Nikola Jokic has taken over the top spot in the latest MVP Ladder, nudging past Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on November 14, 2025, thanks to a blistering all-around start that screams control and efficiency.

No one in the NBA has been better so far this season than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Nikola Jokic leads the league in rebounds and assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is pacing everyone in scoring. Still,