The NBA 2022-23 season is coming off as a pleasant surprise for many, with many talked about stars finally exploding. Once, Rookie of the Year, Ja Morant is finally performing to his hype in the season. And when talking about Luka Doncic, he has been doing wonders for the Dallas Mavericks over the last three seasons and has been in contention for the MVP. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks could not have started the season better, with nine wins on the trot.
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Antetokounmpo and co. are with a record of 10-3 in their conference, but there?s another contender for the MVP, just above the Bucks. Fans have plenty to say about the player and are expecting plenty more out of him.
A new contender for MVP of 2022-23?
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks blew everyone away this season. They started with a nine-game-winning run and were on top of the table. But in recent weeks, one team has slightly edged past the Bucks, toppling them.?
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Yes! Boston Celtics with Jayson Tatum have played mind-blowing basketball recently. Notably, the Celtics are on a seven-game winning streak with Tatum outperforming everyone. Jayson Tatum averaged 31.9 PPG for the 2022-23 season. With the 24-year-old blowing up the scene in NBA, there cannot be a bigger green flag for the green jerseys. Given Tatum’s massive ongoing season, the NBA fans reacted to his chance of winning the MVP this year.
Let’s look at some of the reactions.
Tatum the most hated player in the league for no reason i swear
— bradyforde (@bradyforde1) November 15, 2022
https://twitter.com/OBJUniverse/status/1592604600020131840?s=20&t=BGgkbtZAht_2_dyoCuzMDw
This graph shows there are better players than himhttps://t.co/7QzZXV7Kta
— Cesc VR (@cesc_vr) November 16, 2022
About time! guys been hoping like crazy lately.. much deserved IMO hopefully he gets it
— Weapon💫 (@rWeapon_) November 15, 2022
As he should pic.twitter.com/nqltVFEGbq
— ExplicitKev☘️ (@Explicit_02) November 15, 2022
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The fans’ reactions were confusing for many, as the player?s exceptional performances couldn?t impress some. Some pointed that out by saying that he is hated for no good reason in the league. But all?s not that grim for the Celtics star, as some believed that he is finally getting the recognition he deserves.
Celtics 2022-23 season
With a seven-game winning streak, the Boston side is trampling opponents on their way to December. They?re not invincible though, as the Cavs and the Bulls gave them a tough time. And with the Bucks not shying away from their performances, it will be a tough battle on top.
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The Bucks and Celtics are not facing each other until Boxing Day this year, making it interesting to see how they fare in the league till then. Do you think Tatum stands a chance against Giannis and Morant to win the MVP this year?