Over the last week, Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 48 points on the Pistons (and Cade Cunningham), then followed up with 31 (and eight assists vs. one turnover) on the Bucks (and Giannis Antetokounmpo). Both were victories and in those games against two players on the Kia MVP Ladder and he was the most important player on the floor.

Jokić: Nuggets are 44-26, fourth in the West. On pace for roughly 51-52 wins. SGA: Thunder are 57-12, first in the West. On pace for roughly 67-68 wins.

Kevin O'Connor and sports broadcaster Noah Eagle break down the comparisons between near-lock MVP favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and NBA legend Michael Jordan. This comparison might seem bold, but there are elements of SGA's game that echo MJ's style.