Last season, Jaylen Brown was the NBA Finals MVP, but he is working through a sore knee as this postseason opens. So it will likely be up to Tatum to lead the charge to consecutive titles, and we will have to see if he can beat out the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Donovan Mitchell to win the 2025 NBA Finals MVP award.

Stephon Castle (Spurs), Zaccharie Risacher (Hawks), Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies), Alex Sarr (Wizards), Kel'el Ware (Heat) Isaiah Collier (Jazz), Bub Carrington (Wizards), Matas Buzelis (Bulls), Yves Missi (Pelicans), Zach Edey (Grizzlies)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got his first true look at a playoff run as the leading scoring option a year ago — and it showcased the difficulties that comes with th