- Donovan Mitchell can’t stop expressing love for Cavs: ‘I don’t think I’ve been happier since I’ve been in the league’
- Donovan Mitchell celebrates New York Mets signing Justin Verlander to big contract
- Draymond Green declares LeBron James was already best player in NBA at age 20 while on Cavs
- Draymond on how LeBron’s 2016 title helps his G.O.A.T case: ‘M.J. didn’t beat the greatest team ever assembled’
- Paul Pierce bumps Cavs down by whole tier after calling them title contenders last month: ‘They slowing down’
- Donovan Mitchell says he didn’t want to finish Cavs game after finding out Jacob deGrom left Mets: ‘I am hurt’
- Richard Jefferson argues Stephen Curry is not a point guard: ‘He doesn’t truly initiate the offense’
- Joel Embiid on Evan Mobley: ‘I think he can become one of these great big men in the league that have so much skill’
- Kendrick Perkins says Tyronn Lue has a chip on his shoulder to prove he can win a title without LeBron James
- Donovan Mitchell says Evan Mobley can be top-5 NBA player: ‘I don’t think he really understands how good he can be’
LeBron James Rated Shockingly Low in Release of 2017-18 NBA MVP Odds
- Updated: August 14, 2017
As the 2017-18 NBA season approaches, betting odds for the upcoming season are beginning to roll out. On Monday, the favorites to win the 2017-18 NBA MVP were released, and LeBron James is surprisingly low on the list.
According to SportsInsights, the two favorites to win the coveted award are defending MVP Russell Westbrook and defending NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant, who both came in at +350.
| Player | 8/13 (Paddy Power) |
|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | +350 |
| Russell Westbrook | +350 |
| Kawhi Leonard | +550 |
| James Harden | +700 |
| LeBron James | +750 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | +750 |
| Steph Curry | +1100 |
| Anthony Davis | +1600 |
| Isaiah Thomas | +2000 |
| Paul George | +2000 |
| Blake Griffin | +3000 |
| John Wall | +3000 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | +3000 |
| DeMarcus Cousins | +3000 |
| Chris Paul | +3300 |
Following the two co-leaders are San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard at +550, and Houston Rockets guard James Harden at +700. Finally, James is tied for the fourth best odds with Giannis Antetokounmpo at +750.
Considering James’ incredible NBA Finals performance last season, it is somewhat surprising that he does not have better preseason odds to win his fifth MVP award. Still, it will likely only serve as more motivation for The King, as he begins yet another year of dominance in the NBA.
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