NBA general managers revealed their MVP picks for the 2025-26 season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranked third after his Thunder title run, Luka Doncic came second as he begins his first full Lakers season, and Nikola Jokic dominated the poll with 67% of the votes. With Jokic leading the pack once again, the GMs agree: his basketball IQ and consistency make him the league’s ultimate standard of greatness heading into another season.
