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Los Angeles Lakers: Anthony Davis has a sneaky case for MVP

By Jason Reed

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a play in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Staples Center on February 25, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a play in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Staples Center on February 25, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /
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3. The MVP is all about narrative and Anthony Davis has one

The one reason why LeBron James is getting as much MVP buzz as he is getting, outside of him being LeBron James, is the narrative around his season. James is 35 years old and is the #WashedKing, making his season all the more impressive.

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Like it or hate it the MVP award in sports, particularly basketball, is always narrative-driven. Remember when media members had to award Russell Westbrook the award because he averaged a triple-double and then he did not even finish as a finalist the next season despite averaging a triple-double again?

Remember last season, when Giannis won the award over James Harden, who arguably had better pure numbers because Giannis and the Bucks were more successful and Giannis had the narrative of being a first-time MVP?

When the numbers are as close as they are between Davis and Giannis, it very well could be the narrative that swings the decision. And in this case, Davis has the narrative.

Sure, the narrative of Giannis winning back-to-back MVPs is fun but on the other hand you have a player that helped swing the entire tide of the NBA’s most prestigious franchise. A franchise that had been in the dumps for several years that finally returned atop the mountain after one offseason trade.

Obviously LeBron and the supporting cast have a huge impact on the team but the difference between last year’s Lakers and this year’s Lakers is stark, and with Davis being the only significant addition, he is going to get most of the credit.

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A first-time MVP who is staying on pace with Giannis offensively while also being the best defensive player in the league who is leading the league’s biggest turnaround team. That is an MVP narrative if I have ever heard one.

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