u/Kamikazeschnitzel

Just finished the latest episode of The Dunker Spot where they discuss their frontrunners for MIP.

It's a well argued list & a pleasant discussion, I don't see any big omissions.

- Mabrey, TOR

- Austin, WAS

- Leite, PDX

- Carleton, PDX

- Di Leo, PDX

- Malonga, SEA

- Hiedeman, SEA

- Burrell, LAS

- Smith, LVA

- Shepard, DAL

Shout-outs: N.Sabally, TOR & Harrison, TOR

I might add Burton, GSV because she's even more important for a better team than last year.

Young, LVA is an interesting case of 'career year', better across the board but maybe not enough of a leap - ofc that gets harder the higher the base is.

Engstler, POR is also mentioned in the episode. Quite the improvement, impressive esp. on the defensive end & her importance for the team. Same can be said for Coffey, MIN - fantastic job filling in for Phee, whilst taking no prisoners on D.

Both don't have too many shiny numbers to gather votes but should IMO be mentioned.

There's also quite a few players with what 'feels' like nice seasons, that are better than last year but not enough to be MIP:

- Nelson-Ododa, CON

- Citron, WAS

- Iriafen, WAS

- Salaun, GSV

- Mack, PHO

Howard, MIN is a special case of ReturnToFormPOY but not really a MIP.

Any other interesting players not mentioned?

A really interesting interview with Alex on the latest episode of ***The Dunker Spot***

Thought it might interest some people here ❤️‍🔥