Human beings contain multitudes, so while it might seem contradictory to present the following two statements, that doesn't make them both any less true. LeBron

LeBron also has to contend with the rule that the NBA instituted last year to combat load management, which states that players must play at least 65 games to be eligible for end-of-season awards. That includes MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player and yes, All-NBA.