Kawhi Leonard has been sensational this season but LeBron James is literally the most valuable player in the league.
He has the biggest contract in NBA history, he’s a business mogul off of it and extremely marketable. When he leaves franchises they fall flat on their face no matter who is left on the roster. When he’s off the court, his teams go from championship contenders to playoff pretenders. He orchestrates the offense masterfully, picking and choosing his spots and when to attack, utilizing his physical strengths to bull past defenders and his Magic Johnson-like ability to distribute the ball to not just set up his teammates for an assist but to make it easier for his teammates to have an impact on the game.