King Me: Why LeBron James Will Cruise To A Third Consecutive MVP Title
Good decision, bad decision. Since LeBron James decided to take his talents to South Beach this fall, everyone has been trying to analyze what impact his decision will have.
Many think LeBron has tarnished his legacy by deciding to leave Cleveland. He said it best when stating, "The only thing that is going to change is the points per game." He has improved his game each year, and there is no reason why he can't do it again this season.
OK, he won't average 30-32 points per game, but he can still lead a team to first place in the Eastern Conference and win yet another MVP trophy. With all the talent surrounding him he can easily average a double double, and if he crashes the board enough, a triple double may not be out of reach.
But an MVP is not all about the numbers. A player must make his teammates better, and lead the team to victory. That's exactly what he did in Cleveland and it will be no different in Miami. He turned an average point guard Mo Williams, into all-star point guard Mo Williams.
In Miami, he will have Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh, and Mike Miller to turn to. Many feel because of all the talent, LeBron's numbers will take a big hit. But let's stop for a second and realize this: LeBron doesn't need 20+ shots to be a great player.
Last season, he took under 20 shots in 33 games. And in those games he averaged:
24.3 PPG 7.0 RPG 9.5 APG, while shooting 49% from the field.
His shot selection will only get better in Miami, with other dangerous options on the floor with him in Wade and Bosh. But again, an MVP is not all about the stats. LeBron didn't need to take shots to win in Cleveland, which is why he will be so successful in Miami. The Cavaliers went 29-4 in those 33 games in which LeBron took under 20 shots.
Not many star players are capable of having that kind of impact on a team. There is a lot of question about the chemistry on this team, but with the amount of talent on this team, it will be tough for them to not win 60 games a season for the upcoming season; and it will be tough for the King not to be crowned another MVP.
