LeBron James and the statistic that the NBA doesn’t want you to know

ByDavid Mitchell
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‘Father Time’ already winks at LeBron James; James Harden shares a special number with Stephen Curry; The race for the MVP is a ‘movie’ seen before and the Lakers will not be able to repeat their title in the NBA Cup. This and more in the Top 5…

1.- The statistic about LeBron James that the NBA does not applaud. In the absence of a figure to fill the shoes of LeBron Jamesthe NBA is praying that the veteran, soon to turn 40, lasts a long time, since each game of the ‘King’ is an opportunity to see pure history; However, there has begun to be speculation about whether ‘Father Time’ is already touching the forward’s shoulder.

And it is that LeBron James He was going through one of the worst moments in his 20-season career in the league, but that is something that the NBA does not want to be known… but here it goes (and as they say: it is data, not opinions)

Until Wednesday’s loss to the Heat in which he went 12-for-18 from the field, James was shooting 39.8% from the field, his worst percentage during a six-game stretch since February 2006. While his shooting 3-pointer has also been weak lately, the concern for Los Angeles Lakers It is the ability recently shown by its top star to finish plays.

And this season, LeBron has recorded: 64% on layups and dunks, his worst percentage for a season since player tracking began in 2013-14 (according to Second Spectrum) 61% on shots within 8 feet of the rim, his worst percentage in a season since his rookie year.

But it’s not just about the shots. James has had 57 turnovers in his last 11 games, tying his highest percentage in an 11-game span since joining the Lakers in 2018-19.

Could it be that the end of LeBron’s era in the NBA is getting closer or is it a downturn from which the ‘King’ will emerge stronger to continue setting and breaking records?

2.- Ah ‘Barba-ro’! James Harden He is already part of a small group (of two) that only makes up the base of the LA Clippers and that of the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry.

‘La Barba’ and ‘Chef’ are the only NBA players to reach the 3,000 career three-pointers.

Harden achieved the milestone during the first half of the Clippers’ victory (126-122) against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, December 2. That night, ‘La Barba’ scored three triples in the first half and three more in the second.

3.- Who cast a spell on the Wizards? Nobody is happier than Washington Wizards that November is over, because for them it was a month to forget. A ‘No Win November’.

They played 14 games and lost all 14! And they lost all 14 by 9 or more points.

Those 14 games were the most games played in a calendar month by a team that lost each by 9 or more points of all time.

The worst thing is that December didn’t start well either, since they started losing to accumulate 16 losses in a row and be the last place in the Eastern Conference.

4.- Another MVP for Nikola Jokic? This week the NBA published the updated list of the race for the award Most Valuable Player of the current season and again the ‘Joker’ He is laughing at all those who want to win the award.

The Top 10 candidates are made up like this:

1.- Nikola Jokic

2.- Jayson Tatum

3.- Anthony Davis

4.- Giannis Antetokounmpo

5.- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

6.- Kevin Durant

7.- Victor Wembanyama

8.- Donovan Mitchell

9.- Stephen Curry

10.- LaMelo Ball

Who is missing and who is left over?

5.- The Lakers will not be able to confirm their NBA Cup title. The NBA Cup group stage came to an end on Tuesday and the pairings of quarter finals are defined.

The current ones cup championsLakers and the league champions, Boston Celticswere eliminated, as well as other franchises that at the beginning of the tournament were considered favorites.

These will be the direct elimination matches for the final in Las Vegas, which will take place on December 17.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

As a passionate sports journalist with over a decade of experience, I strive to uncover the heart and soul behind every game. Supported by a dedicated team of fellow enthusiasts and storytellers, I am committed to delivering insightful and engaging content that connects fans worldwide. Together, we celebrate the victories, challenges, and unifying spirit of sports through every article we craft.