NBA: Race to MVP Week 1 Ladder

Nov 6, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

7. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors – 18.6 PPG, 9.2 APG, 3.8 RPG

This is where the NBA collectively prays that Curry’s ankle woes stay as far away from Oracle Arena as possible. Curry has started the season off pretty well, but is still adjusting to playing with Andre Iguodala being a secondary ball-handler. Steph has done more dishing than scoring early on and is third in the league in assists. He is taking less shots, but more three-pointers and hitting them at an even higher rate this season.