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Detailed analysis of LeBron James at his best | Greatest Peaks Ep. 13 

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LeBron James won back-to-back MVPs in Miami in 2012 and 2013 while leading the Heatles to a championship. What made him so great at his best? What were his strengths and weaknesses as a scorer? How good was his passing? And was he really a strong defensive player of the year candidate as a defender?
This is the 13th episode in a series on the greatest peaks in NBA history (focusing on 1977-2020), featuring detailed scouting reports and film breakdown on the best players in NBA history at their best, along with analysis of their impact using historical data & stats to size up the highest peaking players ever.
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@satisfyingwalks4010
@satisfyingwalks4010 3 года назад
Life pro tip : it's ok to appreciate both mj and LeBron..
@aj2563
@aj2563 3 года назад
AGREED. Appreciate basketball greatness, no need to constantly compare players against each other!
@chaddad4046
@chaddad4046 3 года назад
If more people just appreciated greatness instead of getting defensive over their favorite player, we would achieve world peace.
@Aash1r
@Aash1r 3 года назад
I want to say this MJ had a better LEGACY and leBron had a better CAREER
@wallstreetzoomer
@wallstreetzoomer 3 года назад
It's also ok to believe in facts, and say Jordan is better.
@sharifbrown3567
@sharifbrown3567 3 года назад
@@Aash1r Pretty accurate, I been saying that for years
@mweber9289
@mweber9289 3 года назад
Never forget that in the 2016 Finals, LeBron lead not just his team, but BOTH teams in Pts, Rebs, Asts, Blks, and Stls.
@kentonohio7614
@kentonohio7614 2 года назад
That's when he became the goat
@michaelmilhizer688
@michaelmilhizer688 2 года назад
I’m a lebron hater but that’s wild 🔥👍🏼
@utryping
@utryping 2 года назад
@@michaelmilhizer688 Lol
@ParanoiaKeepsMeWake
@ParanoiaKeepsMeWake 2 года назад
@@michaelmilhizer688 lmaoo I like you. You just upfront with it. "Hey guys I'm biased but..." Shit made me laugh. Have a good one dog 🤣
@wadehook9576
@wadehook9576 2 года назад
Never forget how he gave up in Dallas…and San Antonio….never forget that moment not to mention ain’t that dude is why he cannot be even considered but if that was erased…he a Karl Malone that could run and jump….
@sirris4330
@sirris4330 2 года назад
What I love about this series is it doesn't just show every player playing perfectly. It's not a highlight reel. It shows them as players. Real players. You can see even the very best make mistakes.
@victorbrown3570
@victorbrown3570 2 года назад
I was thinking the same thing.
@TheBigforce25
@TheBigforce25 Год назад
Exactly! As great as these peaks were even they made mistakes too!
@jimdino77
@jimdino77 2 года назад
Yea, 2012-13, after losing to the Mavs and training with Hakeem to develop postmoves, Bron was unstoppable. The chase down blocks were a thing of beauty. Rare to see an already dominate player improve their game that much. That’s why in his decline, he’s still one of the best. That says a lot about his prime.
@eddieungerer7185
@eddieungerer7185 2 года назад
I just wanted to come back to this comment, specifically because you said "in his decline". I don't blame you for thinking that at the time of making this comment, because I probably felt that way about him 8 months ago as well lol, but this season, he is striking some of the best form of his career period. It is absolutely inhuman and unheard of. He is inevitable and unimaginable. The greatest athlete I have ever seen, and his longevity is certainly a big part of it.
@PA-zt6xu
@PA-zt6xu 2 года назад
Yep what this guy didn't mention is Lebron would purposely let guard pass so he could chase down block them even in the half court. I also don't know why the video creator didn't mention him locking down Rose multiple times in the 4th. Matching him move by move. One last thing I am not sure this guy actually watched all the heat games. Because most know that the Heat would gradually turn up their defense as the game got closer to the end. They would do that because they did a lot of switching and played small ball. That was a way as to not burn out the players. So lebron may have gotten blown by in the 2nd courter. But that wasn't going to be a blow by in the 4th.
@BlueGrovyle
@BlueGrovyle 2 года назад
@@eddieungerer7185 I'd argue that's because LeBron simply took fewer shots in his prime. Consider 2009 LeBron, for example: he averaged ~35 ppg for the postseason and nigh 40 in the ECF, in a slower-paced era and with a less developed offensive kit. If you give him the same 22 fga he took this season in Miami or his second stint in Cleveland, he averages 30ppg minimum every season of his prime. He just opts to pass more because he's never been big on shooting that much unless he has to. He's never once taken the MJ approach and hoisted 30 shots per game in the finals-with the exception of 2015-and it's a good thing because of how much the offense would stagnate. LeBron knows how to be efficient while also getting his teammates involved, and his IQ/playmaking are what made me a fan of his in recent years. Unlike anyone else in the history of the game.
@eddieungerer7185
@eddieungerer7185 2 года назад
@@BlueGrovyle yes haha. theres that big discussion of whos the “goat”? but it has to be said that no one in that conversation has his playmaking and passing abilities (unless maybe you want to throw magic johnson into the mix). not saying he is the goat necessarily but its just something to think about.
@chocamocha4541
@chocamocha4541 Год назад
@Dichang Feng because Bosh was overrated and Wade was always injured
@AAthurskiii
@AAthurskiii 3 года назад
The crazy thing about LeBron is that he’s still having what would be a peak season for most great players. He’s a different breed.
@ImbetterthanDWade
@ImbetterthanDWade 3 года назад
True !
@alfeovictor
@alfeovictor 3 года назад
@Yuvi A citation needed
@stefvanderstraeten8921
@stefvanderstraeten8921 3 года назад
@Yuvi A then the whole league would be, so still a different breed
@vibe2118
@vibe2118 3 года назад
@Yuvi A L
@vibe2118
@vibe2118 3 года назад
@@ImbetterthanDWade 😭
@jovandoncevski
@jovandoncevski 3 года назад
I swear this guy knows basketball more than a huge percentage of analysts
@yungluluu
@yungluluu 3 года назад
Not a huge percent, all of them. He is a better analyst than anybody that ever worked for espn or the sports media.
