After a slow start, the Indiana Pacers have taken a mighty step in the right direction with Tyrese Haliburton leading the charge. Averaging 18 and 8.5 assists, his numbers do not do justice to his production on the court, as he once again leads an electric Indiana Pacers offense with his elite playmaking.
The newest member of the San Antonio Spurs has been having an incredible season, averaging 25, 5, and 6. Electric inside the 3-point arc, De'Aaron Fox needs to find his stroke again from distance to take that next step in his evolution.
What a remarkable turnaround a season can bring. Last year, the Detroit Pistons posted the longest losing streak in NBA history. This year, they're in the playoffs on the back of a finally healthy season from Cade Cunningham, who with 25, 5, and 6, has been the focal point of the entire team on both ends of the court.
Responsible for the electric start to the Cleveland Cavaliers season, Darius Garland has found his form from his first All-Star campaign alongside Donovan Mitchell. Playing a free style brand of basketball, he's cruised his way to 21 and 7 on close to 43% from distance.
His numbers make it impossible to rank Trae Young any lower as he's once again averaging 24 and 11, while being the fulcrum of the entire Atlanta Hawks offense.
The only New York Knick in history to potentially average over 25 & 7 while shooting over 39% from distance and under 2.5 turnovers, Jalen Brunson has been the center of basketball in New York and he's responded handsomely, posting the best season of his career.
Injuries have plagued him all season but Ja Morant has been nothing short of electric when he's been on the court, helping the Memphis Grizzlies to homecourt advantage in the playoffs, while averaging 20 and 7.
He's finally experiencing a fall off in his numbers, but Stephen Curry still remains one of one. Alongside new teammate Jimmy Butler, he appears to be re-energized and might improve his numbers from the 23, 4, and 6 he's already averaging.
Injuries have pushed him down the ladder, but we all know what Luka Doncic represents. And now as a Los Angeles Laker, he has a chance to truly cement himself as the next face of the league.
The leading candidate in the MVP race, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has powered the Oklahoma City Thunder to the best record in a loaded Western Conference, while leading the league with 32.5 points, on top of 5 rebounds and 6 assists a night.
