Victor Wembanyama strengthens MVP case with 41-point game, gets high praise from Steve Kerr: ‘He’s brilliant’

Victor Wembanyama strengthens MVP case with 41-point game, gets high praise from Steve Kerr: ‘He’s brilliant’

With Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić within the midst of a dominant stretch, San Antonio Spurs huge man Victor Wembanyama determined to remind everyone that he — too — deserves sturdy MVP consideration. Wembanyama turned in an excellent performance in a 127-113 win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, scoring 41 factors and…

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NBA MVP race: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Dončić decline to campaign for award

NBA MVP race: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Dončić decline to campaign for award

Getty Images This week, reporters requested Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Dončić to make their respective circumstances for the Most Valuable Player award. Both MVP candidates declined to achieve this. “No, I’m good,” Gilgeous-Alexander said, laughing, after scoring 47 factors within the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s 114-110 extra time win in opposition to the Detroit Pistons on…

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Jared McCain, ‘blindsided’ by 76ers trade, thriving with Thunder: ‘They allow me to be myself’

Jared McCain, ‘blindsided’ by 76ers trade, thriving with Thunder: ‘They allow me to be myself’

NEW YORK — In the guests’ locker room at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Oklahoma City Thunder ahead Jalen Williams referred to as consideration to the large smile on Jared McCain’s face. “He’s so happy,” Williams stated. Williams addressed McCain immediately: “What are you so happy about?” “We won!” McCain stated. Oklahoma City had simply…

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