Not MVP Material

Finally, LeBron has said something that I can agree with.  He's not winning the MVP for a third consecutive time this season.  The reigning two-time MVP of the NBA admits that taking his talents to South Beach diminished his chances or even Dwyane Wade's on winning the award. LeBron on his MVP chances by joining the Superfriends in Miami:

"When we decided to come together our Most Valuable Player chances kind of went out the window. I think they classify it as an individual award. They look at it like the less help you have, the more numbers you have then the better chance for you to win that award."

Now don't get me wrong, LeBron plays an intricate part in the Heat's success so far.  He doesn't have to score the brunt of the team's points.  He can concentrate on grabbing boards and dropping dimes.  D-Wade is the one you see with the 30 or 40+ points.  But that's what he wanted.  He didn't want to be the workhorse anymore.  James, Wade, and Bosh all sacrificed their individuality to form the juggernaut. It's working out pretty well if you ask me.  I'm sure if you asked LeBron if he would trade MVP trophies for the Larry O'Brien and a championship ring, he would do it in a heartbeat.


Source: ESPN's Heat Index