LeBron James Retirement rumors continue to swirl as the 38-year-old superstar enters his 20th season. While still considered an elite player, the wear and tear on his body over the years is undeniable. No longer able to effortlessly maneuver past defenders and dominate in half-court situations, James now conserves his limited energy for crucial moments when his abilities are most required.
Consequently, LeBron James has increasingly relied on 3-pointers in recent years. In the regular season, approximately 30.9 percent of his shot attempts originated from beyond the arc, with last season marking a career-high of 36.7 percent. This represents a notable shift compared to the 2017-18 season, preceding his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers when only 25.7 percent of his shots were taken from 3-point range.
LeBron James Retirement: What do the recent stats suggest?
However, this season has witnessed James’ struggles in hitting shots from a distance which has fueled the LeBron James retirement rumors. He has only managed to connect on a disappointing 32.1 percent of his 3-point attempts, marking his lowest accuracy in seven years.
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Nonetheless, there have been signs of improvement in recent games. During the Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors, James showcased a remarkable improvement, making an impressive 38.7 percent of his 3-pointers on average, attempting 6.2 shots per game. Stephen Curry and LeBron James were at it. The semifinals proved, yet again, why LeBron is touted as the G.O.A.T by many. All the LeBron James Retirement talks were put to rest with that performance.
As the Los Angeles Lakers face the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals, the team recognizes the need for improved marksmanship. Currently, the Lakers rank 11th in 3-point accuracy among playoff teams, placing them last among the remaining four teams. Furthermore, they stand 10th in points per game during the playoffs, again finding themselves at the bottom among the four remaining teams.
LeBron James, is he an all time great scorer?
No, he IS the all-time greatest scorer.
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The Lakers are making yet another title push. The 2020 champions will try to win as many titles as they can before LeBron James graces away from the sport.
