NBA quarter-season awards: MVP race? It's a jump ball.
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All NBA teams have played more than 20 games in the 82-game regular season, so it’s time to hand out quarter-season awards for Most Valuable Player, Most Improved Player and best sixth man, rookie and coach: MVP 1a. LeBron James, Lakers | 1b. Giannis AntetoNBA quarter-season awards: MVP race? It's a jump ball.
All NBA teams have played more than 20 games in the 82-game regular season, so it’s time to hand out quarter-season awards for Most Valuable Player, Most Improved Player and best sixth man, rookie and coach: MVP 1a. LeBron James, Lakers | 1b. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks | 1c. Luka Doncic, Mavericks | 1d. James Harden, Rockets There’s no definitive MVP through a quarter of the season because there are four equally deserving candidates. LeBron James is on a mission to prove his critics wrong with his #WashedKing tour. He has the Lakers out to a 21-3 start and is controlling each game’s tempo, manipulating defenses and closing out opponents in fourth quarters. In his 17th season, James has turned himself into the league’s best point guard, averaging an NBA-best 10.8 assists. At Anthony Davis’ request, he has recommitted himself on the defense and has a plus-14 net rating –- his best since his final season with the Heat. Oh, and he’s still averaging 25.9 points and 6.8 rebounds. James’ name is littered throug Read more