The race is wide open

Entering a normal NBA season, it's fairly easy to pinpoint the two or three players who have a real shot at winning the MVP. The award almost always goes to the player on one of the best teams in the league, so usually, there are only a couple of guys who have a legitimate chance.

But this year feels different. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant might cancel each other out, LeBron James might coast through the regular season, and Russell Westbrook's Thunder might not finish with enough wins.

Here are 10 players who could wind up winning the MVP in the 2016-17 season, with their chances ranked from worst to first.