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Washington Wizards: Early Forecasts for NBA MVP, Why John Wall Has a Shot

By Alishah Pearine

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 29: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards dunks the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers on March 29, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 29: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards dunks the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers on March 29, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. /
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WASHINGTON, DC –  FEBRUARY 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense against John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards on February 28, 2017 at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC –  FEBRUARY 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense against John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards on February 28, 2017 at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Why Westbrook won’t Win MVP 

With the additions of Carmelo Anthony, a career 19.5 Field Goal Attempts per game (FGA), and Paul George, a career 14 Field Goal Attempts, the opportunities for Westbrook won’t be there as much as they were last year.

He will have to share the ball and in the clutch, Both George and Anthony can create shots for themselves or others. Unless, Westbrook can pull off another triple-double season—which I don’t doubt—the chances of him winning this year are small. But the probabilities of winning a championship have increased significantly.

Why Curry won’t Win MVP 

This honestly has to do with the selfless team-first style of basketball Golden State plays, and the post-championship effect Kevin Durant will have in the league. Other than that, Stephen Curry has the all the skills, swagger and confidence to rake in his third MVP in four years. However, the team is absolutely loaded. While Coach Steve Kerr will make sure that the pursuit of another championship, rather than the MVP, is the main priority of the team.

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