We Will Never See Anything Like This Again

JxmyHighroller
3 Mar 202412:10

Summary

TLDRThe video script celebrates LeBron James' remarkable 21st NBA season at age 38, defying expectations and delivering vintage performances. It highlights his dominant fourth quarter against the Clippers, where he orchestrated a massive comeback. The script delves into LeBron's unparalleled longevity, adaptability, and ability to excel as an elite interior scorer and three-point shooter simultaneously. It marvels at his all-time great status, breaking records for players his age, and his immense contribution to his team's success, ranking fifth in estimated wins added this season. The script portrays LeBron's late-career brilliance as a testament to his enduring greatness.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ€ LeBron James, in his 21st NBA season, remains one of the best players, showcasing a historic performance against the Clippers with a significant role in a major comeback.
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Despite his age, LeBron's ability to score, assist, and impact the game in the fourth quarter is unparalleled, making him a top performer in clutch moments.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š A chart comparing NBA players' fourth-quarter scoring efficiency highlights LeBron's exceptional performance, placing him among the best, even at his advanced career stage.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ LeBron's scoring in the fourth quarter is not only high but also efficient, demonstrating his critical role in the Lakers' successes.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ His game against the Thunder, with a game score of 39.4, exemplifies his unmatched ability to deliver high-caliber performances, even in his 21st season.
  • ๐Ÿ† LeBron's statistical achievements are historic, often surpassing or equating to those of players much younger, emphasizing his longevity and sustained excellence.
  • ๐Ÿ“ He adapts his playstyle to the evolving NBA, excelling in both three-point shooting and interior scoring, a rare combination among players.
  • ๐Ÿ‘‘ Unique in versatility, LeBron has successfully played and excelled in every position, earning all-NBA honors across all five during his career.
  • ๐Ÿ’ก LeBron's impact extends beyond scoring, with a high estimated wins contribution, ranking him as one of the most valuable players even in his 21st season.
  • ๐Ÿคฏ His longevity and performance level challenge what is considered possible in professional sports, redefining athlete career trajectories.

Q & A

  • What was the main highlight of LeBron James' performance against the Clippers?

    -In the largest comeback of his entire career, LeBron James scored 19 points in the 4th quarter and either scored or assisted on 30 of the Lakers' 39 fourth-quarter points, leading them to a remarkable comeback victory over the Clippers.

  • How does LeBron James' 4th quarter scoring efficiency compare to other players this NBA season?

    -LeBron James is one of the best 4th quarter scorers in the NBA this season. He is ranked second behind only Giannis Antetokounmpo in terms of efficient 4th quarter scoring among players who have logged significant minutes.

  • What unique record does LeBron James hold in terms of playing different positions throughout his career?

    -LeBron James is the only player in NBA history to be listed as a point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and center, having started and played the majority of his minutes at all five positions in different seasons of his career.

  • How does LeBron James' overall performance this season compare to previous seasons late in his career?

    -LeBron James is having an unprecedented season in his 21st year in the NBA, averaging 28.5 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists per game on 61% true shooting. His numbers are comparable to or better than the combined averages of all other players who have played in their 21st season.

  • What unique achievement has LeBron James accomplished in terms of 3-point shooting this season?

    -This season, LeBron James is one of just 14 players who is attempting at least 5.5 three-pointers per game while shooting at least 40% from beyond the arc, making him one of the league's most valuable three-point shooters.

  • How does LeBron James' interior scoring ability compare to other players in the league?

    -LeBron James is one of just five players to attempt at least eight shots per game from within 5 feet of the basket while shooting at least 65% from that distance, making him one of the best interior scorers in the league as well.

  • According to the estimated wins metric, how valuable has LeBron James been to his team this season?

    -Based on the estimated wins metric, which measures a player's contribution to their team's total wins, LeBron James is ranked 5th among all players in the NBA this season, demonstrating his immense value to the Lakers even in his 21st season.

  • How has LeBron James adapted his game to the modern NBA?

    -Despite being in his 21st season, LeBron James has evolved his game to match the modern NBA, increasing his three-point shooting volume and efficiency while also maintaining his ability to score efficiently from the interior.

  • How does LeBron James' performance this season compare to previous MVP-caliber seasons?

    -Despite averaging 28.5 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists per game on 61% true shooting, which are MVP-caliber numbers, LeBron James is not even within the top 15 on the NBA's MVP leaderboard this season, highlighting how accustomed the league has become to his elite production.

  • What makes LeBron James' current performance remarkable in the context of his age and longevity?

    -At 38 years old and in his 21st NBA season, LeBron James continues to produce at an elite level, defying the typical age-related decline and becoming the oldest player in NBA history to achieve many of his current statistical accomplishments.

Outlines

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๐Ÿ€ LeBron James' Unbelievable Fourth Quarter Comeback

The paragraph describes LeBron James' incredible performance in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers, where he scored 19 points in 6 minutes and led the Lakers to overcome a 21-point deficit. It highlights LeBron's remarkable ability to dominate the game at an advanced age, setting up a comparison of his fourth quarter scoring and efficiency with other players in the league.

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๐Ÿ‘ด LeBron's Ageless Dominance in His 21st NBA Season

This paragraph delves into LeBron James' astonishing performance in his 21st NBA season, comparing his stats to other players who have played that long. It showcases LeBron's ability to consistently put up elite numbers and break numerous records for players in the later stages of their careers. The paragraph also highlights how LeBron continues to adapt his game, becoming an exceptional three-point shooter and interior scorer despite his age.

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๐ŸŒŸ LeBron's Unmatched Impact and Value in Year 21

The final paragraph analyzes LeBron James' impact and value to his team in his 21st NBA season, using the advanced metric of 'estimated wins.' It reveals that LeBron ranks among the top five players in the league in terms of contributing to his team's wins, a remarkable feat for a player at such an advanced stage of his career. The paragraph underscores LeBron's continued status as an elite and invaluable player, defying the odds with his sustained excellence.

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Keywords

๐Ÿ’กLeBron James

LeBron James is a professional basketball player highlighted for his exceptional performance even in his 21st NBA season. His ability to still be one of the best players on the planet, despite his age, serves as a central theme of the video. The script describes a specific game where LeBron scored 19 points in 6 minutes and played a pivotal role in the Lakers' largest comeback, showcasing his ongoing impact and skill level in the league.

๐Ÿ’กNBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the professional basketball league in which LeBron James plays. The script references the NBA to set the stage for discussing LeBron's performance and to compare it with other players throughout the league, highlighting his unique position even after 21 seasons.

๐Ÿ’กFourth Quarter Scoring

Fourth quarter scoring refers to the points a player or team scores in the final quarter of a basketball game, which is often crucial for determining the game's outcome. The video script emphasizes LeBron James's efficiency and productivity in the fourth quarter, comparing his scoring and assisting capabilities to other NBA players to illustrate his exceptional performance during high-pressure moments.

๐Ÿ’กEfficiency

Efficiency in basketball is a measure of a player's productivity per attempt, including shooting, passing, and overall contribution to the game. The script discusses efficiency in the context of LeBron's scoring in the fourth quarter, indicating that despite the high volume of his play, he maintains a high level of efficiency, making him a remarkably valuable player.

๐Ÿ’กComeback

A comeback in sports refers to a team overcoming a significant deficit to win or nearly win a game. LeBron James's role in the Lakers' largest comeback, as described in the script, highlights his ability to significantly impact the outcome of a game, underscoring his leadership and skill in critical moments.

๐Ÿ’กScoring Threats

Scoring threats are players who pose a significant risk to opponents because of their ability to score points from various positions on the court. The video script compares LeBron to other notable 'scoring threats' in the NBA, such as Tatum, Durant, and Giannis, to illustrate the elite company he keeps in terms of scoring ability, even in his 21st season.

๐Ÿ’กAdaptation

Adaptation refers to how a player evolves their game over time to remain competitive. The script discusses LeBron's ability to adapt his playing style to match changes in the NBA, highlighting his evolution in shooting efficiency and shot selection, which has allowed him to maintain a high level of performance throughout his career.

๐Ÿ’กThree-Point Shooting

Three-point shooting is the act of scoring from beyond the three-point line, a valuable skill in modern basketball. The script notes LeBron's improvement in three-point shooting over his career, emphasizing his adaptability and continuous development to remain one of the league's top players, even enhancing his range and accuracy into his 21st season.

๐Ÿ’กMVP

MVP stands for Most Valuable Player, an award given to the player deemed to have been the most valuable to their team during the NBA season. The script mentions LeBron's performance in comparison to MVP standards, noting that despite his exceptional stats, he's not within the top 15 in MVP voting, which reflects both the evolution of the game and the high standards LeBron has set throughout his career.

๐Ÿ’กEstimated Wins

Estimated wins is a metric that quantifies a player's contribution to their team's victories, based on their overall performance. The script uses this metric to position LeBron among the most valuable players in the NBA, even in his 21st season, demonstrating his significant impact on the Lakers' success.

Highlights

LeBron James, in his 21st season, led the Lakers to the largest comeback of his career, scoring 19 points in 6 minutes.

LeBron either scored or assisted on 30 of the Lakers' 39 fourth-quarter points against the Clippers.

LeBron James has been exceptional in the fourth quarter throughout the season, ranking high in efficiency and scoring.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the best fourth-quarter scorer in the NBA this season, with LeBron closely behind.

LeBron's performance against the Clippers was not his best game of the season, according to the game score metric.

LeBron's best game this year featured a game score of 39.4 against the Thunder, with 40 points, 7 rebounds, and 84% true shooting.

LeBron is the only player in NBA history to have outstanding performances in his 19th, 20th, and 21st seasons.

LeBron averages 25.8 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists on 61% true shooting in his 21st season.

LeBron has evolved his game to adapt to the changing NBA, including improving his three-point shooting to a career-high of 41%.

LeBron is unique in being effective both as an interior scorer and a three-point shooter.

LeBron is the only NBA player to be officially listed and perform at an elite level in all five basketball positions during his career.

Despite the emergence of younger talent, LeBron's continued excellence in his 21st season is remarkable.

LeBron's estimated wins metric ranks him as the fifth most valuable player in the NBA, even in his 21st season.

LeBron's adaptability and performance are unmatched, demonstrating his unique position in NBA history.

LeBron's ongoing contributions and performances challenge the expectations for longevity and excellence in professional basketball.

Transcripts

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just the other night I watched an old

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man torture one of the best teams in the

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NBA I've seen him do it a million times

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this Behavior should be to No Surprise

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and yet it is because LeBron James in

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his 21st season is still one of the best

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basketball players on the face of the

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planet in the largest comeback of his

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entire career LeBron James scored 19

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points in 6 minutes and either scored or

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assisted on 30 of the Lakers 39 fourth

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quarter points

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eviscerating the Clippers in the process

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prancing down the court tongue out

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torturing a Clippers crowd they can't

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believe what they're witnessing and

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neither could I a masterpiece of a

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performance by the old Geyer but LeBron

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has been excellent in the fourth quarter

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all season in fact here's a chart of

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every player this season and they're

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scoring in the fourth quarter the

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further right they are the more

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efficient they have been in the fourth

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the higher up they are the more they are

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scoring in the fourth over over 500

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players who have logged minutes this NBA

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season here's Jaylen McDaniels he should

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probably pass the rock late in these

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games here's drik Lively he should

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probably shoot more in the fourth

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Jonathan kaminga has been great late in

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games this season and then there's

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Jordan P who shouldn't be anywhere near

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a basketball in the fourth quarter but

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way up this chart you'll find the best

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fourth quarter scoring threats in the

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league guys like Tatum Durant Steph Luca

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and the best fourth quarter scorer in

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the NBA this season Giannis an DMO with

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a sizable gap on everyone else except

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LeBron James the oldest player in the

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NBA and still one of the best players on

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vintage step performance a barrage of

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mid-range jumpers from KD Kyle Lowry

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coming off the bench to stink it up for

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25 minutes and over time you get used to

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stuff like this you see it enough enough

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times and it all becomes pretty normal

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at a certain point however this under no

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circumstance is normal 34 8 and six on

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80% true shooting and 19 points in the

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fourth quarter to finish off a 21 Point

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comeback I think I'm going to be sick

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this man is old enough to be someone's

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grandfather and he's doing this to

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Kawaii and the boys even crazier

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according to the game score metric this

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wasn't nearly his best game of the

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season so while everyone else continues

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to make light of what this man is doing

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this season I'm going to show you

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exactly how unbelievable LeBron has been

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in his 21st season over the last 53

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games now there really isn't any

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precedence to what LeBron is doing

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because there have only been six other

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players who even played 21 seasons in

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the NBA here are those players and their

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averages in their 21st season really

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just making it this far into your career

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is a miracle but not for LeBron oh wait

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these are LeBron's stats in the fourth

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quarter this season his actual stat line

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is nearly equivalent to all of these

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other players in their 21st Seasons

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combined now as I mentioned before as

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heroic as LeBron's performance against

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the Clippers was statistically it wasn't

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even his best game of the season his

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best game this year was against the

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Thunder where he earned himself a game

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score of

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39.4 a game where he went for 40 7 and

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seven on 84% true shooting now it goes

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without saying that LeBron is the only

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player to ever have a performance like

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this for a guy in their 21st season but

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there has been a few other games of this

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caliber from players in their 20th

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season three other games to be exact and

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they were all from LeBron as well he's

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also the only player to have a

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performance like this in their 19th

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season in the league and 18th season in

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fact here's a list of the only games in

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NBA history that were better than

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LeBron's 40-point night against the

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Thunder from players at least 15 Seasons

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into their career it's LeBron LeBron

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more LeBron oh look there's Paul Pierce

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and more LeBron a 47 piece from Kobe and

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more LeBron Steph 60 bomb from this

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season and LeBron and that's it as far

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as Old Man Records go LeBron's pretty

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much got every single one right now

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LeBron is averaging 20 58 and seven a

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game on 61% true shooting which at this

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point is just another season for him but

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21 years in and there's no reason why or

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how a player should be putting up these

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numbers prior to this year there have

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only been four players in NBA history

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who have averaged these numbers in a

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season Michael Jordan Nicole yic James

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Harden and LeBron but here's the

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difference when Jordan did it he won the

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MVP the two times joic did it he won the

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MVP and when Harden did it he came in

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second in MVP voting LeBron not only

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missed out on the award when he put up

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this statline in the past he's not even

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within the top 15 on the NBA's MVP

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leaderboard this season which is not

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only a testament to how great players

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have gotten over the last decade but

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also how accustomed we have grown to

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these numbers from LeBron but despite

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the consistency in his numbers LeBron

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continues to adapt and evolve his game

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even after all these years the game has

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changed immensely and his game has

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changed with it there's new players new

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schemes and play Styles driven by data

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that resembles nothing of the league he

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entered 21 years ago new one-off

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unicorns and guys with freakish

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abilities and skill sets and yet it's

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LeBron in his 21st season who Still

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Remains a one of one here is a chart

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tracking LeBron's three-point percentage

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throughout his career starting his

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career at an ays dismal 29% from three

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and somehow peing this season in year 21

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at

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41% but here's where it gets even

