Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James’ current standing in the MVP race

2. Stephen Curry

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry seemed destined to play second fiddle to Kevin Durant; a small price to pay for a dynasty. Yet, “Chef Curry” has reclaimed his role as the heart and soul of the Warriors. He leads the team in points (26.3) and assists (6.6) per game.

We’re not sure if he ever left, but Curry is back among the NBA elite, currently fourth in the league in offensive win shares, all while shooting a career low 38.1 percent from distance. Imagine what happens what Curry “finds” his stroke.

His value to the Warriors, one of the league’s greatest dynasties, is hard to measure. Head coach Steve Kerr may have said it best when asked by the media how the Warriors cope with Curry sidelined by injury:

He is the most valuable player on the league’s best team (they’ll probably surpass the Rockets in the standings at some point).  By default, Curry is in the MVP conversation.

Yet, even with his resurgence, Curry’s play still pales in comparison to LeBron. James leads Curry in almost every single statistical category, including 3-point percentage, shooting 41.7 percent to Curry’s 38.1 percent.

Pick your jaw off the ground. Curry has been really good. LeBron has been better.