NBA: Race to MVP Week 1 Ladder

Nov 8, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) leaves the court following a win over the Los Angeles Lakers in a game at New Orleans Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Lakers 96-85. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

10. Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans – 23.0 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 4.3 BLK

I struggled with this last one a little bit, but I have to give love to the Brow. The Pelicans’ record is only 3-3 this season, despite playing the likes of Phoenix, Orlando, Bobcats and Lakers in four of their first six games. That is pretty much the only reason Davis doesn’t crack top five this week. He has been playing out of his mind, is filling up the box score every single night and is leading the league in PER. If his excellent play nets his team more wins he could find himself back on this list this year and is looking like a definite candidate for an All-Star debut.