Why Kevin Durant, Not LeBron James, Is the NBA's Midseason MVP
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I think we can all agree that LeBron James and Kevin Durant are leading the 2012-13 NBA MVP race, just as they did during the lockout-shortened season in 2011-12
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LeBron James thinks Kevin Durant is the NBA MVP
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NBA midseason awards: 76ers Joel Embiid for MVP - NBC Sports
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Durant, Bryant help West hold on for win
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NBA wants a mid-season tournament, but it needs more incentives
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