LeBron and his ambitious goal for the year: Michael Jordan, more records…

At 38 years old, LeBron James has played in the NBA for 21 seasons and accomplished everything, and he continues to not only play for the love of basketball. He has a lot of goals, but “The King” has a few goals this year that push him to continue to work hard in the gym and perform at his best.

1

Age can be seen in injuries

healthy

First, health. In addition to the Lakers’ problems surrounding him half a year ago, injuries have been a major torment for LeBron in recent seasons. He only played 56 games in the 21-22 season and 55 games last year. A tendon injury in his foot last season limited his performance in the playoffs, but that appears to have been forgotten. A recent spate of relatively recurring injuries is the only sign of the passing of time for the NBA’s oldest player.

2

Reaching the level of Kobe and Magic

fifth ring

All goals start with the only thing that matters to “The King” and his main motivation to continue competing: a fifth ring. This number is equivalent to Kobe Bryant or Magic Johnson’s five championships and only one of Michael Jordan’s six championships.

To this end, the Lakers have prepared perhaps the deepest lineup in the NBA. The purple and gold team retains much of the core that made it to the Western Conference Finals and adds players like Gabe Vincent or Christian Wood. Of course, Anthony Davis staying healthy is another necessity.

3

‘The King’ wants to take the throne from Oscar Schmidt

Absolute score record

LeBron plays nothing but the ring. However, due to his longevity and success, “The King” still has more than one interesting record. First, the best scorer in the world of all time.

Last year, “The King” surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s leading scorer, but Brazilian Oscar Schmidt remains the all-time leading scorer in club play (including playoffs) and national team throughout basketball history. The person with the most points among them. Valladolid’s ACB top scorer in 1994 has now accumulated 49,737 points. LeBron is 2,003 points behind Schmidt, who doesn’t want to play in the NBA and the Nets’ interest in him has waned over the years.

If he maintains last year’s 30-point scoring average, LeBron would need 69 games to surpass the Brazilian. The last time he came close was during his final ring season in 2019-2020, when he played in 67 games.

A long road to the playoffs will bring “LeBron” closer to the record, a milestone he can certainly achieve if he plays at least one more year.When he breaks Abdul-Jabbar’s record, he says he wants to take a few more courses, including this one and the next one

4

More records

Kobe Bryant’s free throw score

ESPN points out that successful longevity means LeBron can set more records this season. Among them, Kareem Abdul Jabbar is the person with the most playing time in the NBA. If he plays 549 more minutes, he’ll surpass that number. Based on last year’s average playing time, 35.5 minutes would only be reached in 15 games.

And, while it’s not a record, it’s an achievement that has some relevance because of its symbolism, such as passing Kobe Bryant for third on the free throw list. LeBron is 292 shots away from becoming the “Black Mamba,” which he accomplished in 63 games, averaging 4.6 free throws.

Karl Malone is number one. It took the Lakers star roughly four seasons to replace the Jazz legend. His field goal percentage should improve from 4.60, which is the area where the Kings consistently perform the worst in the game, never hitting 80 percent in any season.

The other record that’s close is the most seasons played in the NBA, although if he decides to play one more season as planned, he’ll tie Vince Carter’s record of 22 seasons next year.

5

Battle of the best in history

Showdown with Michael Jordan

LeBron continues to play for the best player in basketball history and sits on the coveted throne, further fueling the debate between him and Michael Jordan. The more of everything mentioned above you get, the better.

The “King” will return to the exact “23” also worn by Michael Jordan, in deference to Bill Russell’s “6.” In fact, he already thinks he’s the best, as he said on the eve of Abdul-Jabbar’s record: “I feel like I’m the best basketball player ever.”

However, you must continue to try to convince those who disagree. If he wins a fifth ring, getting a sixth ring on par with Jordan could be another reason for “Brown” to keep going. Although in the case of the NBA itself, the standard of collective championships in team sports does not always most accurately define the all-time best, Jordan was designated as the best, not Bill Russell, even though he has the most with 11 rings. people.

6

Team USA’s redemption

Olympic Games

The 2024 Paris Olympics will arrive at the end of the season, but what happens this season will determine whether LeBron James can compete in the rest of the competition. First, complete the course in good physical condition.

He hasn’t confirmed it yet, but “23” hopes to form a new Dream Team with Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry to salvage Team USA’s World Cup defeat. Even though he hadn’t played for Team USA in a decade, “The King” knew his country needed him to restore its honor.

7

Last year was the worst in more than a decade

Triad

LeBron’s statistics last year were as impeccable as ever, with 29 points, 8.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists. He shot 50% from the field and 76.8% from the free throw line. This was the best shooting rate of his career and the best shooting rate in more than ten years. weakness.

However, his 32% three-point shooting percentage was his worst in 15 years, and the problem was exacerbated in the playoffs, at just 26%. 32%, such a high shot count (7 per game), which is acceptable considering everything he does, but, knowing LeBron, he’s going to have to work hard this summer to go from being a decent shooter to A famous shooter.

8

biggest dream

Bronny James

LeBron would be skeptical about what his son Bronny did in his first year at USC. Health comes first, but after overcoming the worst of cardiac arrest, the eldest son of “The King” is preparing to race again this year. There’s no return date yet, but Bronny James is on the right track.

While we still have to see how he develops, if he can return to the level he was at before he unfortunately landed in the top 20 of next draft, it’s possible to see Bronny land in the NBA next year. So, we’ll have to see how that meeting goes with LeBron, who has no greater hope than playing with his son before he retires.