Top 5 Candidates For NBA MVP: Is LeBron James Still The Favorite?

Nov 20, 2013; New York, NY, USA; Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George (24) controls the ball against New York Knicks shooting guard Iman Shumpert (21) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

4. Paul George 

Paul George is getting the full Derrick Rose treatment here. He has leapt onto the scene and has already locked up the New Super Star of the Year award.

The 23-year-old small forward is averaging 24.4 points per game with 6.8 rebounds. He has solidified himself as the alpha dog on what many are calling the best team in the NBA. Therefore, he also wins the Best Player on the Best Team award. He is a terrific defensive player and, because of his size and athleticism, is one of the few players who can matchup with James for an entire game. George is a player on the rise, and we haven’t seen his ceiling yet.

That said, would you really vote for him over the next three guys? Maybe not now, but who knows by the time the season is over.