Impact of Damian Lillard on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MVP chances and potential rise of Jayson Tatum in the Eastern Conference
Key points:
- Damian Lillard's presence on the Milwaukee Bucks affects Giannis Antetokounmpo's chances of winning MVP
- Super teams tend not to produce MVP winners in recent years
- Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics could benefit from the Eastern Conference shuffling in the MVP race
Damian Lillard’s arrival in Milwaukee may make it difficult for Giannis Antetokounmpo to win his third MVP trophy. While Lillard will undoubtedly provide offensive support for Antetokounmpo, history shows that MVPs are less likely to be awarded to players on super teams. The last player to win MVP with an All-NBA teammate was Stephen Curry in 2016. Additionally, voters have increasingly favored players who do more with less, and Antetokounmpo’s success in his two MVP seasons came when he had less support. With Lillard’s presence, the credit for Milwaukee’s success may be shared, potentially benefiting other players like Tatum on the Boston Celtics. Ultimately, Antetokounmpo’s age, load management considerations, and the unpredictable nature of the regular season may also work against his MVP chances.
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