NBA MVP Power Rankings: Kings' Sabonis surges into top 5 after strong showing

Mar 7, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) dunks the
Mar 7, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) dunks the / Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
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4. Giannis Antetokounmpo

Last rank: 4

Since coming out of the All-Star break winning five games in a row, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have only managed to win three of the last six games. Giannis has played in five of those six games and has been a dominant figure in all five games played.

The one game that Antetokounmpo missed was a critical game against the LA Clippers. The Bucks managed to scratch out a victory against the highly-seeded Clippers, and it's even more impressive when you factor in that Antetokounmpo missed that game.

Since his one-game absence, Antetokounmpo has dominated despite only winning two games. One of their two wins came against the Clippers once again, where they played even better with their superstar.

Since Doc Rivers took over coaching duties in Milwaukee, the Bucks have struggled to find a true identity. After their recent struggles, fans have begun to worry about the state of the team, considering the playoffs are only a month away.

Antetokounmpo has already had a lot on his plate throughout this season, but if he wishes to win another MVP award, he will need to find a way to revive the Bucks season.

Milwaukee has been considered the only team that can compete against the top-seeded Boston Celtics, so it will be critical they find their identity in the coming weeks. The Bucks will have a chance to win two in a row on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns.