LeBron James DICTATING playoff numbers, this stat stands proof Lakers’ superstar is ‘superior’
LeBron James' dominance in the postseason is unmatched
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LeBron James is making his 16th playoff appearance this year. James is the most dominant postseason player ever, making it to the Finals 10 out of 15 times. Now entering year 20, LeBron and the Lakers are on their way to win the West yet again. In the past couple of years, James has struggled to make a good ending to a season. In the 2021 playoffs, the Lakers were eliminated in the first round. Whereas last year, James and company couldn’t manage to make the playoffs.
The Lakers are playing the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round, and the games so far have been pretty good on LeBron James’ side. So far into this postseason, the 38-year-old is averaging 24 points a game. Though this is nothing compared to the numbers he’s averaged in the past. James’ highest postseason stat was 35 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists in the 2009 playoffs.
As James continues to dominate in the postseason, he’s made yet another record. After the Game 3 win versus the Grizzlies, James finished with 25 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. This put James as the only player to have more than a hundred playoff games with a 25/5/5 stat line. Moreover, LeBron has had this stat line for 145 postseason games. This really shows James’ longevity and his health at the age of 38.
He has also led the league multiple times in postseason scoring. Being the most experienced active player in the league, a Finals appearance at this age would add more to his career resume. While James has more games left to play as the Lakers move ahead in this postseason, it will be interesting to see if LeBron can add more games to this particular stat line.
LeBron James has been putting monster numbers since his early days
In his first postseason, 21-year-old LeBron James averaged 30 points, eight rebounds, and five assists, playing for Cleveland. He went on to put up similar numbers in the postseason, till he joined Miami Heat, after which his numbers improved by a lot. After winning his first two championships alongside Dwayne Wade, James went back to his hometown. This was around the time when he was in his prime. James faced the Golden State Warriors four consecutive times in the playoffs. Regardless of the results, he had solidified his dominance in the game.
As the Lakers struggled to make it to the playoffs this year, it’s tough to tell whether they can qualify next year as well. Though with the first round currently underway, James will continue to give his all. Do you think this postseason would be James’ last? Let us know in the comments.
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