Stephen Curry says he should be MVP but “probably won’t get it”

Over the past two weeks, Stephen Curry has proven that he’s the NBA’s MVP, averaging over 40 points per game. It’s been an absolutely insane run that he’s been on, putting the Warriors back into playoff contention after the team had a stretch in which they lost seven of eight.

But, he doesn’t think he’ll get the award. He does have a point when considering that most MVPs come on teams that rank within the top five of their respective conference. That really shouldn’t matter when you’re this good though.

The Golden State Warriors are on the verge of making the play-in tournament, and it’s because of Stephen Curry, who should be the league’s MVP.

Curry made an appearance on the “Rex Chapman show,” and he went over his case for MVP.

“I got to be,” the two-time MVP said. “I probably won’t get it, but whatever.”

It’s saddening to hear that’s his thought process on the award, but at the same time, he’s not wrong.

Players like Joel Embiid who is on the Eastern Conference-leading Sixers and Nikola Jokic seem to be the favorites for now. Both big men have been playing at a high level, but Curry’s really elevated his game to that of a true MVP over the last few weeks.

Curry also recently overtook Bradley Beal as the league’s leading scorer which puts him in the lead for his second scoring championship, although he’ll have to continue to put in work to get there. Curry’s averaging over 31 points per game.

It’s crazy to think Curry’s worst night in the last few weeks was his 18-point, 7-assist performance last night against the Wizards.

Losses like that will certainly sting his MVP resume, but he’s just been drastically more important to their playoff-contending team than any single other players. After all, he missed a game and the Dubs lost by 53 points. That was the first game before this historic run he’s been on.

Stephen Curry is that good, and it’s a shame that he’s correct and probably won’t win MVP. Even he knows (obviously some bias) that the trophy should be his for the third time; then again, LeBron James and Michael Jordan were both outed several MVPs during their time in the league.

But, many of the panelists should see that combined with his efficiency performances as well. Although maybe slim, there is a chance for him to win MVP.