LeBron James Is About to Prove He's the MVP, Again: Unchecked

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is about to show why he should be NBA MVP again.

LeBron James knows Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to win MVP and that’s a problem for the rest of the league.

Let’s get one thing straight.

Giannis Antetokounmpo will win the MVP award this season, he’s had the best season and deserves it. That being said, he is not the most valuable player.

LeBron James is the most VALUABLE player in the league. pic.twitter.com/8X5uF9fKUC

— JustAnotherNBAFan™ (@AnotherNBAFan) July 18, 2020

Because let’s be honest, as I’ve said many times, a healthy LeBron is always the most valuable player in the NBA, and everyone knows it. James included.

Lakers’ LeBron James: “As far as the MVP race, I showed what I’m capable of doing... There was a lot of conversation about, ‘LeBron can do those things in the East but if he ever came to the West what can he do?’ I heard all of that.” pic.twitter.com/yU70L3FmIz

— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) July 20, 2020

It’s almost cute at this point that people will again wait until the playoffs are over before the realization hits them. Taking nothing away from Giannis, he’s a beast. But the statistical difference simply isn’t enough for me given that the Los Angeles Lakers were outscored with James off the floor and since he was averaging more than 25 points a game and leading the league in assists, all while showing a renewed commitment on D. 

And as for the record? LeBron pointed out what would’ve been used against him before. The Greek Freak and the Milwaukee Bucks are doing it in the East, while James and company have made light work of the supposedly mighty West. I guess that argument doesn’t matter anymore because of Anthony Davis or something.

Bro I swear I heard that for 15 years! 🤷🏾‍♂️👑 https://t.co/vj8WWTVgDB

— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 20, 2020

But let me point something else out, the New York Knicks have won a playoff game more recently than the Lakers, who are now the favorites to win it all.

The Knicks have won a playoff game more recently (May 16, 2013) than the Lakers (May 18, 2012).

Crazy but true 🤯 #SCfacts pic.twitter.com/leBA8JzvZD

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 12, 2020

I wonder why that is? Probably the same reason the Cleveland Cavaliers went from the Finals to the Lottery to now being unable to even qualify for the bubble. 

It’s likely better this way, as it is even more motivation for LeBron’s “Revenge Season”.

Year 17 pic.twitter.com/B8qXSrC4BE

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 18, 2020

Because while the Most Valuable Player in the history of sports might not get the votes to win the MVP award, he'll certainly have all the eyes when the NBA returns.