LeBron James may be the best player in the universe, but the MVP conversation is all about the future. After James won four Podoloffs in a five-year span, the past five trophies have been handed out to relative newcomers. This week, as part of The Ringer’s Star Track: The Next Generation series, our staff zeroes in on five players who haven’t won an MVP but very well could in 2018-19.
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October 4, 2018
Star Track: Kyrie Irving
The Celtics could warp to the top of the standings this season, but a deep crew may also limit their point guard’s chances at gaining traction in the MVP conversation
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October 3, 2018
Star Track: Kawhi Leonard
After an unceremonious end to his San Antonio career, one of the NBA’s elite two-way players gets to explore a strange new offense north of the border
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October 2, 2018
Star Track: Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Greek Freak keeps getting bigger and better. This season, can he take his game where no unicorn has gone before?
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October 1, 2018
Star Track: Anthony Davis
Is this the season the Pelicans’ browed wonder wins his first MVP award? We look at where Davis stands heading into his seventh NBA season, and what he can do to take his game to a new frontier.