One of the best barometers of an NBA narrative is the vaunted bar test.
Walk into a crowded sports bar, ask a question and then see the levels of passion you get from those who are responding to the prompt. A few years ago, the LeBron James vs. Kobe Bryant argument would nearly cause a brawl. Earlier this season, people would almost throw drinks at each other if you wondered whether or not Blake Griffin was overrated.
But neither of those debates stirs up quite as much passion anymore, as the answers (LeBron and no, respectively) have become blindingly obvious.
Fortunately, the 2013-14 season has given bars a new reason to get worked up over LeBron. Just go in and ask who should be MVP—James or Kevin Durant.
Even during a season filled with twists, turns, injuries and plenty of player development, the two best players in the world have been trading punches and counterpunches while at the forefront of the national attention.
LeBron started the season off in strong fashion, lending credibility to the notion that he might actually shoot 60 percent from the fie ...
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