@jovandoncevski
@jovandoncevski 3 года назад
@@yungluluu Agreed, just trying to be somewhat respectful to them, but this guy opened up a new view on this sport that no one ever did
@yungluluu
@yungluluu 3 года назад
@@jovandoncevski fuck that. I’m not gonna respect analysts when they send the wrong message to the youth and non basketball fans. Never ever telling the truth always speaking in generalities. They don’t deserve your respect or my respect.
@vmrabello
@vmrabello 3 года назад
most of these television analysts probably dont even analyze anything, they're just "hot take" machines or showmen, most of the time only talking about these made up intangibles such as "being a dog" or "killer mentality"
@petarnaumovski5362
@petarnaumovski5362 3 года назад
@@vmrabello tbf that's what networks want,they don't want ben's insightful commentary,they want clicks.Rather if you check the non-sellouts out you'll find some good basketball minds there as well.I fear there isn't a pie where the money isn't mixed in,but guys like zach lowe,prime bill simmons and j.kyle mann can be downright inspiring,if not on the bleeding edge of statistical analysis.
@9ra307
@9ra307 3 года назад
2018 LeBron was so good, that I believe that the 2018 Bron was slightly better than 2013. His IQ was 100% his skill was elite. He hit every clutch shot needed, he was a great shooter, he was the best playmaker I have ever seen, and he had all of the athleticism he needed to dominate.
@DJlaffin
@DJlaffin 2 года назад
2018 lebron was unreal, the only time i was dumbfounded watching a player other than kobe
@henryviiifake8244
@henryviiifake8244 2 года назад
They called him *LeThanos* for a reason. I don't think we'll ever see such a playoff performance again for a long, _long_ time.
@micahpsungo4153
@micahpsungo4153 2 года назад
I just think his defense in 2013 alone puts him above 2018 just because he really wasn’t as defensively active then, however in 2013 offensively he was on par or maybe even better then 2018 while also play DPOY caliber defense
@dusk6159
@dusk6159 2 года назад
2018 Lebron was something myth-like a-la Wilt.
@tahja
@tahja 2 года назад
also the time "LeBronto" happened. Man terrorized the east.
@junaidahmad1492
@junaidahmad1492 3 года назад
I heard "magic like", "bird like", "big man like" and we all know he is a power forward as well. This dude is so complete
@dusk6159
@dusk6159 2 года назад
And he now added Center. And already in the Lakers stint he already had added the PG.
@Smoothyoki
@Smoothyoki 9 месяцев назад
Because he’s a 6’9 big who is the most athletic player of all time while being the best playmaker ever
@Samkonia4728
@Samkonia4728 4 месяца назад
​@@dusk6159You could probably win 70 games with 2020 Lebron at PG, Current Lebron at SG, 2009 Lebron at SF, 2018 Lebron at PF and 2013 Lebron at C
@MindfulAttraction
@MindfulAttraction 3 года назад
another thing about this season, lebron rarely fouled. He played DPOY defense with 2 fouls per game. Unreal
@carusohighlightreel4275
@carusohighlightreel4275 3 года назад
@@et4003 Not just not very good, terrible. Simply put, never use it.
@carusohighlightreel4275
@carusohighlightreel4275 3 года назад
@@JL-fh4qw Defensive metrics can be ehh... at times. You really need more film analysis than metrics.
@JL-fh4qw
@JL-fh4qw 3 года назад
@jaydexe DRTG is not the same as defense rating, the former is a box accumulated stat. Every elite defensive player performs consistently well in defense rating.
@ddp5406
@ddp5406 3 года назад
@@JL-fh4qw watch the games not the box scores
@tiktokexposed898
@tiktokexposed898 3 года назад
@@JL-fh4qw Just stop lol Lebron was robbed of DPOY that year. Gasol didnt even make 1st team all defense. Lebrons defensive metrics were great. Gasols numbers were only better because he played on the grit and grind grizzlies who played great team defense. Meanwhile Lebron had a bigger defensive load to carry and still was the best defender in the league
@phothewin6019
@phothewin6019 3 года назад
2013 may be his best individual season, but in a playoff series, I'm taking 2016-2018 or 2020 Bron. I think even Bron said himself that he'd beat his younger, more athletic self due to his greater basketball IQ, and I believe him. His feel for the game and mental fortitude later on in his career were better than they ever were in Miami.
@pedromdcc13
@pedromdcc13 3 года назад
Hard to argue against, but I think his overall motor (especially on defense) and athletic advantage might equalize or surpass his impact later years.
@phothewin6019
@phothewin6019 3 года назад
@@pedromdcc13 The thing to me is that, while he isn't as athletic as 2013 Bron, he's still incredibly athletic in the later portions of his career. He may use it sparingly in regular seasons, but definitely turns it up in the playoffs. Just last year (aka 5 months ago) he looked great in the playoffs. I think his (lesser but still sufficient) athleticism coupled with his greater "chess" skills make 2016-2018 & 2020 Bron more valuable in the playoffs.
@simonamorim8178
@simonamorim8178 3 года назад
Ben might agree, he has another video in which he makes the argument the last 3 games of 2016 playoffs may be the 3 greatest games ever played. But these videos are about the season as a whole.
@phothewin6019
@phothewin6019 3 года назад
@@simonamorim8178 True, I did see that vid!
