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 27, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) brings the ball up court against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) brings the ball up court against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

6– Chris Paul – Los Angeles Clippers

Stats: 17.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 2.8 steals

Record: 14-5

Previous Ranking: N/A

Chris Paul has made a remarkable jump in the MVP ladder. As he is one of the most fearless leaders in the NBA, Paul is making his presence known when it comes to MVP talks.

The Clippers are currently on a three game skid, however before that they went on an 11-1 spurt. While Paul may not put up the most eye-popping stat lines, he gets the job done in crunch time just as good as anyone.

With fellow teammate Blake Griffin also in the MVP race, the Clippers are out to prove they can contend with anyone in the league.