On Thursday, "First Take" debated whether or not LeBron James is the NBA's Most Valuable Player. It's a good time to talk about LeBron: He's leading the NBA in John Hollinger's player efficiency rating stat, and his Heat are on a seven-game winning streak. Does LeBron deserve the honor?
It's about the halfway mark of a shortened NBA regular season, and it's time to start thinking about your choice for NBA MVP. Whether it's a regular fixture on the list such as LeBron James, or a newcomer such as Jeremy Lin, there are plenty of fine choices for the NBA's best player. Who gets your vote?
NBA MVP Candidates
LaMarcus Aldridge
LaMarcus Aldridge
17.7 PPG, 7.5 RPG 1.7 APG,
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant
29.0 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 5.0 APG
Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant
27.7 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 3.3 APG
Blake Griffin
Blake Griffin
21.2 PPG, 11.3 RPG, 2.9 APG
Dwight Howard
Dwight Howard
20.3 PPG, 15.3 RPG, 2.1 BLKPG, 2.0 APG
LeBron James
LeBron James
27.6 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 6.8 APG
Al Jefferson
Al Jefferson
19.1 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.6 BLKPG
Jeremy Lin
Jeremy Lin
14.6 PPG, 5.7 APG, 2.7 RPG, 1.4 STLPG
Kevin Love
Kevin Love
25.5 PPG, 14.2 RPG, 1.8 APG
Steve Nash
Steve Nash
14.2 PPG, 11.0 APG, 2.8 RPG
Chris Paul
Chris Paul
18.5 PPG, 8.6 APG, 3.7 RPG, 2.3 STLPG
Derrick Rose
Derrick Rose
22.0 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 3.5 RPG
Dwyane Wade
Dwyane Wade
22.4 PPG, 4.8 APG, 4.3 RPG, 1.7 STLPG
Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook
23.4 PPG, 5.5 APG, 4.8 RPG, 1.9 STLPG
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