@splashgod2509
@splashgod2509 3 года назад
Lebron's BBall Iq was insane in his earlier years so I think that athleticism would make him better
@LonghornsLegend
@LonghornsLegend 3 года назад
5:11 I'll never forget watching this live when his headband fell off and he activated his takeover meter at the same time. He played the entire ending of this game with a different level of energy I hadn't seen before
@rebelsoup1947
@rebelsoup1947 2 года назад
I call that the headband game
@TheRulersBack18
@TheRulersBack18 2 года назад
and ppl act like it was just ray allen saving them with that 3 in the corner...lebron TURNED TF UP when the headband fell off, it was gonna be the headband game before ray hit that 3
@GNOLEB
@GNOLEB 3 года назад
270lbs , that’s really wild that he was moving that fast at that weight.
@localneo-graphic4647
@localneo-graphic4647 2 года назад
He's one of the most physically gifted players ever, with state of the art training AND performance enhancing drugs. What do you expect, the NBA to tear down their image because their poster child is scummy? Same thing for MJ. He wasn't cheating, but was almost certainly betting on himself.
@applycontext9161
@applycontext9161 2 года назад
@@localneo-graphic4647 exactly,
@Heartbrayk.
@Heartbrayk. 2 года назад
@@localneo-graphic4647 The Olympics is neutral territory when it comes to drug testing. Put that myth to bed because you have no proof.
@michaelactub5956
@michaelactub5956 2 года назад
@@localneo-graphic4647 bro u tripping u even know what performance enhancing drugs do? just like steroids they dont make u better overnight, they growth so u still need to work ur ass off to actually make it useful, just as bodybuilders who use steroids, they still go to the gym everyday for 3 hour workouts and keep a steady diet, there is no magic drug.
@MrHastah
@MrHastah 2 года назад
He is 6'8 or something, it's not like he is obese. Plus he was running up and down on the court good whole life... It's no surprise. It's not the same with a normal guy that weights that much but is way shorter(which means obese) and also it's it of shape.
@yuh-fv7ds
@yuh-fv7ds 3 года назад
What's unique (and scary) about #GreatestPeaks is it's like peeling back the curtain and truly meeting your heroes for the first time. I'm always curious to see whether your brilliant analysis confirms or reshapes the greatness that my eyes perceived/appreciated over the years.
@phothewin6019
@phothewin6019 3 года назад
@@jokerquinn8310 Facile take.
@shadowflame5011
@shadowflame5011 3 года назад
@@jokerquinn8310 man had to copy and paste this on every comment bc he that obsessed w lebron 😂
@ernestmccaleb3545
@ernestmccaleb3545 3 года назад
@@jokerquinn8310 this is the greatest peaks series.
@BlueGrovyle
@BlueGrovyle 3 года назад
@@jokerquinn8310 while I was initially surprised by the same metrics you're referring to in your comment when I first saw them, I realized how much more sense they make in context. LeBron is not MJ, Kobe, or KD. He doesn't shoot the mid-range a lot, so the fact that his overall percentage outside of finishing is low is unsurprising when most of those shots are three-pointers. Over his career, he's been largely an average three point shooter. However, his all-time great ability to finish at the rim (and generate open jump shots for teammates) overcompensates for his average jump shot. It should also be noted that many of his highest volume mid-range shooting seasons were also his lowest efficiency ones, coming early on in his career when he was the only threatening assignment for defenses due to his lack-luster supporting casts.
@tacolover9768
@tacolover9768 3 года назад
Joker Quinn lmao you’re right what a bum. Shaq is also a bum, man shot probably 30% on shots outside 3 feet
@dzh70
@dzh70 3 года назад
"That is just bionic strength and dexterity that would make Isaac Asimov proud..." And that is why "Thinking Basketball" is RU-vid's best basketball channel by a landslide..
@WhelmedButReady
@WhelmedButReady 3 года назад
I really wish I understood that reference. But I have no clue what that meant
@eamonnbeahan5611
@eamonnbeahan5611 3 года назад
@@WhelmedButReady Asimov is a famous science fiction writer, he wrote about superhuman robots at various points in his career.
@veracity5977
@veracity5977 3 года назад
Yeah the most impressive thing about this guy is his pop culture metaphors I swear
@yungelplaga9538
@yungelplaga9538 2 года назад
Yea his has a colorful vernacular that paints the picture he's tryna portray...underrated skill
@jaelenbeard4095
@jaelenbeard4095 3 года назад
His peak was definitely 2011-2016, that's 3 rings in 5 years and the greatest comeback in NBA history against a all time great team with the numbers to go with it
@gikgik4254
@gikgik4254 2 года назад
Facts facts u could also stretch it to 2018 when he should've won mvp over harden
@dirkimy
@dirkimy 2 года назад
2010 to 2015 was his peak, 2016 he is already on his way down
@deshawnmcintyre9032
@deshawnmcintyre9032 2 года назад
@@dirkimy I would argue his best season was 2018
@rightouskofi7861
@rightouskofi7861 2 года назад
His true peak was 2009-13 09 is easily his best season
@kluemenadi
@kluemenadi 2 года назад
What’s funny is he’s a better shooter now than he’s ever been
@peterhuang780
@peterhuang780 2 года назад
Bron may not be the strongest player, or the fastest player, but he's faster than the strongest player, and he's stronger than the fastest player.
@nonstop
@nonstop 3 года назад
This should be a show on ESPN. Bless you for making these with such detail.
@jessicalancaster4280
@jessicalancaster4280 3 года назад
LBJ shoots 37.5% outside of 3 feet in the regular season and 35.9% outside of 3 feet in the post season for his career. He shots 38% from mid mid range for his career. In go ahead shots in the regular season and playoffs to win or tie the game in the last 5 seconds, Lebron is 19/95 for 20%. King James has shot under 40% in 5 different playoff series.
@SaidBayan
@SaidBayan 3 года назад
@@jessicalancaster4280 he’s waaaay over 40% rent free in your head
@joshualee9540
@joshualee9540 3 года назад
@@jessicalancaster4280 This entire comment reminds me of that Lenarr Young video where the LeBron hater just yelled stats from an Instagram comment.
