LeBron Jam reacts to receiving zero votes as NBA’s top player in an offseason survey

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  • Tim BontempsESPN

LeBron JamesReacted to the tweets of @Twitter ESPN’s offseason surveyHe received the votes of 10 NBA executives, scouts, and executives but not one vote.

James responded to a tweetHe joked that he had been washed up playing the game and sent another one out to his 50 million followers on Twitter announcing that he would use it. fuel heading into next season

The survey was completed by Milwaukee BucksStar Giannis Antetokounmpo Brooklyn Netsstar Kevin DurantThe voting for best player in league was evenly divided among the 10 executives and scouts. Antetokounmpo is credited for leading the Bucks towards the NBA title. Durant, along with his co-stars, was honored with the heroic performance during Brooklyn’s 2nd round defeat to the Bucks. James Harden Kyrie IrvingDespite being unable to walk due to injuries, he played a significant role in Team USA’s win at the Tokyo Olympics gold medal earlier this month.

James was the only player who was considered to vote. Many poll participants debated his selection before finally choosing a different option. His combination of injury and age, which he had missed significant portions of in his two previous seasons due to the first serious injuries of his Hall of Fame campaign, proved to be the difference.

This is not an unfamiliar area. The same survey was done after James lost the 2019 playoffs to the Lakers in Los Angeles. It was again viewed by 20 people. Kawhi LeonardAntetokounmpo taking 6 and Harden the second two.

James responded by leading the Lakers’ to the 2020 NBA championship within the bubble of the Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Fla. When he was in contention for the Most Valuable Player award, he sustained a severe ankle injury that ended his season. They lost to eventual Western Conference champions. Phoenix SunsIn six games, the first round playoffs were won by forward after James’ star in LA. Anthony DavisA groin strain was sustained by, in Game 4.

The Lakers attempted to trade for star guards this offseason in order to stock up on players for the title race. Russell WestbrookTheir new Big 3 is surrounded with several notable veterans including potential Hall of Famers. Carmelo Anthony Dwight Howard


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