25-26 NBA MVP Ladder: As the calendar flips to January 6th, 2026, the 25–26 Finest Magazine NBA MVP Ladder is beginning to take real shape, with a compelling mix of familiar dominance and rising superstardom defining the race. Nikola Jokić remains the league’s ultimate constant, continuing to bend games to his will with unmatched efficiency and feel, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s steady brilliance has Oklahoma City firmly in the contender conversation. Jaylen Brown’s two-w