@MrJ9191
@MrJ9191 3 года назад
Watch "MJ vs Lebron: the BEST Goat comparison" by DANGERProduction. By far the best and most comprehensive comparison that accounts for different eras and positions MJ and LBJ played. You will find MJ is way ahead of LBJ overall, he beats him in personal accolades/statistics/winning/clutchness/eye tests. MJ does not need to jump ships to join with other star players to win chip, he stayed in one team and persevered, unlike LBJ who joined Wade/Bosh/Kyrie/Love/AD etc, not mentioning how many times he needs his teammates to bail him out in the finals (Irving, Allen, etc) In MJ's 13 seasons vs LBJ's 17 seasons, MJ not only had more rings, but he was: 10 times scoring champ (LBJ 1), 9 times all defence 1st team (LBJ 5), 1 time DPOY (LBJ none), 6 times NBA Champ (LBJ 4), 6 times FMVP (LBJ 4), 5 times MVP (LBJ 4), 3 times steals leader (LBJ none), 2 times slamdunk champ (LBJ none), not mentioning his rebounds (in contrary to public belief, MJ's ranking is higher amongst SGs than LBJ's ranking amongst SFs), win shares (MJ number 1), player efficiecny rating (MJ number 1), shooting percentage in clutch time (MJ 50% vs LBJ abysmal 20%) etc, way ahead of LBJ. The differences go on and on. The number of differences here speaks for itself. Oh yes, since some dumb TV personalities such as N Wright, S Sharpe and C Cowherd like to use cumulative stats to push for LBJ's unworthy case (MJ joined NBA at 21 yo while LBJ joined at 18 yo), it would be fairer to include MJ's college accolades including: 1 x NCAA champ, 1 x freshman of the year, 2 x players of the year
@BlackOrder007
@BlackOrder007 3 года назад
@@MrJ9191 wow you just need to include MJ's college accomplishment where competition is much lower than the NBA. I know MJ won the award section but you know what, i ask you who is MJ competition at his position in his era? Lbj had the truth, the 🐍,the 🤖,PG and later maybe luka and Giannis at his position of course his numbers against his matchup were gonna be lower than MJs. Tell me who is his competition at his position? Drexler? Dumars? or you gonna point ainge? Cmon MJ is great so is Lebron too. Different players different era. For me MJ A1 LBJ B1
@sambalaskas5082
@sambalaskas5082 3 года назад
My dad always had an anecdote for lebron when we would watch together: “he is MJ when he wants to be MJ and Magic when he wants to be Magic and can be anything in between.” And that’s from a diehard bulls fan, (my sisters middle name being Jordan).
@dusk6159
@dusk6159 3 года назад
Great and accurate point! Lebron, MJ and Magic, what a basketball trio, and in one court...
@dedricklane4899
@dedricklane4899 3 года назад
Magic Vision and MJ explosion with Karl Malone’s Body
@dusk6159
@dusk6159 3 года назад
@@dedricklane4899 Indeed, that's crazy accurate. One could mention even Sir Charles
@sgt.krakatoa1093
@sgt.krakatoa1093 3 года назад
@@dusk6159 That'd be scary
@guhsuckyamudda586
@guhsuckyamudda586 3 года назад
Yes, your father’s “anecdote” wasn’t original. LeBron was [incorrectly] regarded as a MJ-Magic combo for about the first 13 years of his career. Personally, I see him as an amalgamation of Wilt, Karl, and Pippen.
@vigneshsubramanian2511
@vigneshsubramanian2511 3 года назад
Miami Bron was like Bird where he really excelled at off-ball passing. Later on, he became like magic and was able to orchestrate a full offense with having the ball in his hands.
@yakubamansaray4676
@yakubamansaray4676 3 года назад
Peak LeBron really was a joy to watch. He played the best basketball I've seen anyone play post-2000. A real all around phenomenon. The most wonderful thing about this series is eschewing all the narratives and lazy analysis allows one to appreciate how incredible these top guys actually were.
@MO-rl9gl
@MO-rl9gl 3 года назад
The fact that I’m not even sure that this is Lebrons prime just shows how great he is. I personally think 2016 was his prime.
@boodnasser3081
@boodnasser3081 3 года назад
2015-2018 was his prime offensively specially in the playoffs. I think Ben didn't choose these years because LeBron was resting on the defensive end for the most part during that stretch
@getTheSchmack
@getTheSchmack 3 года назад
2016-2018
@Terror832
@Terror832 3 года назад
2012-13. Statistically it was not as dominant but eye test wise he was the complete package was still being a freak athlete.
@kingz9036
@kingz9036 3 года назад
@@boodnasser3081 Not in 2016 that was a defensive masterpiece especially in that comeback.
@dobz746
@dobz746 3 года назад
@@boodnasser3081 Its not that he is resting.. Lue the head coach is no defensive coach. I mean if you see Lebron's years with Mike Brown, Spoelstra, Blatt in 2015 and now Vogel he had above average defensive efficiency. Its Lue's "chill" defensive philosophies that should be in question and also Kyrie and Love's below average defensive skills made that Cavs team a slouch on defense.
@Madvillainy48
@Madvillainy48 3 года назад
2018 was his offensive peak, 2013 was his defensive peak. Thats facts.
@ZZ-ex8py
@ZZ-ex8py 2 года назад
nope, his defensive peak was actually 11 or 12 13 was his overall peak
@that_dude_tk7327
@that_dude_tk7327 2 года назад
I have a question what should I work on specifically to pickup these qualities he mentioned?
@jaoh6659
@jaoh6659 2 года назад
He's juiced up.
