Former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins explains why he thinks LeBron James deserves to be an MVP over Giannis Antetokounmpo:

So far this season, James has been averaging 25.5 points, 7.8 boards, 1.2 steals, 0.5 blocks and 10.6 assists per game, while shooting at 49.6% from the floor.

The Lakers are 1st in Pacific Division with a 46-13 record.