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NBA: Every Team’s Leading MVP Candidate

By Maxwell Ogden

May 5, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) hoists the 2014-2015 KIA NBA MVP trophy before game two of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies at Oracle Arena. The Grizzlies defeated the Warriors 97-90. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 5, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) hoists the 2014-2015 KIA NBA MVP trophy before game two of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies at Oracle Arena. The Grizzlies defeated the Warriors 97-90. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 7, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) takes the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at the Cintas Center. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) takes the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at the Cintas Center. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports /

The 2015-16 NBA regular season is one of extraordinary expectations. A number of star-caliber players are returning from injury, a new powerhouse will put its championship reign on the line and a slew of on-paper contenders will look to rise to the occasion.

The question is, who will lead their respective teams to the promise land?

Not every team has a superstar, and quite a few depend on depth and balance over an individual’s contributions. Each and every organization has a centerpiece, however, and every coach has a leader on the floor.

In 2015-16, those players will step up and emerge as their respective team’s leading MVP candidate.

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