@rightouskofi7861
@rightouskofi7861 2 года назад
His offensove peak was 09 check the advance stats
@itzmarvinplays1605
@itzmarvinplays1605 Месяц назад
2018 was his offensive plus basketball peak, and 2012 and 2013 was his defensive and athletic peak
@ACEDshooter
@ACEDshooter Год назад
Lebron ability to quickly accelerate and decelerate to a completely stop is insanely impressive. I’m surprise he has torn something yet
@christianroylammawin5101
@christianroylammawin5101 3 года назад
Spurs defense on him in 2007 and 2013 finals made him master his jump shot.. During that Spurs series in 2013, Spurs clogging the lane and it limit his effectiveness specially thaf game 6 but in game 7 that series, he shot 6 or 7 three pointer..
@nonyobussiness3440
@nonyobussiness3440 Год назад
Idk why the spurs kept clogging the paint in game 7 because lebron and Shane Wade making all their jumpers which was really keeping them in the game. It would have better having lebron drive and kick because Allen and bush were scoreless. If lebron can drive into the paint he will. He’s on the heat so he’ll kick to a player if he thinks the layup has low chance of going in. Lebron will keep trying to hit the open man even if they keep missing. Lebron was hot taking jumpers, let him drive and kick because the other heat couldn’t score.
@sonnyking1218
@sonnyking1218 3 года назад
Lebron’s game in his early days are part of the 90s basketball era where they didn’t emphasize the importance of shooting 3s, he transitioned very well up to this era where his shooting behind the arc is above league average
@geordiejones5618
@geordiejones5618 2 года назад
He dominated the paint when spacing was localized to the paint as a goddamn 20 year old people really gonna regret hating this man. His volume at this point makes even Kareem look second rate in terms of how well he's held up.
@superbtruck
@superbtruck Год назад
great point
@aaronporter2180
@aaronporter2180 Год назад
@@geordiejones5618 I agree but a lot of the hate he brought on himself. Him having that Heatles press conference promising not 3 not 4 not 5 followed by him choking in the playoffs turned a lot of people against him that being said the people saying he is barely top 10 would never have been happy
@cottonmather8146
@cottonmather8146 Год назад
@@aaronporter2180 People would've hated him regardless. He brings it upon himself, but when you've been hyped up since you were in high school and people want to see you fail, it's hard not to have an ego. 2011 will forever be a stain on his resume when talking about GOAT debates, but I highly doubt any version of Lebron post 2011 is going to fold against being guarded by JJ Barea and Jason Kidd
@MrDragonkarp
@MrDragonkarp Год назад
That 07 finals run at 21 is still wild to me
@TheHockeyjock10
@TheHockeyjock10 3 года назад
Those "The LeBron's" commercials we're freaking hilarious, thanks for the flashback!
@seanwarner9893
@seanwarner9893 3 года назад
“You think Michael trained in a pool!?” 😂😂😂
@RLSmith-jt8qj
@RLSmith-jt8qj 3 года назад
@@seanwarner9893 you can't get past Detroit training in no pool!!!
@psychofunksoldier02
@psychofunksoldier02 3 года назад
I remember watching those Heat Championship teams in the playoffs and what stood out to me at that time was Lebron’s efficiency. Seemed like he always had 30 points shooting 12-15. And that D they played was aggressive !
@stinkypete5558
@stinkypete5558 3 года назад
The craziest thing is that Gilbert arenas and d Wade were having a serious conversation on his podcast about lebron possibly being at his best ever right now, what other player has been this good for this long
@moneymoney3235
@moneymoney3235 3 года назад
No one
@eboy4216
@eboy4216 3 года назад
Jordan.
@camrose306
@camrose306 2 года назад
@@eboy4216 ???? Jordan only played like 13 seasons. LeBrons averaged 27+ for 17 straight seasons now
@eboy4216
@eboy4216 2 года назад
@@camrose306 Kareem.
@cyberbron2077
@cyberbron2077 2 года назад
@@eboy4216 yup Kareem is the only one but LeBron is more impressive only because he's so athletic and the main ballhandler which means more miles on his legs. Very impressive that he's still this good.
@dustinchang5073
@dustinchang5073 3 года назад
The passing is actually so bonkers.
@RLSmith-jt8qj
@RLSmith-jt8qj 3 года назад
Yup
@tiktokexposed898
@tiktokexposed898 3 года назад
Lebron is a top 5 passer of all time easily
@eliecermesa4826
@eliecermesa4826 3 года назад
@@tiktokexposed898 In my opinion, just because of his size and the threat he poses on offense by himself, he's the best passer of all time. He's huge and great at scoring so most of the time you're gonna need someone helping the dude guarding Bron, or youre gonna have to double team him. And hes amazing at exploiting that. Hes strong as hell so his passes are just faster than everyone elses. Hes smart as hell and accurate so he can make any pass he wants. And he's tall + longer arms so theres not a lot of angles he cant pass from
@tiktokexposed898
@tiktokexposed898 3 года назад
@@eliecermesa4826 fair point.
@dusk6159
@dusk6159 3 года назад
Dustin Chang Indeed, that's crazy, especially on top of the overall offensive package already. And it's so crazy that it makes a player with a top 6 all time career average of 27ppg a pass-first guy, sheesh!
@nicolasrubiorodriguez2173
@nicolasrubiorodriguez2173 3 года назад
I know his peak was in Miami but I would love a 2018 Bron video
@nastyeggplant
@nastyeggplant 3 года назад
man's offensive repertoire was soo good he was basically the cav's head coach
@ebengueluc3157
@ebengueluc3157 3 года назад
Definitely
@mr.sunshine2017
@mr.sunshine2017 3 года назад
@@nastyeggplant lmao couldnt agree more
@slummo
@slummo 3 года назад
most definitely
@9ra307
@9ra307 3 года назад
I consider both as his peaks. 😂 Miami he had All-Time defense with great offense. but in 2018, his offensive capabilities, durability, clutch and IQ were all used at his highest value.
