10 Reasons That LeBron James Is the Best of His Generation

Last updated: 2015/09/13 at 7:30 PM

Brad Sullivan

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8. Accolades

Being in the conversation as the greatest of a generation means that contemporary accomplishments have to have been recognized by those voting on such things. James more than fits that category, with 11 trips to the All-Star Game, four Most Valuable Player (MVP) accolades, a pair of Finals MVPs and a pair of Olympic gold medals. James even came close to winning Finals MVP as part of a losing Cavs squad this past season.

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Brad Sullivan September 13, 2015 September 13, 2015

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By Brad Sullivan

Brad Sullivan is a lead writer for Cavaliers Nation. He has spent much of life in the Cleveland, Ohio area, and has remained a Cavalier fan from their 1970 beginnings through the return of LeBron James. While that fandom was sorely tested during the Reign of Error known simply by one word, Stepien, that overall historical perspective will be part of his writing for Cavaliers Nation in the months ahead.

10 Reasons That LeBron James Is the Best of His Generation

8. Accolades

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