LeBron’s final numbers are shocking. Does age really matter?
Artemy Berstenev October 15, 2024, 20:30 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
Pension or not yet? The upcoming NBA season will put everything into perspective.
For those unfamiliar with the terminology, a clutch moment in basketball is a situation where the score is within five points with five minutes left in the game. This is definitely a tense moment. It is worth noting that over the past three years, LeBron James has not always faced such situations, as confirmed by a new portion of statistical information on foreign television screens. However, in this case we will talk about a slightly different situation.
LeBron James has hit game-winners many times throughout his career, but he has struggled with his three-point shot in recent years. An ESPN infographic went viral on social media, revealing that LeBron missed 16 consecutive three-point attempts that could have given his team the lead or tied the game in the final 30 seconds of the fourth quarter and overtime.
While LeBron hasn’t always hit threes in key moments in recent years, it wouldn’t be fair to say that he hasn’t stepped up in big moments for the Lakers. For example, last season in the clutch he converted 52.9% of his shots, and there is probably no one on the Lakers who is trusted with the ball in the final seconds of the game.
LeBron shared his thoughts on difficult situations in the NBA on The Shop: “What’s going on in my head? It’s more like slow motion and I’m starting to slow down too. It’s just about trying to be patient and not trying too hard or deciding in advance what to do next. It’s still a process of reading the situation and reacting to it, even when the clock says 9, 8, 7, 6. When you look at a stopwatch, the seconds seem fast. But for some strange reason, on the basketball court, time that seems to fly by to me actually slows down.
LeBron James NBA Preseason 2024
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It allows me to slow down and see what’s going on around me. Does it always result in a basket? No, I would like the ball to always hit the target. But I try to put myself in a position to make the right move or help the team at all times. This comes with experience; The best teacher in life is experience. “The more moments like this you have, the better you will become.”
The upcoming NBA season will be LeBron James’ 22nd season in his professional career, tying the record for most seasons played. However, don’t be surprised if the star striker decides to break this record as well. And even more so, don’t be surprised if LeBron finally breaks his decisive streak.
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