Lakers’ Frank Vogel Makes Bold MVP Prediction

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel shared his thoughts on the NBA MVP award for the season, and he did mention LeBron James. The Lakers celebrated the third straight overtime win on Wednesday night. Frank Vogel made a big prediction about the four-time NBA champion and his MVP chances.

LeBron played 40+ minutes for a third straight night. He finished the game with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists.

“He made several defensive plays to be honest with you. He’s really leading the charge, taking the matchup of [Al] Horford on certain situations,” Vogel said of LeBron. “That’s what LeBron does on both sides of the ball. That’s why he’s probably going to be this year’s MVP — carrying the load offensively and quarterbacking the No. 1 defense in the league. He’s taking these tough assignments and making these plays down the stretch. He’s playing terrific.”

Frank Vogel made the right MVP prediction

LeBron has yet to miss a game. He carried an extra load the last couple of games. Anthony Davis was out due to his Achilles injury. LeBron is definitely having an MVP season, averaging 25.5 points, 7.9 assists, and 7.9 rebounds per night. He is shooting 39.4% from beyond the arc.

Los Angeles has a 20-6 record and stands a half-game behind the Utah Jazz for the best record in the West. They have a really good chance to make the NBA Finals.

ESPN’s Tim Bontempts did a poll, and LeBron was named on 99 of 100 ballots with 760 points. He leads Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard.

LeBron believes his team has “championship DNA.”

“Every game is going to be its own challenge. We don’t mind playing games that go down to the wire, we don’t mind playing games where you’ve got to execute. We have that championship DNA. I mean, it’s good for us to be tested,” he told the media on Monday. “I love that no matter who you’re playing against. Teams that take you down to wire, make you execute, you have to be perfect defensively and offensively to win a game. It’s pretty cool. I love it.”