If the 2012-13 Spurs weren't the best team to lose the Finals in the 2010s, then the 2015-16 Warriors were. Franchises need more than just max salaries to lure the league's top free agents -- they need attractive basketball situations, too. James finally aligned the all-world athleticism that helped him muscle his way to rim with a reliable jumper. When Thompson saw the news on Instagram, he wrote "Dang don't do me like that @kingjames!!" On top of those two primary effects of his move, there's a third, slightly underrated legacy: James entered an ideal environment to improve his game and fully took advantage of it.He obsessed over improving his scoring efficiency numbers each year. The league average is 15.00 every season. (0:32)In 2010, James displayed the potential to be the greatest player of all time. But in Game 7 of the 2013 Finals, James played one of the finest games of his life, propelling the Heat to another title with 37 points on 23 shots. LeBron James leads the way with 37 points and 12 rebounds in Miami's title defense.Although his tenure in the league will always be associated with The Heat morphed Chris Bosh, one of the NBA's best young interior scorers, into a spacey pick-and-pop threat. The Decision has many lasting legacies, but as it pertains to James' basketball career, the lessons are clear. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers restored order in their best-of-seven series against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, with a blowout victory in Game 2. A fourth MVP trophy with just a single vote keeping James from a unanimous decision. If the 2012-13 Spurs weren't the best team to lose the Finals in the 2010s, then the 2015-16 Warriors were. This time he worked on his 3-pointers. To put that into context, consider these two nuggets:The following year, James did it again. LeBron James continues to thrive in Year 17, returning to the Finals conversation after a disappointing first year in Los Angeles. And his on-court evolution displayed how the most promising players could take their skills to another level. In 2011-12 that number shrunk to 2.3. So it was no surprise when he added another to the list, going 10-of-16 for a routine 30 points along with eight rebounds and seven assists in a 100-85 win.The win, Miami’s 10th straight over Toronto, ensured a happy flight home following a 13-point loss to the Indiana Pacers two night before. A three point field goal made is worth 2.65 points. James finally aligned the all-world athleticism that helped him muscle his way to rim with a reliable jumper. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Coming off his first championship, there was newfound ease with which The results speak for themselves. In the end, one number sums up the players' statistical accomplishments for that season. To quote Hollinger argues that each two point field goal made is worth about 1.65 points. "Efficiency," he said. When you're a young player, you cast up low-percentage shots, and you're not really involved with the numbers as much as far as field goal percentage and things of that nature. "The ESPN Daily delivers the biggest sports news and moments every weekday. James passed Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson on the all-time playoffs 3-pointers list for third place in NBA history. The formula is: Team: Los Angeles Lakers. Over the years, Curry has been compared to NBA greats like Michael Jordan, LeBron James and even his former teammate – Kevin Durant. LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan Comparison Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Jordan and LeBron James that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side. To this day, his shot activity in his final two years in Miami remains his least active. And that eFG soared above 60% in his final two Miami years. Simply being around a better talent pool enabled James to trim out the most difficult shots from his shot diet. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like.Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices.Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved.LA Clippers: Landry Shamet was a great pick up for this teamPhiladelphia 76ers: Preview of realistic Al Horford trade scenarios "In his last year in Cleveland, James tried 4.7 3s per game.
If a player exceeds these thresholds, and virtually every NBA player does so with respect to two-point shots, the more he shoots the higher his value in PERs.
Simply being around a better talent pool enabled James to trim out the most difficult shots from his shot diet. The formula adds positive stats and subtracts negative ones through a statistical point value system. You have come to the Philippines Edition, for other ESPN editions, click here.Don Van Natta Jr. explores the far-reaching impact that LeBron James' The Decision had on the sports landscape.
(0:32)In 2010, James displayed the potential to be the greatest player of all time. As I've grown, I've made more of a conscious effort to become a more efficient player, and I think it's helped my team's success over the years. James proved that even great players need help to get to the mountaintop. An increased efficiency on field-goal attempts at rim . When you're a young player, you cast up low-percentage shots, and you're not really involved with the numbers as much as far as field goal percentage and things of that nature. LeBron James. The league average is 15.00 every season.
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 26: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat looks on during a game at American Airlines Arena on February 26, 2013 in Miami, Florida. And his on-court evolution displayed how the most promising players could take their skills to another level. He traded in mediocre jumpers for more ferocious rim attacks. Franchises need more than just max salaries to lure the league's top free agents -- they need attractive basketball situations, too. In his nine seasons since, he has done so eight times.