NBA MVP Ladder Week 6

Dec 10, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Miami Heat guard LeBron James (6) lines up along the foul line during a game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Miami 90-84. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

2. LeBron James, Miami Heat

Last week: 3

Yes, Miami lost to the Pacers and LeBron had a poor shooting night, but so did Paul George. James still contributed with 17 points and 14 rebounds against the best defensive team in the league and flirted with triple-doubles against both the Pistons and the Cavaliers.

For anyone who thought his early efficiency might have been a bit of a hot run are quickly being proven wrong. James’ free throw percentage has dropped, but his field goal percentage remains at 59% and his 3-point shooting is still impressive, as he is dropping 42% of his attempts from beyond the arc.