The second phase of the CBA competition is in full swing and has reached the 11th round. Although the schedule is still long, based on previous matches, MVP candidates have already emerged, with a total of six players competing for the title of Most Valuable Player of the regular season. Including but not limited to Hu Mingxuan and Zhang Zhenlin, Abdul Salamu's hopes have been greatly increased, while Hu Jinqiu is in second place. The rules for this season remain largely unchanged, with players on teams in the top 12 in terms of contribution points, and 34 appearances, with the six most promising candidates for MVP listed below. At the top of the list is Abdul Salamu, who has been in excellent form this season, recovering well from injuries, and is the top scorer for the Xinjiang team, with a rebounding performance that is among the best among local players, both offensively and defensively. Zhu Fangyu has said that Salamu has the ability to be selected to the All-Defensive Team. With the addition of Wu Guanxi, Jones and Zhao Rui, the internal and external strength of the Xinjiang team has been strengthened, and the record is among the best. He has won the Most Improved Player award twice, and his next goal is regular season MVP and is expected to be selected for the national team again.
In second place is Hu Jinqiu, who participated in the World Cup this year and has significantly improved his performance since returning to the league, especially in the breakthrough of three-point ability. After Okafor joined, Hu Jinqiu no longer needed to be the No. 5 position, and could devote more energy to the offensive end. Hu Jinqiu is definitely a top player on the inside, with excellent offense and defense, being able to show excellent ability on the inside and outside, opening up space and scoring under the basket, blocking and picking up the offense is extremely powerful, the shooting percentage is quite good, and he is also very active in the fight for rebounds. He has won the MVP and local scoring title once, and is expected to win the award again this season, where he can compete with Ding Yanyuhang. In third place is Zhang Zhenlin, the Liaoning team has the highest record, and Zhang Zhenlin plays a pivotal role in it. After the experience of the World Cup, he has become more comprehensive, good in attack and defense, and can effectively organize the tandem, especially in the absence of Guo Allen, Zhang Zhenlin has taken on more responsibilities. In the MVP contribution value ranking, only Zhang Zhenlin and Han Dejun of the Liaoning team ranked in the top 20, and even players like Zhao Jiwei failed to make the list, reflecting Zhang Zhenlin's outstanding performance from the side.
Although his style of play is more off-the-ball and his offensive ability with the ball is less consistent, he has a unique advantage in terms of all-round and has become one of the best forwards in the younger generation. Ranked fourth is Hu Mingxuan, the Guangdong team has a good record, after Zhou Qi's comeback, the overall strength of the team has been improved, Hu Mingxuan will have more vacant opportunities, and the data is bound to improve. He and Zhou Qi have a tacit understanding, and the two have cooperated many times in the national team, and their blocking and dismantling cooperation is very deterrent. Since participating in the World Cup, Hu Mingxuan has significantly improved his offensive ability, especially when facing opportunities, he can make decisive shots without hesitation, and his offensive confidence has greatly increased. Coach Du Feng often encouraged him to shoot boldly, and the effect was immediate, and now Hu Mingxuan has become a core player of the Guangdong team. Wu Qian of the Zhejiang team ranked fifth, and introduced a strong foreign aid such as assist Wang Jones, which greatly increased the strength of the backfield. Jones has the ability to take over the game, which is very much in line with the team's core style of play, and is expected to have a huge impact on the team's record like Guangdong's Waters.
As the star of the team, Wu Qian has still performed steadily this season, not only can shoot well, but also has excellent playmaking skills, and has hit double-doubles many times, which can attract a lot of defensive force and create scoring opportunities for his teammates. Despite coming off the bench, his role is not to be underestimated, having won one MVP and a chance to be re-elected if his stats continue to improve. As for Sun Minghui, who ranked sixth, the reason why the Guangsha team performed strongly, in addition to Hu Jinqiu, Sun Minghui's performance was also very eye-catching, with an average of 20+10 per game in the first stage, which is rare among active defenders. Sun Minghui has excellent physical fitness, won the slam dunk contest, was an excellent defensive player in the early part of his career, and was known for his excellent defense in the '19 World Cup. With the accumulation of experience, he has now become the core player of the team, playing an important role in the Guangsha team. In the playoffs last season, Sun Minghui was not inferior to the three guards of the Guangdong team, and with the ** injury, his state gradually recovered, and he was a strong contender for MVP. This season's regular season MVP competition is fierce, with Hu Jinqiu and Abdul Salamu being the most likely favorites to win the award.
Both are at the top of their ranks in terms of team record and individual performance. In particular, Shalamu, who helped the Xinjiang team regain its footing at the top, has great hopes of winning the award. Judging from the record, Zhang Zhenlin and Hu Mingxuan also have a chance, but the main focus of the two teams is teamwork, and their personal data is not very outstanding, so they need to improve their own data and look forward to producing new MVP candidates this season.