Voter fatigue is likely why Antetokounmpo won't finish higher on MVP ballots. After putting up monster numbers for Milwaukee once again, the only remaining question is whether Giannis can lead the Bucks deeper into the playoffs.

Embiid's elite two-way play is the main reason the 76ers finished as the East's top seed. If he hadn't missed significant time due to injury, the Cameroonian big man would likely be walking away with his first MVP trophy.

It's hard to imagine where the Warriors would be without Curry. The transcendent floor spacer averaged 38.4 points since the start of April, helping Golden State earn a 16-9 record over that span and a play-in tournament spot.

Jokic's stellar offensive output has helped the Nuggets play tremendous basketball in the wake of Jamal Murray's season-ending injury. While many of his peers have missed time, Joker has notably appeared in all 72 of Denver's games. Any way you look at it, he's the clear-cut MVP favorite.