Final NBA MVP (and ROY) straw poll: Here's who voters are picking to win
Why it matters: The poll offers a crucial pre-vote look at who 100 NBA insiders are picking for the league's top individual awards.
- Tim Bontemps polled 100 NBA insiders to gauge current sentiment for the MVP and Rookie of the Year awards.
- Victor Wembanyama's strong late-season performance is highlighted as a factor that could impact the MVP voting.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is noted as the established frontrunner, now facing a potential challenge from Wemby's recent play.
A recent straw poll of 100 NBA insiders reveals a tight MVP race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama, with Wemby's late-season surge potentially challenging SGA's frontrunner status. The poll, conducted by Tim Bontemps, also provides a snapshot of the leading candidates for Rookie of the Year.
