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Which superstar is in the driver's seat for the MVP award? Tim Bontemps breaks down his latest straw poll update, plus major questions surrounding the candidates.

With just two months left in the NBA season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remains ahead of Nikola Jokic in the MVP rankings.

An NBA analyst recently made a strong statement regarding the MVP race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic.

“Jokic is mind-boggling how he can post better numbers than previous MVP seasons but there is a strong possibility that voter fatigue will finally catch up to him,” SuperBook head NBA oddsmaker Jeff Sherman told Only Players via text. “SGA holds a strong position as a healthy favorite, mainly due to the Thunder’s dominance in the West.”

Alexander, loyalty is law. It's the creed of the Thunder's face of the franchise, a starter in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game by an overwhelming vote.

How does this relate to the MVP conversation? Lost in the Dončić trade is how tremendous James has been before and since. Don’t take what you’re seeing from a 40-year-old for granted. This is not normal.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexader got a huge vote of confidence in his bid for NBA MVP this season from the Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. Edwards and Alexander are facing off in the last national TV game before the All-Star Break but Edwards had nothing but praise for SGA.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the clear MVP leader at -600 entering All-Star weekend, with strong stats despite contender Nikola Jokic's impressive performance.