Draymond Green is one of the NBA’s biggest personalities. His performance this season has been stellar. The arrival of Jimmy Butler has given him balance. This balance has allowed him to shine defensively. He has become a key player for the Golden State Warriors. Off the court, Green continues to make waves. On his podcast, he analyzed the performances of Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. His comments on the NBA’s voting system caught attention and sparked conversation.
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green recently praised Nikola Jokic’s performance on NBA making a surprising analysis: “If Jokic was having this year statistically and all that, if he was having this year and never won MVP, he undoubtedly would be MVP, but because people have grown accustomed to him averaging those types of numbers, you kind of get a bump down from that,” stated Green.
Green also addressed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s performance, but also made strong criticism on NBA system voting for MVP award: “Now in saying that when you look who has won MVP over the years I think it’s also very hard to deny Shai, and that’s where I think the voting system becomes a problem because the reality is it’s so opinionated. There’s no criteria, there’s none of these things. The reality is if you had a small committee, they’d probably make them Co-MVP,” Green added.
The race for the 2025 NBA MVP is still wide open. The playoffs have not even started yet. Draymond Green’s proposal could solve many problems and debates. However, it may be too early to define it. Right now, everything feels very close. But the playoffs could change everything.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts to drive past Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Paycom Center on March 9, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite for many. However, if he does not perform well in the playoffs and Nikola Jokic does, the Nuggets star could win the award. The same applies in reverse.
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Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals the reason behind his impressive performance this season
While Shai is having an outstanding individual season, he has made it clear that he prioritizes being a team player: “The reason why I have my success is because of this team. It’s because of this group, and that’s all it’s really about. I always say it’s about winning, and when you win, everything falls into line,” stated Gilgeous-Alexander.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praised his team’s mentality. They are focused on one thing: winning. With 12 games remaining, their hunger for victories is as strong as ever. This mindset has fueled the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s exceptional season. They’ve already qualified for the NBA playoffs. The team is now one of the most consistent in the league.
