NBA MVP Ladder: Russell Westbrook Is In Video Game Mode

May 10, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
May 10, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 3, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

7- DeMar DeRozan – Toronto Raptors

Stats: 35.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.0 blocks

Record: 3-0

DeMar DeRozan has seemingly brought his game up another notch this year. DeRozan is scoring 35 points per game (yes, insane) while shooting 53.8 percent from the field.

DeRozan has only attempted 4 three-point shots (clearly, the weakest part of his game) this season, meaning he is getting to the basket a lot. Which is exactly what the Raptors want DeRozan to do.

If DeRozan can stick to his strengths and not get caught up in taking outside jumpers, he and the Raptors have a bright year ahead of them.