- LeBron’s text message when Kyrie Irving asked him to come to Dallas Mavericks revealed
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar blames poor start to season for Lakers, says they looked ‘gassed’ in playoffs
- Report: There are ‘corners’ of Lakers organization that want to bring back D’Angelo Russell
- Report: ‘Door is not closed’ on Kyrie Irving joining Lakers in future even if he re-signs with Mavs this offseason
- Lakers insider doesn’t think team will sign Anthony Davis to extension this summer
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar mentions sad truth about relationship with LeBron James while describing admiration for him
- Report: Kyrie Irving wants to shut down notion that he’s ‘angling’ to get to Lakers
- Gilbert Arenas says LeBron James will be behind Karl Malone if he goes to Dallas Mavericks
- Jaren Jackson Jr. calls LeBron James the ‘greatest player to play’ the game of basketball
- Report: Lakers have maintained that they have no interest in Kyrie Irving
ESPN’s Zach Lowe Unveils His Official Ballot for This Season’s MVP Award
- Updated: July 24, 2020
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is in contention to win the 2020 MVP award.
However, ESPN senior writer Zach Lowe believes Milwaukee Bucks phenom Giannis Antetokounmpo deserves the prestigious accolade over James.
His rankings for this season’s MVP were as follows:
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
2. LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
3. James Harden, Houston Rockets
4. Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
5. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers
James and Antetokounmpo are the clears favorites to take home the MVP award.
On the season, James is collecting 25.7 points, 10.6 assists and 7.9 rebounds per game. In addition to him averaging a career-high in assists, he is leading the entire league in that category.
Furthermore, James has flipped the Lakers’ fortunes around after missing the postseason last year. Now, the Lakers are the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.
Antetokounmpo, 25, is putting up 29.6 points, 13.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists per contest this season. The Bucks are the best team in the league.
The reigning MVP has improved his production from last season while keeping the Bucks atop the association.
It is one of the closer MVP races in recent years. Nonetheless, the real trophy for both titans will come in October. The superstars are focused on winning the 2020 championship
The 2019-20 season resumes on July 30.