@Zaymane808
@Zaymane808 3 года назад
Brons athleticism went down but his fundamentals and poise improved. Since he’s a blessed athlete he knows when and where to use his energy for the longevity of a game. Just look at the nba finals of 2020. Game 5 rondo ran the show and bron made like 8 threes doing off ball work💯🤷🏾‍♂️
@yungelplaga9538
@yungelplaga9538 2 года назад
Iq off the charts the only thing that slipped is his speed...he still blocking shots at the highest point this many seasons in smh he's the goat
@Chairsium
@Chairsium 3 года назад
My goodness, it's so weird seeing LeBron in a Heat jersey without a headband. It just feels wrong.
@babon9697
@babon9697 3 года назад
Prime lebron and curry duo wouldve been too perfect. They would be competing for mvp against each other.
@RLSmith-jt8qj
@RLSmith-jt8qj 3 года назад
😱😱😱😱
@geordiejones5618
@geordiejones5618 2 года назад
@@RLSmith-jt8qj no joke they would not lose a single game for at least one season. 82-0 season, 16-0 playoffs
@Thanosdidtherighthing
@Thanosdidtherighthing 2 года назад
@@geordiejones5618 🌝He had a top 3 shooting guard of all time in Dwayne Wade and got carried in their first playoff run 🌝
@KOHoxton
@KOHoxton 2 года назад
@@Thanosdidtherighthing Everyone has a bad performance, you'll be alright.
@the757general2
@the757general2 Год назад
@@Thanosdidtherighthing LeBron only played bad in the finals not the entire playoff run so stop with the revisionist history
@konstantins1385
@konstantins1385 3 года назад
Probably the greatest series I have watched on RU-vid in any category.
@dusk6159
@dusk6159 3 года назад
For the basketball one, easily. It's great to follow it live.
@Unknown-nc4jq
@Unknown-nc4jq 3 года назад
imo Clayton Crowley's ''Making the case'' is better and probably the inspiration for this series.
@randomfaca
@randomfaca Год назад
I'm glad that the stats show that the Bron-Wade duo wasn't exactly the smoothest. They did play well one off the other in the championship seasons, with cuts and of course on a fast break but overall in the half court they weren't fantastic. But what I believe it did allow was for both of them to get some rest on offense. Wade didn't have any serious injuries if I recall correctly and Bron did his usual 48 minute playoff game. And it also allowed them to, at times, play that very aggressive defensive scramble style that Spoelstra loved. Another really key thing was when James did have one of the few off games, Wade would always turn his play up and cover for it. Had some really key games against Indiana in particular.
@chrischancellor6301
@chrischancellor6301 3 года назад
The quality of this series has been incredible. Keep up the great work, can’t wait to see the future of this channel.
@FlyWithMe_666
@FlyWithMe_666 3 года назад
I’ve been following LeBron’s career for a few years now. May become a decent role player on a good team or even a starter on a weaker team. Needs to work on his skyhook.
@sharifbrown3567
@sharifbrown3567 3 года назад
Lol
@RLSmith-jt8qj
@RLSmith-jt8qj 3 года назад
Lmao....ass
@Bruh-gs9ky
@Bruh-gs9ky 3 года назад
Wtf you mean? He’s obviously is the greatest shooter ever
@Izzy-vg8jv
@Izzy-vg8jv 3 года назад
I remember watching these seasons. He just looked different from everyone else.
@bcyost1908
@bcyost1908 3 года назад
Cause he was different than everybody else lol.
@tiktokexposed898
@tiktokexposed898 3 года назад
Cause he is the goat
@tiktokexposed898
@tiktokexposed898 3 года назад
@Jeffrey Hicks it was legendary
@user-bw6pt9dy6f
@user-bw6pt9dy6f 3 года назад
@Jeffrey Hicks 4 rings and 10 finals (so far) is not just solid.Its like saying Superman is just ''strong''
@ddp5406
@ddp5406 3 года назад
@@user-bw6pt9dy6f shhhh🤫 u will awaken the skip and stephen A. propaganda machine that succeeded in convincing millions, that reaching the finals and losing is somehow way worse than losing in the preliminary rounds
@Andy77975
@Andy77975 Год назад
It's a tradition to come back here once in a while
@seowth
@seowth 2 месяца назад
facts. Big fella still doing it is mind-boggling
@rtchamp01
@rtchamp01 3 года назад
2018 Bron though he never won a chip. Will always be the greatest in my opinion. The perfect blend of athelticism, skill, clutchness and IQ.
@Chadius_Thundercock
@Chadius_Thundercock 2 месяца назад
His defense was bad though, which is why I think 2013 was better
@rtchamp01
@rtchamp01 2 месяца назад
@@Chadius_Thundercock 2018: Higher PPG, Higher RPG, Higher APG, Higher TS% 2013: Higher BPG, Higher 3% (4%), Higher FT% (3%) Not to mention that Lebron had Ray Allen, Bosh, Wade on the Heat, he was younger, therefore definitely had more energy on defense. You can argue Lebron had noone on the Cavs in 2018 therefore he scored more. However, he also assisted on more despite the players he had around him.
@switchmaster64
@switchmaster64 3 года назад
"This was the Android upgrade" as Kawhi shoots. Nice
@chungusbudungus4062
@chungusbudungus4062 3 года назад
I’m just gonna appreciate this before every comment is a Jordan vs LeBron debate Edit: I’m a Tim Duncan guy. I don’t have a singular GOAT
@ImbetterthanDWade
@ImbetterthanDWade 3 года назад
I’M THE GOAT!
@Equinoccios
@Equinoccios 3 года назад
So fucking annoying that you can't talk about any of the two, because there comes the no-live "fanboys" to compare some stupid statistics that "totally proves" X is better than Y.
@Equinoccios
@Equinoccios 3 года назад
@@jokerquinn8310 Exactly, thank you for proving my point no-live fanboy
@dusttaker
@dusttaker 3 года назад
You are a Bronsexual?
