He was too good last season. +8 PPG with his playmaking jump is big but he was already under everyone’s radar

Edit: on everyone’s radar

He’s on the Lakers

Maybe the problem is he was already being considered last year. But he deserves it either this year or the last one imo

He’s been on a pretty consistent improvement path, most MIPs I feel like have a bigger jump, no?

I agree with many that MIP should not be for high echelon players that take another step. I don’t want a 20ppg the previous year player to win MIP.

I thought he should’ve been in the conversation last season tbh (though Dyson was the right choice) 

That ship sailed last season. He is already considered all-star level.

He improves his game every year. It’s pretty fascinating to see

Because Deni exists

Also he was already good so it feels less startling

who cares about award conversations in november

MIP might be the award that gets a negative buff from Lakers attention. You have so much focus on you that even a significant jump feels “normal” because they’ll give you superstar coverage.

1. He’s a Laker.
2. He’s Been Him.

We love Caruso

Baby Shai

J will has my heart.

Yeah, especially when he guards SGA 😭

LeBron’s still great but the last 2 years he’s had issues with his stamina. We need to minimize his usage so he can fully contribute in key moments.

It’s honestly really impressive on both of their parts how they’re able to pick their spots throughout the game while letting Luka lead the show. AR had 9 points at the half and somehow ended up with 31 and LeBron is just ridiculous for a 41 year old esp after you see how CP3 was moving

It really is a luxury to have Luka go off to start the game, then he sits and Reaves can carry the offense with LeBron being a secondary playmaker.

That’s always been the plan. Have LeBron facilitate while passing off to Luka and Reeves for the scoring.

Not even the Lakers plan. Looks like lebron’s plan.

At least for now. But he seems very keen on making sure reaves and Luka know this is “their team” and making himself seem like an extremely talented role player.

Lebron seems happier than ever to drift out the spotlight. Can’t complain about it tho.

LeBron playing off the ball is such a menacing thing as a defender. Do you cover Luka/Reaves more, but leave LeBron slightly open? LeBron being off the ball is forcing defenders to make a decision, and that’s amazing for offense.

Until the playoffs yes. Lebron coasting regular season is a strategy.

He is. And it’s not something to be embarrased about. Reaves is better than a lot of first options like Giddey/Paolo. I might even say Trae Young.

Literally criminal that Nico didn’t get him in the trade.

41 (in a few weeks) year old LeBron as the third option is a good place to be.

it isn’t his team anymore

What amount of love is unhealthy though?

Me too pal, me too.

He reaches his ceiling every single year and then somehow surpasses it every time. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a player elevate his standing like that.

Remember when pundits said he already peaked last season and there is no way he can increase his production this season?

17 point win counts

Id say so, they almost won by 20

Always keep check - check - CHECK

He’s been good against elite defenders this year too. Dunn was on him, McDaniels, Castle, the entire Blazers full court press with no other ball handler available, plus a few others. Only team that took him out was OKC and they took Luka plus the rest of the team out too but that was tremendous team defense.