Alexander’s eyes darted around at the crowd, searching for where he’d begin his speech. There was no script folded into the many pockets embroidered onto his beige button down.  Rows of white chairs faced his lectern like a ceremony meant for the White House lawn.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made NBA MVP voting history this season. No, the 21-time All-Star power forward did not win a fifth MVP award, but he did earn one fourth-place vote and 13 fifth-place votes from the league's pool of 100 global media members.