LeBron James has quite the season so far leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the best record in the league. The 36-years old superstar has also become a favorite to win the MVP award this season according to several sports books.

James has played every single game while averaging 25.2 points, 7.9 rebounds and 7.4 assists. The update on the odds was made almost after his 46-points performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday.

James had a monster fourth quarter as he dropped 21 points to lead the Lakers to the win in a close-fought game. James is a steady presence in favourites for the award list every season.

The four-time MVP has not won the award since 2013. James finished runner-up to Giannis Antetokounmpo last year, James Harden in 2018 and Kevin Durant in 2014.

If he wins it this season he will join Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (6), Michael Jordan (5) and Bill Russell (5) as the only players in league history to win at least five MVP trophies.