A case can be made that this season is a grander opus than any he has ever conducted. James flashed a cutting bitterness when asked about the award after the first playoff game against Denver. “Out of 101 votes, I got 16 first-place votes,” he said, noting his anger at the absurdity of not even coming close. James knows his worth to the league and the way his presence has long altered the landscape. He has won the M.V.P.

Source: New York Times September 21, 2020 06:56 UTC