NBA MVP Ladder: LeBron James Is Coming On Strong; Westbrook Still Leads

Nov 28, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 6, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) dribbles the ball past Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) during the second half at Air Canada Centre. The Kings won 96-91. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) dribbles the ball past Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) during the second half at Air Canada Centre. The Kings won 96-91. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Honorable Mentions:

Isaiah Thomas– Boston Celtics

Stats: 26.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 0.8 steals

Record: 10-7

Previous Ranking: 8th

DeMar DeRozan – Toronto Raptors

Stats: 29.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.4 steals

Record: 11-6

Previous Ranking: 7th

DeMarcus Cousins – Sacramento Kings

Stats: 28.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.1 blocks.

Record: 7-11

Previous Ranking: Honorable Mention

Damien Lillard – Portland Trailblazers

Stats: 28.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 0.8 steals

Record: 9-10

Previous Ranking: 5th