NBA: Top 10 Early Season MVP Candidates

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5. Marc Gasol

Stats: 20.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists

Making the case: Arguably the best center in the NBA, Marc Gasol is playing at an elite level. His post moves, jump shots, passing, and defense is why he’s No. 5 on the list. The 22-8 Grizzlies are led by Gasol’s 20.2 points per game and are proving to be a championship contender.

He poses a matchup nightmare for most teams every night, and is going to be sought out by most teams once he becomes an unrestricted free agent after this season.

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