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Conor McGregor, LeBron James Rank As Most Valuable On Social Media In '17

Thanks in part to his mega-fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr., Conor McGregor was the most valuable athlete on social media in '17, according to data from MVPindex. The rankings are measured by reach, engagement and conversation. McGregor was followed by Cavaliers F LeBron James at No. 2 and Warriors G Stephen Curry at No. 3. NBA and tennis players were the most valuable athletes on social, as each had seven athletes in MVPindex's top 25. The rankings did not include WWE entertainers or competitors from the world of esports (THE DAILY).

MVPINDEX' MOST-VALUABLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR '17
RANK
ATHLETE
1
UFC fighter Conor McGregor
2
Cavaliers F LeBron James
3
Warriors G Stephen Curry
4
Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr.
5
Thunder G Russell Westbrook
6
Cavaliers G Dwyane Wade
7
Tennis player Serena Williams
8
Former soccer player Kaka (was with Orlando City)
9
Former soccer player Andrea Pirlo (was with NYCFC)
10
Patriots QB Tom Brady

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