NBA MVP Race 2019-20: February Power Rankings

#4 Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi has been successful in preserving his body so far

Having missed 13 games due to load management, Kawhi Leonard has been playing at a high level whenever available. The 28-year-old reigning Finals MVP is scoring at a career-high rate of 27.1 points per game while making almost 90% of his free-throws.

Playing over 32 minutes per contest, the Klaw is also posting impressive numbers in 7.5 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.9 steals per game for his team. The Clippers are a solid third seed (37-16) in the West, and much of the credit goes to Leonard's contributions on both ends of the floor.

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#3 Luka Doncic

Doncic is a high-value All-Star starter in just his second year

Luka Doncic's rise from being to the 'Rookie of the Year' to an MVP candidate this year has been quick and expected. The level of talent he carried out of Europe showcased immense potential for the coming years, but the way his greatness has unfolded is simply awe-inspiring.

The 20-year-old Slovenian phenom is leading the Dallas Mavericks franchise into a new and promising era single-handedly. His near-triple-double averages of 28.8 points, 9.5 points and 8.7 assists per game has been a testament of his sky-high ceiling and a Hall of Fame career that awaits.

The Dallas Mavericks are en route an easy playoff berth, and hopeful of making a deep run, given their depth and exciting talent.