![The Lakers' LeBron James leads the NBA MVP contenders for the upcoming season. - [ESPN / YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/9/28/660x290/b_502x220x82/the-lakers-lebron-james-leads-the-nba-mvp-contenders-for-the-upcoming-season-image-via-espnyoutube_2107209.jpg "The Lakers' LeBron James leads the NBA MVP contenders for the upcoming season. - [ESPN / YouTube screencap]")
LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers
Let's face it. No player has done more for the league in recent history than LeBron James. He's been to nine-straight NBA finals, achieved multiple accolades, put his name near or at the top of stats lists, and won a few chips. He now joins the Lakers and if anyone can help turn their success around, it's Bron. He held the best odds to win the MVP at +400 via BetOnline (August 8).
This guy always makes a strong case for a first round selection 👑
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Anthony Davis - New Orleans Pelicans
If anyone is due an MVP award after all these years it's Anthony Davis. He's never won the honor but seems more than deserving based on how he shoulders the load in New Orleans. He'll be expected to do more of the same, now that DeMarcus Cousins has jumped ship for the reigning champions. Davis could be the smart money to capture his first in 2018-19 at +450 odds.
Let 'em know, AD 🗣️ https://t.co/1wIVnFGSma
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) September 27, 2018
