Lowe and Simmons discussed this a few weeks back and gave Lebron the starter spot on popularity/history basis... but ever since that podcast Lebron has averaged like 40 points per game. He has been on a heater, and its not just volume its quality as well. Shooting really well.
What’s the format for reserves? 3 FC, 2 guards and 2 either? So 5 front court and a couple wild cards, if I have that right? I’d imagine if you were to try to correlate, to some degree, where coaches vote based on how he did with players and media, that he’d have to be a lock, no?
Looking at this list, I tend to agree with what I heard on "Howdy partners". Lauri, Sabonis and Davis (he's back on the court) will round out the frontcourt. Ja and SGA will be the backcourt backups, and the wild cards will be Lillard and Fox. Fox being the likeliest to be replaced by a frontcourt player.
Dont usually quote myself but I sort of feel like I nailed this one:
Yup. It's bizarre that SGA is still in the race.Interesting... NBA.com did some per game and per 36 production analysis for MIP covering all key stats.. and Lauri's primary competition for most improved SGA doesnt even appear on either list.
Power Rankings Notebook: Historic efficiency + most improved players
Breaking down key stats and film on league-wide offense, leaders in 3-point shooting from the corners and more.www.nba.com
What is most impressive about those lists is that Lauri beats everyone in the per game list despite having just 10% increase in minutes. Its 90% pure effectiveness, usage and production increase.
