LeBron stumps for C's Brown in MVP conversation

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• rivalry. Four-time MVP LeBron James said he thinks Brown has a case this season to earn his first."This whole MVP thing, I don't understand why his name is not getting talked about some as well," James said.
• "Like, nobody gave them a shot to start the season.
• And he's averaging what, 30?
• Just under 30?
• It's a popularity contest sometimes, I tell you."The win over the Lakers brought Boston's record to 37-19, the second-best mark in the Eastern Conference. Brown came into Sunday averaging career highs in points (29.2), rebounds (7.0) and assists (4.8). James said Brown deserves consideration due to how competitive the Celtics have been despite Jayson Tatum being out all season while recovering from a torn Achilles and losing Jrue Holiday, Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis from their 2024 championship team."I think he just used the motivation of a lot of people just saying that they're going to have a down year," James said.