LeBron on what an MVP would mean for him: "For me I try to be an MVP every single night for our team on both ends of the floor, offensively and defensively, with my command, with my voice, with my approach. If that results in an award then so be it."

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Nick Friedell Kevin Durant Can we move on past that at some point I know it's an interesting story I know that it took up most of the offseason and drama sells I get that but I didn't miss any games I didn't miss any practices I'm still here

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