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NBA MVP Rankings: Picking A Winner In A Crowded Race

By Nicholas Gonzalez

Apr 4, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) lays the ball up to the basket during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) lays the ball up to the basket during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 22, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dunks the ball during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 126-113. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dunks the ball during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 126-113. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 3 – LeBron James – Cleveland Cavaliers – SF

Key Stats: 26.4 PPG, 8.7 APG, 8.6 RPG, 55% FGP, 119 DRTG

It’s not an NBA MVP race, or list, without LeBron James somewhere in it. LeBron is obviously heading to the tail end of his career, but he is still the best in the world at what he does, which is hoop.

Plus, the fact that the Cavs haven’t won a game this season without LeBron in the lineup – after losing to the Heat earlier this week, Cleveland is 0-7 this year without him – only helps his MVP cause.

Almost averaging a triple-double, LeBron is carrying the primary load for Cleveland regardless how good you think their roster is (it’s not). James has lacked defensive enthusiasm and hustle this regular season, but I doubt that carries over to the NBA Finals.

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