, I'm being serious, the fact that Jalen Brunson took the Knicks to the second seed was like the tipping point for me."
“Giannis had an incredible individual season; again, relative to expectations, I believe the Knicks outperformed those, particularly once Julius Randall was hurt. And the Milwaukee Bucks probably underperformed relative to expectations,” he added.
Redick's decision to place Brunson higher than Antetokounmpo in his MVP ballot stemmed from his evaluation criteria, which emphasized the impact of a player on their team's success rather than solely looking at individual statistics.
The fact that Brunson was instrumental in leading the Knicks to a higher seed in the East, coupled with his performance relative to expectations, played a crucial role in Redick's decision-making process during the MVP race.
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