NBA 2017-18: 10 Early Regular Season MVP Candidates

#2 Kahwi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs

San Antonio Spurs v Memphis Grizzlies - Game Four

Arguably the best two-way player in the league, that’s MVP-level status already. with a contending franchise on his shoulders and a no-nonsense coach on the sidelines, the only way is up for Kawhi Leonard. He is capable of winning the regular season’s MVP and defensive player of the year simultaneously.

The Klaw makes his case in strings of strong performances against the best players in the league as opposed to sheer talk. His postseason experience and tenacity smooth out the challenges his team will face in the west.

Kahwi stepped up to challenge the Warriors in last season’s Western Conference finals before he got injured and was ruled out for the rest of the series. Leonard had already scored 26 points with eight rebounds in just 24 minutes of action before leaving in agony midway through the third quarter. This goes on to show how he is unfazed by strong opposition. He will quietly dominate the game as usual given their aging roster.