NBA MVP Chase through Nov 2, 2019

The defending MVP, Giannis, has made the Top Five in crowded field for fifth place. To get a feel of where some of the big names are, I'm posting the top 20.

Remember, this list is based solely on minutes played plus +/- in victories.

1. Josh Richardson, 76ers, 5-0, 27 MVP points

2. Jayson Tatum, Celtics,, 4-1, 23

T3:

Fred VanVleet Raptors, 4-2, 22

Jamal Murray, Nuggets, 4-2, 22

T5

Giannis Antetokounpo, Bucks, 4-2 20

OG Anunoby, Raptors, 4-2,  20 

Devin Booker, Suns, 4-2, 20

DeMar DeRozan, Spurs,4-1, 20

Al Horford, 76ers, 5-0, 20

T10

Rudy Gobert, Jazz, 4-2, 19

Donovan Mitchell, Jazz, 4-2, 19

T12

Anthony Davis, Lakers, 4-1, 18

LeBron James, Lakers, 4-1, 18 

Kemba Walker, Celtics, 4-1, 18

T15

Patrick Beverly, Clippers, 4-2, 17

Andre Drummond, Pistons, 3-2 17 

Damian Lillard, Trailblazers, 3-2, 17

T18

Gary Harris, Nuggets, 4-2 16

Nikola Jokic, Nuggets, 4-2, 16

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers, 4-2, 16

Ben Simmons, 76ers, 5-0, 16

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