Lebron James has been nothing short of extraordinary this past week spanning games between March 15th to March 21st. With averages of 28 PPG, 10.3 RPG and 9.3 APG, he is virtually an automatic triple double machine. The crazier part of this stat-line? These numbers aren't far off of what he's been getting all season. He has averaged:
- PPG:26.6
- RPG:8.2
- APG:7.3
Earlier on in the season, and even up to a few weeks ago, it seemed like Kevin Durant and Tony Parker were challenging for the most prestigious individual award of the regular season. With both players' respective teams having more wins than Miami, and having MVP type statistics, the argument was definitely legitimate. But with Miami now owning the best record in the league at 53-14 (2.5 ahead of the next best Spurs), the better team argument can't affect Lebron's chances.
Oh, and the Heat are also riding out a 24 game winning streak. No big deal.
The best record, the second longest winning streak in NBA history (and still counting, going for 25 tonight against the Detroit Pistons 7PM ET), paired with Lebron's otherworldly talents, leave very little room for someone to say he doesn't deserve the MVP, and say it with a straight face. Unless he plays terribly for the next 4 weeks, Lebron will be adding another to his already sizable collection.
G.P.
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