In the last 5 years Kendrick Perkins has never voted Jokic as MVP and has actively campaigned against Jokic Do some media people have too much influence on NBA awards

Zach Lowe on the Top 3 MVP candidates I think Shai start to finish this is his MVP I do think Wemby has a real case I think hes made it to 2nd on my ballot over Jokic who continues to have these games where its What are these turnovers that youre having Its crazy

Lakers head coach JJ Redick on why Luka Doncic is not more prominently featured in MVP discussions Because he complains to the refs I dont know

Nikola Jokic receives trophies from the NBA for leading the league in assists and rebounds

Nikola Jokic on what it takes to win NBA MVP I think you have to have a good group of guys who support you You need to have good chemistry and guys who trust you So to get the MVP I think you need to have a great group of guys with you

The NBA has a problem with what counts as an assist or not All of these shots were attributed as assists to Jokic but are they really when the other player is creating everything himself

MVP Voter Michael Wilbon says he would vote for Jaylen Brown for MVP if the season ended today Tony Kornheiser agrees with him