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2011-2012: LeBron James
Model: Nike LeBron 9
Stat Line: 27.1 ppg, 6.2 ast, 7.9 reb
The regression ventured back towards the mean within the MVP race during the 2011-2012 season in which LeBron James secured his third award in four seasons. With the Miami Heat clicking on all cylinders, LeBron and the Heat would make it to the 2012 NBA Finals in which they took on the Oklahoma City Thunder, eventually winning in five games. With the proverbial “monkey” off of his back, LeBron James would have a renewed sense of pride as he ventured toward the Olympics that summer – and continuing to dominate the competition. To celebrate LeBron’s first title, Nike would unveil this remarkable commercial, commemorating the moment.
