Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama
December 2025
With the Knicks and Spurs set to meet in the Emirates NBA Cup final, Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama have emerged as the leading contenders for the competition’s inaugural MVP award, with one decisive performance likely to secure both the Cup and individual honours. The latest Cup MVP ladder highlights Brunson’s ruthless efficiency and string of high-scoring displays, plus Wembanyama’s game-changing impact off the bench on his return from injury, noting that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the only top candidate already eliminated before Tuesday’s showcase in Las Vegas.