Lebron James Wins 2008-2009 NBA MVP Award

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Lebron James Wins 2008-2009 NBA MVP Award

5 May 2009 310 views No Comment

At only 24 yrs old, Lebron James has already accomplished more than some basketball players could hope for in a lifetime. NBA Finals appearance – check, best record in the NBA – check, USA gold medal – check, etc. On Monday, Lebron added to his already impressive basketball legacy by winning the 2008-2009 NBA MVP Award, given to the league’s most valuable player.

James has been the favorite to win the MVP since March, despite strong efforts from Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant (2007-08 NBA MVP) and Dwyane Wade. Those four players essentially made up the entire competition for the award.

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Fitting in his MVP season, Lebron James is the only player in NBA history to lead his team in the following stats (all in one season): Points, Rebounds, Assists, Steals and Blocks. Think about that for a second… he led his team in EVERY single statistical category, with the exception of perhaps 3-pointers and free throw shooting. This means Lebron was everywhere – doing everything to help his team win. Most 24 yr olds are too busy trying to be cool, whereas this kid has the maturity (& swagger) to do it without even trying. James is an exceptional role model for young athletes and other aspiring NBA players. He is proof that, if you play hard every minute and you play team oriented ball, you can succeed.

2008-2009 NBA MVP Voting

Lebron James easily won out over fellow players Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Dwight Howard and Chris Paul. Receiving over 90% of the first place votes, King James tallied 1,172 total points in the voting.

Lebron James, 1,172 pts
Kobe Bryant, 698
Dwyane Wade, 680
Dwight Howard, 380
Chris Paul, 192

Accepting the award in his hometown of Akron, in the area he grew up in, Lebron continued to praise his team and suggest that individual awards come when your team wins. Making the players around you better and playing hard were the messages highlighted by the much-deserved NBA star.