NBA MVP Ladder: Russell Westbrook Is In Video Game Mode

May 10, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
May 10, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 28, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

3- LeBron James – Cleveland Cavaliers

Stats: 20.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 9.5 assists

Record: 4-0

While it seems like LeBron James always has a case to be made for the NBA MVP award, this year should be of no difference.

James is a freak of nature who has shown glimpses of unbelievable athleticism, even at the ripe age of 31, which keeps everyone guessing how much more he has in the tank.

Nearly averaging a triple-double and leading his team to a 4-0 start, a start that the Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t had since the 2000-01 season, James is still the best player in the game, and he will remain in the discussion for MVP all year-long.