SAN ANTONIO — Host Jeff Garcia and San Antonio Sports Star’s James Pledger break down the fierce MVP race headlined by Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cade Cunningham, and San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama. The conversation weighs each star’s impact, games played, and how injuries and roster depth could tilt the outcome, with Cunningham emerging as a surprising favorite thanks to his transformation of the Detroit Pistons.
The hosts examine whether the Spurs’ recent 10-game win streak cements Wembanyama’s case, while questioning if San Antonio’s team depth might actually hurt his MVP odds. Key discussion points include tiebreaker scenarios with the Thunder and Pistons, player injury management, and whether the overall No. 1 seed is within reach. Fan questions highlight the Spurs’ tendency to play down to weaker opponents and San Antonio’s ability to close out tough games.