Swag Award of the Week May 4-10

Earlier this week, the NBA crowned LeBron as the league's Most Valuable Player. At 24 years old, King James edged out Kobe Bryant & Dwyane Wade for the league's most coveted individual accolade. In his sixth season, LeBron averaged  28.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.2 assists and lead Cleveland to a 39-2 record at home and the best overall record in the league at 66-16.

That dominance by LeBron and the Cavs has carried over to the playoffs where they are a prefect 6 for 6. After sweeping Detroit, Cleveland is off to a roaring start against the Atlanta Hawks. Last night, James scored 27 points in only three quarters as the Cavs again crushed the Hawks 105-85. This postseason, LeBron is averaging 32 points, 11.3 rebound and 7.5 assists and has lead his team in scoring in all six games. 

LeBron has often looked unstoppable this season, shedding defenders, blocking shots, hitting jumpers, and throwing down some of the most ferocious dunks I have ever seen. Yes he is good, correction, he is great. What I like most about him is his demeanor and humility. Often times athletes who achieve at a high level become overly cocky and have an air of entitlement. That is not the impression I get from Bron Bron. For the MVP ceremony, LeBron chose to have it at his high school in Ohio, and invited all of his teammates and coaches to take part in the celebration. In LeBron's eyes, despite its individual nature the MVP award is a team accomplishment.

Congratulations LeBron. You are my favorite player in the league, and it doesn't upset me that you are embarrassing my Atlanta Hawks in the postseason because that's the kind of monster you are. Your persona, attitude, and love for the game are refreshing and it is a pleasure to watch you play. I'm hoping for a Cavs-Lakers finals so that all of the Kobe Bryant lovers will understand that we are now in the era of Lebron and Kobe's reign is over. We are all witnesses. 

I'll leave you with LeBron's 10 best plays of this season. Click on the 'HQ' button for the hi quality version: