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Ex-NBA big man Larry Sanders was asked who he thinks – LeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo – is the NBA MVP this season, per heavy.com:

“Who’s the league MVP? You know it’s so crazy ‘cause you know you look at LeBron right – I think because this guy has been so consistent in his greatness and you’re kind of like ‘who are we going to give it to? Me?’ – this guy has been MVP for damn near like EVERY year. I feel like it’s not even fair to keep giving it to him because other people need to sign. It’s a league of – it’s a business. And you know, I love Giannis and I think that he’s got a long list of MVP’s coming up, and a long list of accolades coming up, and a whole lot of records to break. He’s mad young dog, he’s got like fifteen years [laughs]. So it’s like LeBron is in a little different position. He just continues to lead and do his thing man, and shine and also do a lot more. I think he should get it,” Sanders said.

So far this season, James has been averaging 25.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.2 steals, 0.5 blocks and 10.6 assists per game, while shooting at 49.8% from the floor.

Meanwhile, Antetokounmpo is averaging 29.6 points, 13.7 boards, 1.0 steal, 1.0 block and 5.8 assists per game, while shooting at 54.7% from the field.