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Anthony Edwards Somehow Left Off Model's Top 10 MVP Candidates List
- Basketball Reference’s MVP model lists a top 10 contenders but omits Anthony Edwards.
- Edwards is among strong scorers, averaging 29.5 points per game and shooting well from the field and beyond.
- The article argues Edwards could be a top candidate over some listed players like Maxey, Durant, or Brown.
- Edwards’ clutch shooting and defense are cited as strong aspects of his MVP case.
- The piece notes Edwards’ lack of top-tier playmaking and team record as potential limits to MVP status.
- With 21 games left in the season, Edwards still has a chance to push for All-NBA first team.
- The author emphasizes the debate over whether Edwards is the No. 2 option on his team affecting MVP odds.
- The MVP list from BR includes Jokić, SGA, Cunningham, Dončić, and Wembanyama at the top.
- The piece notes concerns about Duren and Holmgren being on the list alongside guards.
- The article frames Edwards as having potential if he maintains scoring and efficiency.
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