NBA SIMS LEAGUE MVP WATCH - Week 5
| PLAYER | TEAM | WHY | STATS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | PER 32.98 MVP 37.28 |  Eastern 9-12 | Based on team record alone, LeBron is the clear cut MVP. Washington, arguably the most complete team in the league, has been nearly unbeatable. Only having lost 1 game after 5 weeks of play. During week 5, LBJ managed to average 50ppg. Not bad for a 40 year old man. | 35.5 PTS 7.8 REB 7.5 AST 1.8 STL 2.3 BLK |
 | PER 22.80 MVP 27.80 |  Eastern 11-11 | Hornets have looked dominant when Ja has played. We saw how much Charlotte missed him last year, and the turnaround is largely due to Ja Morant. Guns are away, head is in the game, and the Hornets are reaping the benefits | 22.3 PTS 3.4 REB 7.3 AST 1.0 STL 1.2 BLK |
 | PER 25.25 MVP 30.05 |  Eastern 10-11 | Jimmy Butler has stated recently that he’s still in his prime. Looking at his NSL numbers, you could argue he’s at the tiptop of his prime. Averaging damn near 1 point per minute played, on a freakishly good 56% from the field. Butler is defying the odds at age 35. | 28.6 PTS 4.9 REB 7.4 AST 1.4 STL 0.9 BLK |
 | PER 22.50 MVP 28.80 |  Western 12-7 | The Beard is back to his usual antics. MVP caliber season, and leading an Utah team that has been crushed by injuries. A good underdog story in this MVP race. | 24.3 PTS 3.6 REB 6.6 AST 0.6 STL 0.6 BLK |
 | PER 32.39 MVP 39.59 |  Western 13-5 | It’s honestly incredible that a player that can’t really shoot the 3 ball that well is averaging 47ppg this season. But they don’t call Giannis the Greek Freak for no reason. What he is able to do defies logic. Adding to that, Giannis has also been one of the leagues best defenders. MVP’s often go to guys who can do it on both ends, and Giannis does just that. | 31.5 PTS 9.5 REB 8.3 AST 1.2 STL 1.7 BLK |
 | PER 23.41 MVP 31.51 |  Western 17-4 | Week 5 saw DeAaron Fox have shooting splits of 53/50/75. De’Aaron Fox should be MVP for his unmatched efficiency. His dominance and consistency make him a game changer every night. | 24.8 PTS 3.2 REB 8.2 AST 1.2 STL 0.5 BLK |
 | PER 27.35 MVP 35.45 | Western 17-4 | OKC has quietly reached contender status, which of course is funny given that Ant Edwards is the face of their franchise. A big personality putting up numbers that match his aura. Averaging 40ppg is one hell of a way to prove a point. | 29.4 PTS 3.8 REB 5.1 AST 0.6 STL 0.6 BLK |
 | PER 35.66 MVP 43.66 |  Eastern 16-4 | Like a few players in the race, KD has missed some time. But when he’s been active, he’s shown the ability to carry the Raptors. Durant has been incredibly efficient scoring the ball at 68% shooting from the field, and 44% from beyond the arc. | 38.6 PTS 5.9 REB 5.3 AST 1.2 STL 1.2 BLK |
 | PER 26.56 MVP 34.66 |  Eastern 17-4 | The thing about SGA is his numbers are a bit down from last year, and yet he’s still averaging 40ppg this season. Could voter fatigue sway SGA away from the top spot this year? | 30.6 PTS 3.5 REB 6.4 AST 0.9 STL 0.9 BLK |
 | PER MVP |  Eastern - | Another guy who does it all, scoring, rebounding, defense. Jayson Tatum is Mr Reliable. Week 5 saw Tatum average 25/7/5. Record doesn’t show it in week 5, but Tatum carried the team hard. | PTS REB AST STL BLK |