Andrew Wiggins is a sleeper here.
Not a chance in hell.
Wiggins is the definition of overrated right now, and that Timberwolves team will be lucky to make the 8th seed out west.
It's sad that guys have to have their turn to win an MVP. LeBron is the MVP of the league every year whether he wins the award or not. In terms of elite players that have waited their Paul is probably first in line, but I don't see him having as strong of a year as Harden. I'll go with him.
Depends on how you look at it.
If you take it by it's literal meaning "most valuable player" then I don't think Lebron is the MVP. Not taking anything away from his greatness, but the Cavs would still be a strong team without him, long as Love and Irving are there.
In that regard I think Harden is more valuable because I think Houston would struggle to make the playoffs without him.
Curry is a fair call too, because without him I doubt the Warriors would be all that great.
LeMarcus Aldridge could be up there. The Spurs got knocked out a bit early last year and with Duncan/Parker/Ginobili all likely to decline, chances are they would have dropped off significantly this year. Adding Aldridge might be the move that puts them right back at the top of the West, and if so he deserves consideration.
If the Kings somehow make strides then you can bet Cousins will be up there, ditto Davis if the Pelicans make a big jump.
Don't sleep on Lillard either. With Aldridge gone, its going to be up to him to determine whether the Blazers stay competitive of sink to the bottom. There's an opportunity for him to make a Harden/Curry like explosion this season.
If the stars align and the Lakers somehow make the playoffs, then Kobe should be up there.
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