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5 Reasons Why LeBron James Should Be 2015 NBA MVP Front-Runner

5 Reasons Why LeBron James Should Be 2015 NBA MVP Front-Runner

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LeBron James took his talents back to Cleveland in the summer. You can’t have an MVP race without James being mentioned. The Cavaliers are 20-20 this season, but the two-time champion will pick it up soon. Here are five reasons why you should not discount James from the MVP race.

5. Injuries

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5. Injuries

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Don’t let the Cavs' record fool you. They are sitting at .500, but James missed 10 of those games in which Cleveland went 1-9. They are 19-11 with James in the lineup, which should immediately show you the importance of his presence on the court.

4. Chemistry

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4. Chemistry

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When James took his talents to the Miami Heat to form the super team, it took them a few games to start gelling. In fact, they started the season 9-8 when suddenly they started to click. Four NBA finals appearances and two championships later, nobody questioned James' impact. Cleveland will get it together soon.

3. Eastern Conference

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3. Eastern Conference

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The East is terrible this season; Cleveland currently is the sixth seed. When James imposes his will on this team, the Cavs are going to make an incredible run towards the top seed. His MVP chances are going to increase when they make their run. Roles will be defined by James, and he will put Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving in a position to succeed.

2. Four-Time MVP

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2. Four-Time MVP

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King James has won the MVP multiple times in his 11-year career. He knows what it takes to lead his team the promised land. Take James out of the Miami equation, and they don't win two championships. At 30 years old, he’s pacing himself in the early going, but when he turns it on, he will reclaim his position as the best player in the NBA.

1. Still The Best

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1. Still The Best

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Anthony Davis, Stephen Curry, Marc Gasol and James Harden are having fantastic years, but make no mistake, James is still the best player in the NBA -- perhaps not at the moment, but he’s still putting up 25 points, 5.3 rebounds and 7.5 assists. He can play all five positions and will no doubt reclaim his MVP form.

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