It’s no secret that LeBron James is the most versatile player in the NBA, but that doesn’t mean he is going to win every individual award even though he may deserve it. In fact, it may play against him. In this day and age, you are unlikely to see a player win an MVP and anything else individually.
You could make the argument that LeBron was the best defensive player and should’ve won the DPOY over Marc Gasol.
Being the competitor that he is, he’s not too happy about finishing second.
Memphis center Marc Gasol won the Defensive Player of the Year, finishing 14 first place votes ahead of LeBron James, with Serge Ibaka third.
During his first media availability since the announcement, James made his feelings clear.
“It sucks,” James said. “It sucks. It sucks.”
James was asked if his candidacy for other awards — notably the MVP — hurt his chances.
“I don’t know,” James said. “It definitely sucks, though. Finishing second? Who wants to finish second?”
Was this his best defensive season?
“Probably,” James said. “I mean, I guard everybody on the floor. I don’t know if there’s one player in NBA history who’s guarded one through five (positions). It’s over with now, but that’s cool.”
H/T: The Palm Beach Post
