A new era has arrived! The latest MVP rankings are released. Zanduku missed the top ten, but Cunningham made a counterattack and entered the top five.

Not long ago, the NBA officially announced the latest MVP rankings. Once this list was released, many fans were filled with emotion, because all the players who entered the top ten were basically new generation players. However, Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Stephen Curry, who represented the glory of the past era, failed to enter the top ten. Even among these three, only Curry ranked eleventh, which made people lament the vicissitudes of time. Let us take a look at who the top five players on this list are and how they have performed so far!

Fifth place: Cade Cunningham

This season's statistics: 27.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 9.9 assists and 1.4 steals

Team: Detroit Pistons

Ranked fifth is the much-anticipated Cunningham. As the No. 1 pick in the 2021 class, Cunningham's personal performance and team record were somewhat disappointing in his first three seasons after entering the NBA due to injuries and problems with the team's lineup. But since last season, Cunningham has gradually realized his talent. This season, he averaged 27.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 9.9 assists and 1.4 steals per game. The data is quite luxurious, and what's even more remarkable is that under his leadership, the Pistons, who had been dormant for many years, also completed a counterattack and have now won a wave of consecutive victories, ranking first in the Eastern Conference.

In the last 8 games he has played, all of them have scored more than 20 points, including 5 games with 30+ points, and a top performance of 46 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. It is also through his own efforts that Cunningham has been recognized by Nike, which will soon launch his own brand signature shoes for him. If the Pistons can withstand the pressure and remain in the top three in the Eastern Conference this season, or rank first in the Eastern Conference, he is likely to launch an attack on the regular season MVP and the best first team at the same time.

Fourth place: Giannis Antetokounmpo

This season’s statistics: 31.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.2 blocks

Team: Milwaukee Bucks

Ranked fourth is Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks. With the loss of Damian Lillard and the team lacking a major core point, Giannis Antetokounmpo has turned on full strength mode. So far this season, he has scored 31.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.2 blocks, and his shooting percentage has remained at an astonishing 62.9%. Today's Antetokounmpo can be said to be at the peak of his physical fitness and personal skills. His lethality to the basket and fast break finishing ability are basically the best in the league. If opponents do not arrange double teams, they can basically only watch him score under the basket.

Not only that, Antetokounmpo also does his duty on the defensive end and gives full output in every game. Unfortunately, he accidentally encountered injuries. Antetokounmpo has missed some games recently, which has also led to his personal decline in the MVP ranking. Antetokounmpo, who has already won two regular season MVPs, faces the biggest problem now, which is that the team's record is quite average. Once he is missing, the team will simply not be able to resist the opponent. If the Bucks cannot bring in another top star, I am afraid that Antetokounmpo's peak will continue to be wasted. At this point, Antetokounmpo is probably unwilling and will most likely choose to leave.

Third place: Luka Doncic

This season's statistics: 34.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, 9 assists and 1.9 steals

Team: Los Angeles Lakers

Although Doncic has missed some games this season due to injuries, once he is able to play, he is the most unsolvable existence. So far, he is averaging 34.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, 9 assists and 1.9 steals per game, and his efficiency remains as efficient as ever. It has to be said that after successfully losing weight this summer, there has been a huge improvement for him.

Of course, what satisfies the fans the most is that his scoring is getting more and more explosive. He has scored more than 40 points in 4 games. This has successfully helped him rank first in the scoring list and has a good chance of winning the second scoring title of his career this season. Not only that, the Lakers have achieved fourth place in the Western Conference despite being without LeBron James for a long time. This is a very remarkable performance. As long as the current state is maintained and the Lakers' record can be improved into the top two in the Western Conference in the following schedule, then Doncic is likely to win the first regular season MVP of his career this season. This will be a new milestone for Doncic.

Second place: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

This season's data: 32 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.5 steals

Team: Oklahoma Homer Thunder

As the biggest winner last season, Alexander has continued his previous outstanding performance after entering this season, currently averaging 32 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game. It has to be said that, having already won the championship, Alexander performed very calmly on both the offensive and defensive ends. The number of fouls he had been criticized for in the past has decreased a lot this season.

Although he is only 27 years old, Alexander's playing style is already quite sophisticated, and his control of the game situation is basically second only to Nikola Jokic in the entire NBA. What's even more difficult is that, despite being studied and targeted by countless opponents, the Thunder's current record is still an impressive 15 wins and 1 loss. Looking at all the past defending champions, they are the most promising team to successfully defend the NBA title since the Warriors.. I also need to remind you that this is Alexander's data and record when second-leading player Jaylen Williams has not played in any game due to injuries, so he is very likely to win the MVP again this season.

First place: Nikola Jokic

This season's statistics: 29.1 points, 13.2 rebounds, 11.1 assists and 1.6 steals

Team: Denver Nuggets

The one who can overpower Jokic is the Nuggets' Jokic. This season, as the team's overall lineup has been improved, Jokic has shown the world his terrifying stability and influence. So far, he has averaged 29.1 points, 13.2 rebounds, 11.1 assists and 1.6 steals per game. He ranks 10th in the league in points, rebounds and assists. Especially now that he has topped the assists list, for a center, this is probably unprecedented and unprecedented performance.

Not only that, he has contributed 13 double-doubles and 9 triple-doubles in 14 games, which is also the first in the league. In the past, Westbrook's total triple-double record has been regarded as unattainable and difficult to break. Now it seems that as long as Jokic maintains this performance, considering that he is only 30 years old, he is likely to surpass Westbrook in the future and become the first triple-double king in the NBA. And while the data is impressive, the Nuggets' record has improved significantly and is currently ranked second in the Western Conference. Under this situation, Jokic is expected to win his fourth regular season MVP trophy.

Sixth-10th place: Victor Vunbanyama, Jaylen Johnson, Taylor Maxi, Alperon Shenking, Donovan Mitchell

11th-15th place: Stephen Curry, Jaylen Duren, Norman Powell, Julius Randle, Austin Reeves