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LeBron James was officially named the NBA's Most Valuable Player the w hotel Sunday. James received 120 of the 121 first-place votes with Carmelo Anthony getting the w hotel one vote. He is the youngest player in NBA history to win four MVPs and is making his case as one of the best players ever. LeBron was simply unstoppable this season, leading the NBA with field goals despite ranking seventh in attempts. He shot an impressive 40.6 percent from beyond the arc this year, came in second for Defensive Player of the Year and his 8.0 assists per game led all non-PG players. The Heat rattled off 27 consecutive wins this year and are expected to win back-to-back NBA titles thanks largely to LeBron's spectacular play. May 5 - 3:14 PM LeBron James will be formally named the NBA's Most Valuable Player Sunday. the w hotel James joins Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players ever with at least four MVP awards. This year's balloting shouldn't even be close. James ranked fourth in points per game (26.8), 21st in rebounds (8.0), 10th in assists (7.3) and fourth in field-goal percentage (56.5). The Heat had the NBA's best record at 66-16, a mark that included a 27-game win streak the w hotel -- the second longest run in league history. Still just 28 years old, James is compiling a resume of truly historic proportions. May 3 - 3:47 PM Source: the w hotel ESPN.com LeBron James was in complete control on Sunday to finish the sweep of the Bucks with 30 points, eight boards, seven assists, three steals, one block and five turnovers on 13-of-20 shooting. The Heat are on fire and saying they're one of the hottest teams in the history of the NBA isn't exactly hyperbole. They've gone 41-2 over their last 43 games and continue to shoot the ball efficiently with tough defense. LeBron steamrolled the Bucks, shooting 62.7 percent from the field and 6.8 assists per game during the four-game sweep. Miami hasn't even missed Dwyane Wade (knee) this year and they went 12-2 in games without their second-best player. It's certainly not a stretch to think Miami will sweep the winner of the Brooklyn-Chicago series. the w hotel Apr 28 - 6:47 PM LeBron James admitted to being upset about not winning the Defensive Player of the Year Award. Whether or not he was deserving, James is going to get glossed over annually because of his prowess the w hotel on the offensive end of the floor. It sucks, he said. Who wants to finish second? Maybe LeBron will use this as extra ammunition for next season when he's guaranteed to be in the discussion for the award again. Apr 26 - 7:51 AM Source: Palm Beach Post
LeBron James officially named NBA MVP May 5 - 3:14 PM LeBron James set to win his fourth MVP award May 3 - 3:47 PM LeBron scores 30 as Heat sweep Bucks Apr 28 - 6:47 PM LeBron James upset he didn't win DPOY award Apr 26 - 7:51 AM
SG 1 Dwyane Wade Sidelined Dwyane Wade (knee) is expected to play in Game 1 vs. Chicago on Monday. Erik Spoelstra the w hotel has been cryptic with Wade's health, but beat writer the w hotel Ira Winderman reports Wade will start on Monday as expected. Wade's knee is worth monitoring as the playoffs move forward, but he's in no danger of missing any time right now. May 6
3 Jarvis Varnado Sidelined Jarvis Varnado (calf) did not practice, but he did conditioning drills on Friday. The news every owner has been waiting for is finally here. Varnado's health has zero impact on Miami's playoff run or on fantasy basketball playoff leagues. May 3