The drama and suspense surrounding the Kia Race to the MVP is split into halves, much like society: the upper class and the working class.

There’s Nikola Jokić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Dončić — the front-runners in a tight race, the heavy favorites so far, the unbreakable trio, the Park Avenue players. Unless there’s an unexpected development between now and April, the Kia MVP will be awarded to one of the three.

Then, the other mystery: who are the players rounding out the top five on the MVP Ladder? It’s an ongoing conversation and has been since the second week of the season. And it’s heightened now because of injuries that are costing a pair of otherwise well-deserving candidates.

What are we to do with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama on this weekly Ladder?

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