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SGA has had a phenomenal year and so has Jokic. So i think they could've made a case for either or.  Jokic is averaging a double double while shooting 58.3% from 3. If Shai would've averaged a double double in points and assistants he probably would've won because he's averaging almost 30 a game this year.

I think most people have the "winners fatigue" and wanted to see someone different. MVP award is obviously a regular season award, but looking at the numbers through for Joker & SGA through 8-9 games in the playoffs. 

Jokic- 27.5ppg
         14rpg 
         9.1apg
         splits of 55%FG, 90%FT, 28%3PT

SGA-  29.5ppg
         8rpg
         6apg 
         splits of 48%FG. 82%FT, 36%3PT

Obviously both very very valuable to their respective teams. SGA will definitely be in the conversations for years to come, along with Jokic, ANT, Luka.