LeBron and Giannis are locked in a tight race for NBA MVP

The case for LeBron James as MVP continues to grow.

The case for LeBron James as MVP continues to grow. The Lakers defeated the Clippers and the Bucks in back-to-back games, and James was stellar in both performances, taking the challenge of guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard while dominating on the offensive end as well. SI’s Chris Mannix takes a look at the MVP race and believes although Giannis is still in the lead, LeBron is catching up.