The 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague is about to begin and at the end of the season, we will have a new MVP. Last season's winner Sasha Vezenkov is not in the competition. The Turkish Airlines EuroLeague has had 17 different MVPs since 2006 when Maccabi Tel Aviv legend Anthony Parker became the first and only player to win the award twice. Therefore, it is safe to say that it is one of the hardest awards to predict in sports. Here is my list of MVP candidates heading into this season:
Top 10 MVP candidates for the 2023-24 EuroLeague season
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Hernangomez comes to Barca to play a leading role and is an accomplished scorer and rebounder, with quick post moves and great hands. He returns to European basketball right at the prime of his career and was the EuroBasket 2022 MVP.
9 – Facu Campazzo, Real Madrid
Campazzo showcased his best version for Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade last season and returns to Real to make the reigning EuroLeague champion even better. His character, outstanding court vision and off-the-charts basketball IQ make him a unique player.
8 – Kevin Punter, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade
Punter comes off a rock-solid season with Partizan, in which it was one win away from reaching the Final Four. He was chosen to the All-EuroLeague Second Team. Punter is set to keep leading Partizan, especially in crunch time.
7 – Nikola Milutinov, Olympiacos Piraeus
Olympiacos needs different players to lead the team and Milutinov has all it takes to do so. He is a mobile center with outstanding rebounding skills. If Milutinov becomes the Reds' first option, he could be an MVP contender.
6 – Will Clyburn, Anadolu Efes Istanbul
Efes made some roster moves that make Clyburn its first choice on offense from now on. He has been named to All-EuroLeague teams twice and has the complete package: versatility, leadership, character and outstanding one-on-one skills.
5 – Mathias Lessort, Panathinaikos Athens
Lessort comes off a solid season with Partizan, in which he dominated at both ends. He may have even more talent around him this season. Lessort's rebounding skills and connection with Panathinaikos fans should be critical for the Greens.
4 – Wade Baldwin, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv
Baldwin was chosen to the All-EuroLeague Second Team and was the EuroLeague MVP for March. He took a step forward last season thanks to his great determination and he makes his teammates better. Maccabi trusts him for a Final Four return.
3 – Nikola Mirotic, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan
Mirotic is the only former EuroLeague MVP on the list. He is in a new environment with a great coach in Ettore Messina who knows him well. A great shooter from all angles, Mirotic can help Milan in many different ways.
2 – Mike James, AS Monaco
James has been named to the All-EuroLeague teams three times and has earned MVP of the Month honors four times. He has been close to the MVP award many times and is set to keep leading a talented team. Will 2024 be his year?
1 – Walter Tavares, Real Madrid
Tavares has been named to the All-EuroLeague First Team in each of the last three seasons. He has taken home the EuroLeague Best Defender Trophy three times and was last season's Final Four MVP. The champs' leader deserves the top spot on this list.