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crazier here are LeBron's three-point

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attempts per game over his career so

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he's not only shooting better from long

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range this season than he ever has in

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his career he's also shooting more

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threes than he did for the majority of

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his career in fact this season LeBron is

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one of just 14 players who is attempting

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at least 5.5 threes a game and shooting

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at least 40% from long range essentially

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making the 6'9 in 250 lb power forward

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one of the League's most valuable

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three-point Shooters but LeBron is also

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one of just five players to attempt at

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least eight shots a game from within 5T

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of the basket while shooting at least

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65% from that distance making him one of

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the best interior scorers in the league

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as well these two ends of the scoring

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Spectrum do not mix players are either

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in one category or they're in the other

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but LeBron has found a way to sneak into

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both now here are those same 13

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three-point Shooters and where they land

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on a graph of League wide three-point

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shooting and here are those four other

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interior scorers who land on a graph of

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interior scoring and here is where they

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don't mix players who can shoot threes

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can't really score inside and players

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who can score inside can't shoot worth a

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lick and then there's LeBron literally

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the only player in the league who can do

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both at an elite clip as the oldest

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player in the NBA but again this might

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be surprising if we haven't come to

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expect this from LeBron did you know

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that LeBron is the only player in NBA

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history to be listed as a point guard

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shooting guard small forward power

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forward and center and when I say listed

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I don't just mean that was the formal

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position given to him I mean he started

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and played the majority of his minutes

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at every single position for at least

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one season of his career in today's

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positionist League you would think this

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is far more common than before but

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LeBron Remains the only player to not

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only possess this range of skill set and

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size but he's the only player to do it

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at an ultra Elite level earning all NBA

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honors at all five positions throughout

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his career it's safe to say the torch

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has been passed down to younger Talent

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around the league players who can put up

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video game numbers on a nightly basis I

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don't think anyone would AR AR that

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LeBron is playing at the level of joic

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or Shay or Luca right now but there's

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something about watching LeBron cook up

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hardwood Classics and stack up monster

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stat lines at this stage in his career

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that really puts a smile on my face if

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LeBron doesn't get any nods this season

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for the MVP award I'm sure he'll be just

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fine at this point it almost feels like

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everything he does is just icing on the

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cake like an extra scene after the

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credits of a movie you thought the thing

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was over 20 minutes ago and yet there

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you are still in your seat getting more

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more than you ever expected but I think

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there's one metric that really

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demonstrates LeBron's impact even in

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year 21 of his NBA career estimated wins

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is a metric derived from the estimated

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plus minus stat estimated wins tracks

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how well a player is playing and

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converts their efforts on the court into

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a number equal to the amount of wins a

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player has contributed to their team in

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any given season in other words how many

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wins has a player contributed to their

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team's total and here is a graph of

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estimated wins from every single player

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this NBA season now at the bottom are

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players who are essentially a net

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negative to their team hence why they

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have a negative estimated wins in fact

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you have to climb to the 308th spot just

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to find a player who has a positive

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addition to their team's wins keep

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climbing and you'll start to find

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players who play considerable minutes

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every single game like Terren man cam

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Thomas Anthony Simons we're nearing the

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top 100 and already you'll start to find

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some really quality players here Bradley

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Beal lamelo ball Kade Cunningham RJ

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Barrett but you'll have to go a lot

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further to find consistent star caliber

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players Scotty Barnes lands at the 30th

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spot with 7.2 estimated wins Victor

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wanyama is already 28th in this metric

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with 7.3 estimated wins here's Fox and

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sabonis Steph Mitchell Edwards Tatum and

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the top five players in the league this

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season according to this metric Brunson

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joic Luca Giannis and sheay gilis

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Alexander so where exactly does LeBron

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land he's right here ranked fifth among

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all players this season when it comes to

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estimated wins contributed to their team

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essentially the fifth most valuable

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player in the NBA as an old man in his

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21st

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season

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