First, the Lakers' combat effectiveness has increased greatly, and James has been strengthened.
The strength of the Lakers this season is impressive, and under the leadership of Durant and James, the team's combat effectiveness has made a qualitative leap. Especially after winning the mid-season championship on December 9, the morale of the whole team is high, and the strength is more running-in
James, the team's spiritual leader, has been tough this season. Although the overall stats have dropped, James has always stepped up to the occasion and won for the team whenever it mattered. For example, in the three life-and-death battles with the Suns, James was completely dominant, scoring 93 points in the three games, perfectly suppressing the light of the Sun Gemini. Such James is still the most reliable finisher in the league, which will play a role in the subsequent journey of the Lakers.
At the same time, Durant, a new signing, has fully adapted to the team, and the run-in with James has reached a satisfactory level. As long as these two play side by side, no team can stop the Lakers from sweeping all the obstacles. As speculated by the outside world, this Lakers team has both the style of the Warriors at their peak and the fighting power of the Bulls dynasty back then. In short, it is extremely difficult to beat the Lakers in the playoffs.
Second, James's data is still top-notch, and the completion of 40,000 points is a foregone conclusion.
Although James has reached the age of 39, his performance has not declined at all. Especially in terms of taking the initiative and creating fouls, James's completion rate can still reach seven or eight percent, and there is no regression in steals and defense at critical moments. This came as a complete surprise to many commentators, as few players in history have been able to maintain their peak form at such an advanced age.
But as it turned out, James had once again rewritten history. He has averaged 24 points per game this season9 points, which caused an uproar in the community. More critically, James' total points will soon exceed the 40,000 mark, which will be unprecedented in the history of the league. It is foreseeable that no player will be able to beat this record for at least 20 years. James will always be unbeatable in this statistic, becoming synonymous with the league.
Therefore, even as he gets older, James' ball skills and physical condition are still strong and powerful. This also reflects his love and dedication to basketball. I believe that in the days to come, fans will continue to appreciate James's wonderful performance.
Third, the invincible opponent in the west, the Zhan Mei combination dominated for a while.
After winning the midseason, the Lakers don't have any Western Conference teams to fear. Whether it's the Nuggets, who are currently ranked first, or the Thunder and Mavericks, they are all just a piece of cake in the Lakers' eyes. Because the Lakers have figured out how they play and have a strategy for it.
For example, in the confrontation with the Nuggets, James has completely controlled Jokic. The latter, under the tight defense of the Lakers' twin towers, has struggled to score efficiently. This is mainly due to the addition of Anthony Davis, who has formed the strongest triangle formation in the league along with James and Durant, and no team can compete with the Lakers on the inside. This also relieves James of a great burden, allowing him to develop like a tiger and develop a second time.
Therefore, the champion of the West has basically been decided. The team has reached its peak on the run-in and defensive end, and the next step is for the Lakers to happily sit and wait for the challenger to come and die. James and Durant will also play side by side to fulfill their championship dreams. The Lakers will be a legendary team in league history.
Fourth, James played for another 2 seasons, and the championship and personal record were refreshed.
The most ecstatic thing for fans is that James actually said that he would play for another 2 seasons!According to his contract, Zhan will complete 23 seasons before saying goodbye to the NBA completely. This is simply good news for the fans!Because it is so exciting to be able to witness James's heroism!
Over the next two seasons, James would lead the Lakers to one more championship and two championships. When he lifts the trophy again, the individual championship total will reach goodbye. At the same time, James' total points will also break the 42,000 mark, and the single-game scoring record is expected to reach 70 points. In conclusion, the next two years will witness the glory of James and the Lakers. That will be the arrival of a ** era, and it will also be the most perfect end to James' career.
The final question is: How will the NBA carry huge traffic after James retires?