Why LeBron James is the MVP over Giannis Antetokounmpo, per Jared Dudley

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley has spoken out on LeBron James as well as Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. In an interview with The Athletic, Dudley revealed who deserves to win the MVP this season. “LeBron where he’s at now, leading the league in assists. Getting challenged by Anthony Davis defensively and not only holding the challenge, but taking the challenge to a whole ‘nother level. Going toward the end, he’s guarding the second- or third-best players in the league, in my opinion, in Giannis and Kawhi,” Dudley told Michael Lee of The Athletic. “He’s guarding them at 35. He’s guarding them the majority of the game, fourth quarter, with his reputation on the line defensively. People say he’s trying to save energy, but he’s guarding them and we’re winning. It’s because of that. Now, offensively he’s still carrying the load and the difference between him and these other players is his ability to get everybody involved.” “Who really deserves the MVP this season? Both deserve it,” said Dudley. “Do I think LeBron is a little bit more deserving? Yes. Do I think Giannis’ stats are better? Yes. But the MVP is not necessarily the best stats. That’s why I’m giving LeBron the edge. “I’ll be the first one to tell everybody, I think Giannis’ stats are a little bit better, but I believe LeBron has been more valuable this year.” source - ClutchPoints

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