@Equinoccios
@Equinoccios 3 года назад
@@dusttaker No, I'm just not fucking dumb. I'm a Blazers fan, I couldn't care less for the Lakers this season. But I find it hilarious that Jordan fanboys and Lebron fanboys can't talk about the other player without the need to explain that one is DEFINITELY BETTER
@lafaders
@lafaders Год назад
Lebron was absolutely unstoppable in his prime. And seeing him up close and personal was just jaw dropping
@gumballwaterson1957
@gumballwaterson1957 Год назад
Well, except for '11. He was stopped pretty well then...and '14. I'd give you "absolutely" unstoppable if he didn't have those blemishes, but he was a monster even though I ding him for only being unstoppable after stacking his teams.
@poly_g6068
@poly_g6068 Год назад
@@gumballwaterson1957 He was """"limited""" to 28ppg on 57% shooting in 2014.
@gumballwaterson1957
@gumballwaterson1957 Год назад
@@poly_g6068 Come on my guy, that 2014 series, Bron got his numbers when the game was out of hand. Beating a team in 5 games where the margin isn't close is "stopping" or "limiting" someone imo.
@poly_g6068
@poly_g6068 Год назад
@@gumballwaterson1957 Well that would be wrong then because there's 4 other players accounting for the rest of the score and 28ppg on good efficiency is not exactly being the weak link
@gumballwaterson1957
@gumballwaterson1957 Год назад
@@poly_g6068 The series was not close and Lebron did his damage in garbage time (which was most the game). You're looking at a stat sheet to say he wasn't slowed and I'm talking about what actually happened in the series since a stat sheet doesn't tell you when/how someone scores. It's all good though, we just disagree on the definition of "slowed" and "limited".
@jsarg345
@jsarg345 3 года назад
Sad to think that millions of NBA "fans" will watch a talking head sport show have the same boring argument about the game of basketball and feel like they learnt something when this is the the type of content the game benefits from... you know, go figure, some actual knowledge being given.
@maximuschinus
@maximuschinus 3 года назад
Lol some of those "fans" are doing it in the comments, can't even enjoy greatness while it's happening
@kingyonis5182
@kingyonis5182 3 года назад
💯 facts
@WhelmedButReady
@WhelmedButReady 3 года назад
Y'know, what's weird? Seeing more people talk about how toxic the comment section will be for this video than actual toxic comments.🤔
@Thragdain
@Thragdain 3 года назад
Maybe this channel just brings in more nuanced and reasonable NBA fans than the usual madness of NBA content comment sections
@joshuab.5323
@joshuab.5323 3 года назад
@@Thragdain Main reason why I love this channel
@Flash236926
@Flash236926 3 года назад
Yeah you usually see that stuff in the replies of every Sportscenter tweet or NBA memes facebook post
@davispo7550
@davispo7550 3 года назад
It appears that the toxicity emerges in the replies of the popular comments a few hours post-upload. If you wish to suffer, find a comment chain with 20+ replies and scroll down a bit.
@noob.168
@noob.168 3 года назад
people watching these types of vids just wanna enjoy different greats from different eras.
@jadon3760
@jadon3760 3 года назад
The craziest thing about Lebron is how his game has evolved as he continues to age. He’s such a a versatile player.
@MegaNumber001
@MegaNumber001 3 года назад
Beautiful video, especially enjoyed the freezframe section. Really highlights how much of it was guesswork on behalf of the defence, they were at his mercy when he was in control.
@coreyshafarman8918
@coreyshafarman8918 Год назад
This whole series is so absurdly good. I learned a lot and now see some of my favorite players in a different way. Thank you for what you do!
@ephsee8669
@ephsee8669 3 года назад
These videos help me to appreciate basketball more and also help film study on specific players, helps you appreciate some guys that you never appreciated before
@raghavtaneja13
@raghavtaneja13 3 года назад
Only two videos left after this. Kd and steph. Damn I'm gonna miss this series😭
@sean24833
@sean24833 3 года назад
I don't think steph should be apart of it because he got worse in the playoff
@jameslearing970
@jameslearing970 3 года назад
@@sean24833 Also he's not that good a defender overall. Course he's decent compared to other pgs but he's not up there with the guys he's gone over in this series.
@sean24833
@sean24833 3 года назад
@@jameslearing970 yeah that too I understand offensively he's transcendent but there's more to this than just offense everyone of these guys in this series was all defense capable i don't see how steph can be in it even magic had size to make up for on defense steph to me just like malone and barkley and apparently harden misses the cut to me
@diatribeeverything
@diatribeeverything 3 года назад
KD and Steph are a joke in the sense that they have inflated numbers and wins given that they both have into their fear of lebron and teamed up.
@mike0172ajax
@mike0172ajax 3 года назад
Steph is probably the best offensive player ever. There is a reason why defenses focussed more on Steph than on KD while they were playing together. They rather see KD hit a (late contested) mid range than letting Steph shoot from the logo.
@nathanbroad4736
@nathanbroad4736 Год назад
i keep coming back to the greatest peaks series. so good
@jamesmontgomery1930
@jamesmontgomery1930 3 года назад
Great video again thinkin, truly a must watch series. I want to go into all that makes this great but one odd tiny detail is the music. Calm, even, and enough to hear but not drown you out. Also it is not lyrical garbage many would use just for the trends. This music with your speech pattern makes it not only enjoyable but easy to listen. I know it is odd and ultimately not too important, but I just want you to know all your work is noticed even if never mentioned. Thank you again, great video!!
@MindfulAttraction
@MindfulAttraction 3 года назад
Even tho bird is my favorite player of all time, LBJ surpassed him that 2013-14 season. He had the FULL ARSENAL
@mikjord
@mikjord 3 года назад
Put Bird in this era and his numbers would be off the charts.
@phoenixplayz1581
@phoenixplayz1581 3 года назад
@@mikjord Put bird in this era and he would look like a plumber
@ibk2205
@ibk2205 3 года назад
@@phoenixplayz1581 fax lmao
@mikjord
@mikjord 3 года назад
@@phoenixplayz1581 only in your dreams. Larry would dominate them all. His stats would be inhance by today's childish rules and like Lebron, Harden and Westbrook his numbers would soar considerably.
