NBA All-Star Weekend: 5 Predictions for the All-Star Game MVP award

#2 Anthony Davis

Davis was the All-Star game MVP back in 2017.

Anthony Davis joined forces with LeBron in LA this past summer, and the NBA hasn't been the same since. The Los Angeles Lakers are surefire title contenders and their two megastars are clicking on all cylinders.

An argument can be justifiably made that Davis will feed off LeBron's energy in his 7th straight All-Star appearance. And that would make for quite an exhibition.

That's not to forget that 'The Brow' notched up 52 points and 10 rebounds - breaking Wilt Chamberlain's All-Star game record of 42 points - en route to winning the All-Star Game MVP on 19 February 2017.

Davis is currently averaging 26.6 points, 9.2 boards and 2.4 blocks per game this season, while shooting 52% from the field.

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#1 LeBron James

LeBron knows the All-Star Weekend better than anyone in the league.

It is a valid theory that LeBron James is the favourite to win whatever basketball matchup he decides to participate in. This is LeBron's record 16th straight All-Star appearance, and the King is leading a Western Conference squad for the third straight year.

While the 35-year-old might be looking to step on the brakes and save some energy for the second half of the season, it is also possible that he might surprise us yet again. He was the youngest player in NBA history - at 21 years and 51 days old - to win the All-Star game MVP hardware, and is also the league's all-time in leader in points scored in All-Star games.

If LeBron is suiting up, he can never be counted out. The man carries an ocean of experience after having faced almost all kinds of adversities and success throughout his illustrious career.