Summary
LeBron James, an NBA player for the Los Angeles Lakers, has suggested Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown as a strong contender for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. James believes Brown is not getting enough recognition, despite his significant contributions and high performance on the basketball court this season.
Key Facts
- LeBron James has won the NBA MVP award four times, with his last win in 2013.
- Luka Doncic, James’s teammate, is a top contender for this season's MVP award.
- Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is currently the frontrunner for the MVP award.
- Jaylen Brown, from the Boston Celtics, was picked by LeBron as a "sleeper" MVP candidate.
- Brown is averaging 29.2 points per game and has led the Celtics to a 37-19 record.
- Jayson Tatum, another key Celtics player, is injured, making Brown's role even more critical.
- Despite changes to the Celtics roster, Brown has kept the team successful.
- The NBA.com report ranked Brown sixth among MVP candidates.
