Victor Wembanyama Seizes No. 1 Spot in Kia MVP Race
The race for the 2025-26 NBA Most Valuable Player award has reached a fever pitch, with Victor Wembanyama officially claiming the top position on the Kia MVP Ladder Tracker: Week-by-week updates for 2025-26.
As of April 3, 2026, Wembanyama leads a highly competitive field, followed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in second and Nikola Jokić in third. Luka Dončić and Jaylen Brown round out the current top five, reflecting a significant shift in momentum as the regular season draws to a close.
Wembanyama’s ascent to the summit follows a season of intense volatility at the top. For a substantial stretch of the year, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominated the rankings, holding the No. 1 spot from Week 13 through Week 22. Prior to that, Nikola Jokić established himself as the early frontrunner, maintaining the top position from Week 4 through Week 12.
The evolution of the ladder highlights the diverse talent vying for the honor this year. While Wembanyama has surged late in the season, other players such as Cade Cunningham and Jalen Brunson have also made notable appearances in the top five throughout the campaign. The rankings, which first debuted in Week 3, provide a comprehensive look at the season’s narrative, including a scheduled break in Week 18 for the All-Star festivities.
With the standings now favoring Wembanyama, the final games of the season will determine if the rising star can maintain his lead over established contenders like Jokić and Gilgeous-Alexander to secure the league’s most prestigious individual honor.
