Mike James named MVP of first 2025 LNB SuperCup

After going trophy-less in 2024-2025, AS Monaco got their new season off to a perfect start. On Sunday September 21, the Roca Team won the very first LNB SuperCup by decisively beating Le Mans (104-79) on Roland-Garros’ center court. With an excellent performance, Mike James (1.85m, 35 years old) was named MVP of this first edition. This helped dispel doubts after recent months’ tensions…

A final controlled from start to finish

Already solid the day before in the semifinal against Boulazac (95-70), Monaco imposed their game against MSB. After a balanced first quarter, Vassilis Spanoulis’ men accelerated to quickly pull away. In a collective and intense Monaco team, Mike James perfectly fulfilled his role.

James leads the way, named MVP

With 18 points on 6/12 shooting, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and only 2 turnovers for a 21 efficiency rating in 27 minutes, the American point guard was logically rewarded with the competition’s MVP title.

Already decisive as a playmaker the day before (8 assists in 21 minutes against Boulazac despite poor shooting, 6 points on 2/9), James showed he was embracing his leadership role. As a strong sign, he lifted the trophy alongside Alpha Diallo. Extended until 2027, he seems to have found his peace of mind again and is already focused on a full season with the goal of bringing multiple titles to the Principality.