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Close MVP Race
- The 2024-25 NBA MVP race is considered the closest since Dunc'd On began in 2015.
- Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the top contenders, with compelling arguments for both.
MVP Criteria
- Danny Leroux's MVP criterion is the player who most impacts winning throughout the season, including playing time.
- Nate Duncan prioritizes overall player skill as a tiebreaker in close MVP races.
On-Off and EPM
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's plus-minus heavily favors him, but his defensive EPM might be inflated.
- Jokic's on-off is positive, but less dramatic, raising questions about team construction's impact.