NBA MVP Power Rankings: Top 5 leaders entering Week 7

#2 James Harden

There is no measurable ceiling on Harden's abilities as of now.

Recently against the Atlanta Hawks, James Harden became the only the third player after Klay Thompson and Kobe Bryant to have scored 60 points in three quarters in the past 25 seasons. Moreover, his 4th career 6-point game tied him with Michael Jordan for third most in the history of the NBA after Kobe Bryant and Wilt Chamberlain. This is what teammate Austin Rivers had to say about Harden.

"What he's doing has not been seen. My man had 60 and didn't play the fourth quarter. Name another player who could do that right now."

The Bearded Assassin has been conjuring all sorts of troubles for opponents in the league so far. Teams are throwing multiple bodies at him and trying various defensive schemes to contain him, but the man just doesn't seem to slow down.

With the Rockets having now won seven of their last ten matchups, Harden is averaging a career-best 38.9 points, along with 7.8 assists and 5.9 rebounds per contest.

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#1 Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis is shooting over 56% from the field this year.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's heroics have led the Milwaukee Bucks to an imposing ten-game winning streak, with their next matchup scheduled against the ailing New York Knicks. The Greek Freak is going from strength to strength with every passing game, dominating multiple defenders in the paint single-handedly.

He is currently averaging 30.9 points, 13.4 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game, all of which are career-best numbers. Not only has he blazed the trail for his team through the first 20 games of the season, the 25-year-old reigning MVP looks determined to keep Milwaukee at the top of the standings for as long as he can.

Giannis is second in the NBA in scoring while his rebounding numbers are only bested by three players.