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Jokic vs SGA: The MVP Race Isn't As Close As You Think
The national media wants to make the 2026 NBA MVP race a debate — but is it actually one? SGA is having one of the most efficient scoring seasons we've ever seen from a guard, and the Thunder are the best team in the league. That case is real.
But Jokic is averaging a legitimate triple double — 27 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists — and is on pace to become the first player since Wilt Chamberlain to lead the league in both rebounds and assists. He's doing it with a depleted roster, lower usage, and a front office that's given him almost nothing to work with.
When Jokic sits, Denver's offense disappears. When SGA sits, OKC keeps winning. That gap tells you everything.
In this video I break down the on/off numbers, usage rates, and why the "best player on the best team" argument doesn't hold up when one guy is carrying a broken roster to a top-4 seed.
Drop your MVP vote in the comments.
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By Garbage TimeJokic vs SGA: The MVP Race Isn't As Close As You Think
The national media wants to make the 2026 NBA MVP race a debate — but is it actually one? SGA is having one of the most efficient scoring seasons we've ever seen from a guard, and the Thunder are the best team in the league. That case is real.
But Jokic is averaging a legitimate triple double — 27 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists — and is on pace to become the first player since Wilt Chamberlain to lead the league in both rebounds and assists. He's doing it with a depleted roster, lower usage, and a front office that's given him almost nothing to work with.
When Jokic sits, Denver's offense disappears. When SGA sits, OKC keeps winning. That gap tells you everything.
In this video I break down the on/off numbers, usage rates, and why the "best player on the best team" argument doesn't hold up when one guy is carrying a broken roster to a top-4 seed.
Drop your MVP vote in the comments.
🔔 Subscribe for NBA and NFL analysis from Dual Threat with Joe Schaad
Fanatics Affiliate Links
https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DualThreatNFL
https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DualThreatCollege
https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DualThreatNBA