LeBron James demands respect for Lamar Jackson after Ravens rout Dolphins: “give him the trophy now”

Quarterbacks have typically dominated the race for the NFL MVP award, frequently overshadowing the exceptional performances of non-quarterbacks. The discourse around the title has once again sparked controversy this season, with many fans and analysts suggesting the possibility of widening the scope beyond quarterbacks to include exceptional talents such as the Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill or the San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey.

As the NFL season nears its end, the debate intensifies over the rightful recipient of the prestigious award. Now, NBA superstar LeBron James has stepped in to demand acknowledgement for Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson.

LeBron James demands respect for Lamar Jackson

Days ago, Monse Bolanos sparked controversy by expressing a preference for “quarterbacky” attributes in MVP candidates. She has openly advocated for Christian McCaffrey to secure the title, via SI.com. Bolanos’ stance not only raised eyebrows but also underscored the prevalent bias toward quarterbacks in MVP discussions.

Contrary to this mindset, Lamar Jackson has consistently displayed exceptional skills by paving the way for leading the Ravens to a win over the Dolphins. Following the win, LeBron James swiftly came to the QB’s defense by dismissing the notion of ‘quarterbacky’ excellence and extolled Jackson’s unmatched prowess on social media, exclaiming, “Quarterbacky huh!?!? NAAAAHHHHH!! H.I.M.”

LeBron’s support for the Ravens star continued in another post as he advocated for the QB’s undeniable MVP credentials while confronting the pervasive tendency to downplay Jackson’s achievements.

“Ok so what y’all gone say about @Lj_era8 MVP nod now????!!! Always on some hatin 💩 when it comes to him. Man give him the trophy now and his.”

The NBA superstar is a huge fan of the Cleveland Browns, as he couldn’t contain happiness seeing the team shine with QB Joe Flacco and also made a series of posts heaping praise on the QB. Nevertheless, that doesn’t stop him from raving about a brilliant dual-threat like Lamar.

Lamar Jackson clinches perfect record

After securing a commanding 33-19 win against the 49ers last week, Lamar Jackson has secured another big win against the Dolphins. The 56-19 has once again solidified the Ravens status by clinching the AFC North Division title and securing the AFC No. 1 seed for the first time since 2019.

Meanwhile, the recent win also witnessed Lamar Jackson’s exceptional talent of tallying 321 passing yards and a staggering five touchdowns without a single interception. Such a top-notch performance earned him a perfect passer rating of 158.3. Emerging as a front-runner for the NFL MVP title, his stellar performance marked his third game with a perfect passer rating, which placed him among the elite in league history, trailing only Ben Roethlisberger.

For the dual-threat, the game against the Dolphins was reminiscent of his standout 2019 NFL MVP season. Despite adapting to a new offensive strategy and play-caller in the 2023 season, Jackson’s consistency and remarkable statistics have been nothing short of extraordinary. The veteran showcased his remarkable versatility throughout the season by throwing for 3,678 yards, 24 touchdowns, and a mere seven interceptions. He also displayed his prowess on the ground by amassing an additional 821 yards with five rushing scores.

Do you also think that Jackson is the most deserving contender for the MVP title this season?