Ranking LeBron James 5 best seasons where he didn't win MVP

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#3 Cleveland Cavaliers 2006-07

LeBron looks to make good on the Cavaliers 2007 Finals apppearance by winning a championship

In the 2006-07 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers went on to the NBA Finals led by a young LeBron James in the fourth year of his NBA career.

The Cavaliers ended the regular season with a 50-32 record, which placed them second in the East. LeBron James averaged 27.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and six assists in the regular season.

LeBron put on a dominant display in the playoffs as well. He averaged 25.1 points and 8.1 rebounds while dishing out eight assists a game. He also played a career-high 44.7 minutes a game in the playoffs.

After defeating the Detroit Pistons, who boasted the best record in the East in the finals, the Cavs would face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. The Cavaliers were swept by the Spurs.

LeBron James finished in fifth place in the MVP race as Dirk Nowitzki won the title that season.

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#2 LA Lakers 2019-20

LeBron James wins his fourth NBA title with the LA Lakers

After acquiring superstar Anthony Davis in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, the LA Lakers in the 2019-20 season emerged as title contenders. The Lakers dominated the Western Conference this season as the duo of LeBron and Davis went on a rampage.

LeBron, now 35-years years old, played some of the best basketball of his career. While not as physically spry as he used to be, his game changed to distributing the ball and scoring from the midpost. LeBron James averaged 25.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and a career-high 10.2 assists as the Lakers finished with the best record in the West.

The Lakers also went on to win in the NBA Finals against LeBron's former team, the Miami Heat. LeBron put in a dominant performance through the course of the NBA Playoffs, averaging 27.6 points, 10.8 rebounds and 8.8 assists.

Along with the championship, LeBron also won the NBA Finals MVP. LeBron James finished in second place in the MVP race behind Giannis Antetokounmpo.

YEAR 17 ➡️ 10th #NBAFINALS👑👀 @KingJames' TOP 10 PLAYS from the 2019-20 season!MIA/LAL Game 1: Wednesday - 9:00pm/et, ABC pic.twitter.com/uDsm4S0D5B

— NBA (@NBA) September 30, 2020

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#1 Cleveland Cavaliers 2017-18

LeBron James at his eighth consecutive NBA Finals

LeBron James had one of the best seasons of his career in his final season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. After losing to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals the year prior followed by Kyrie Irving's departure, LeBron really carried the team on his back as he took them to the Finals again.

LeBron's durability was put on display this season as he played all 82 games while averaging 36.9 minutes per game at the age of 33. For the regular-season, James averaged 27.5 points, 8.6 rebounds and 9.1 assists as the Cavaliers finished the season with a 50-32 record.

.@KingJames is putting together a strong case for 2017-18 Kia MVP honors at age 33. MORE: https://t.co/Kyuwrp14Xq pic.twitter.com/ItbXv9AxbF

— NBA.com (@NBAcom) March 23, 2018

As the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers had to fight their way to the Finals. Two seven-game series against the Indiana Pacers in the first round and the Celtics in the Conference Finals put them in a difficult spot going into the Finals.

With no help, the Cavaliers were swept by the Warriors as LeBron capped off his eighth straight NBA Finals appearance. In the playoffs, LeBron averaged 34 points, 9.1 rebounds and nine minutes on a 41.9 minutes played per game.

LeBron finished in second place in the MVP race behind James Harden.