The Biggest Robbery in NBA History: LeBron James in 2013

TLDRLeBron James had an incredible season in 2013, winning multiple awards and leading his team to victory. However, he was robbed of the Defensive Player of the Year award and fell just short of being the first unanimous MVP. This video explores the reasons behind these injustices and highlights LeBron's versatility on the court.

Key insights

🏀LeBron James had an exceptional 2013 season, winning numerous awards and achieving remarkable feats.

🏆LeBron fell just short of being the first unanimous MVP, with one voter inexplicably casting their vote for Carmelo Anthony.

🛡️Despite his defensive skills and versatility, LeBron lost the Defensive Player of the Year award to Marc Gasol.

🔄The media voting system and historical bias favoring big men contributed to LeBron's snubs.

😡LeBron's perceived robbery fueled his drive to prove himself and excel in future seasons.

Q&A

What awards did LeBron James win in 2013?

LeBron James won the NBA championship, Finals MVP, regular season MVP, and several other accolades in 2013.

How close was LeBron to being the first unanimous MVP?

LeBron received 120 out of 121 first-place votes for MVP, with one voter inexplicably voting for Carmelo Anthony.

Who won the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2013?

Marc Gasol won the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2013, defeating LeBron James.

Why was LeBron James snubbed for these awards?

A combination of historical bias favoring big men and questionable voting decisions by the media contributed to LeBron's snubs.

How did LeBron James react to these injustices?

LeBron used these perceived snubs as motivation to continue excelling and proving himself as one of the greatest players in NBA history.

Timestamped Summary

00:00LeBron James had an incredible season in 2013, winning multiple awards and leading his team to victory.

02:52LeBron fell just short of being the first unanimous MVP, with one voter inexplicably voting for Carmelo Anthony.

05:08LeBron lost the Defensive Player of the Year award to Marc Gasol, despite his defensive skills and versatility.

08:59The media voting system and historical bias favoring big men contributed to LeBron's snubs.

11:32LeBron used these perceived snubs as motivation to continue excelling and proving himself as one of the greatest players in NBA history.