@sgt.krakatoa1093
@sgt.krakatoa1093 3 года назад
Imma leave a comment here so I can see how much of a mess the reply section's gonna be later
@bananabonzai
@bananabonzai 3 года назад
Imagine trying to catch a pass from lebron. The ball would punch a hole through me.
@firejuggler31
@firejuggler31 3 года назад
Naw, he’d size you up and include just enough touch to put you in the best position to score.
@edp-gb6yz
@edp-gb6yz 3 года назад
😂😂😂
@YunisRajab
@YunisRajab 3 года назад
If you know how to absorb the force there's nothing you can't catch
@jesslancaste83aj
@jesslancaste83aj 3 года назад
.Lebron shoots 37.5% outside of 3 feet in the regular season and 35.9% outside of 3 feet in the post season for his career. He shots 38% from mid mid range for his career. In go ahead shots in the regular season and playoffs to win or tie the game, Lebron is 19/95 for 20%. Lebron has shot under 40% in 5 different playoff series.
@edp-gb6yz
@edp-gb6yz 3 года назад
@@jesslancaste83aj k
@bueyhohang
@bueyhohang 3 года назад
Ben thanks again. I can’t tell you how awesome it feels when they pop up!
@jaysonisip5645
@jaysonisip5645 3 года назад
Man your contents are so good. You deserve more viewers, i know you spend a lot of time to make this quality high videos.
@diegoavila8815
@diegoavila8815 3 года назад
I wish there was a breakdown like this for soccer players, this is done beautifully
@EmacMac-ph2zd
@EmacMac-ph2zd 3 года назад
“You think Michael trained in a pool?!”
@jasonbournesburner3845
@jasonbournesburner3845 3 года назад
he did
@Underpantsniper
@Underpantsniper 2 года назад
He mostly trained on a golf course every summer
@Industrious420
@Industrious420 2 года назад
great commercial, the guys above don't get it.
@lynnerose7891
@lynnerose7891 7 месяцев назад
An 8 year peak is INSANE. That’s longer than most NBA CAREERS.
@Valdasgs
@Valdasgs 3 года назад
Love this series ! Keep up the great work !
@tonyrigatoni1705
@tonyrigatoni1705 3 года назад
Would love to see a future series where you evaluate specific championship teams like the 73-9 warriors or the bad boy pistons
@mihirrao7002
@mihirrao7002 3 года назад
the 73-9 warriors weren't a championship team
@tonyrigatoni1705
@tonyrigatoni1705 3 года назад
@@mihirrao7002 my bad I guess I just meant more along the lines of recognizable teams throughout nba history
@jamesmarhen
@jamesmarhen 3 года назад
I got to see Magic, Bird, Dominique, Barkley, Jordan, Shaq, Kobe, and LeBron in their prime and as much as I hated Bird and Kobe I always appreciated them all. When you see guys like D-Rose, Grant Hill and others with incredible athletic ability suffer from career altering injuries it's frustrating and you feel bad that you never had a chance to see them hit that level where they are near their peak in athleticism combined with incredible knowledge of the game. It's a pleasure when guys like Jordan and LeBron get that peak, seize on the opportunity and you get to see basketball played at such an incredible level.
@kropchik
@kropchik 3 года назад
First video of this channel that I watch. I'm in owe for the virtuosity of knowledge, method of anylise and editing. Music is like video games from the 90's but somehow helps concentrating. A high university level capacity no TV show can match.
@BitsofJoshua
@BitsofJoshua 2 года назад
This is the first video of yours that I've seen. I think I'm in for a treat if they're all even 1/2 this good. Great job
@ImBarryScottCSS
@ImBarryScottCSS 3 года назад
Dropping the Issac Asimov reference can this channel possibly be any better?
@dusk6159
@dusk6159 3 года назад
After all, with something like THAT to comment and describe one can't do nothing but reach those levels. And that on top of an analysis like this, with three themes and with the all-time high 29 mins or so. I definitely got the episode greatness and insanity that I imagined and hoped for.
@TheSands83
@TheSands83 3 года назад
Yeah he could know what he’s talking about
@williammccabe2895
@williammccabe2895 3 года назад
This has been my favorite episode so far. Breaking down WHY Lebron is a powerhouse is just awesome
@Michigan_dad
@Michigan_dad 3 года назад
I’ve said this before but this is one of my favorite channels on RU-vid!
@thomasnemeth3211
@thomasnemeth3211 3 года назад
Good video. I enjoyed it. Very well researched and presented. I'll check out your other videos. Great job.
@chambeet
@chambeet 3 года назад
I wish I watched LeBron more during his Miami days, but I really started following basketball more closely when he came back to the Cavs a second time.
@daltongiddings2771
@daltongiddings2771 3 года назад
Those 2016 finals is what cemented me as a basketball fan
@arrownoir
@arrownoir 3 года назад
@@daltongiddings2771 2006 Finals for me.
@tiktokexposed898
@tiktokexposed898 3 года назад
@@daltongiddings2771 greatest finals performance ever
@Millipede666
@Millipede666 3 года назад
You did miss some great seasons but peak Lebron was the 2016 finals.
@goldenfighter1986
@goldenfighter1986 3 года назад
@@daltongiddings2771 Same
@MindfulAttraction
@MindfulAttraction 3 года назад
People will never understand how unstoppable of a physical specimen lebron was in his prime. THE GREATEST PHYSICAL ATHLETE OF ALL TIME. No doubt. No other player, outside of wilt, compares.
@dusk6159
@dusk6159 3 года назад
Absolutely, on a league of their own
@phoenixplayz1581
@phoenixplayz1581 3 года назад
did Shaq die
@dusk6159
@dusk6159 3 года назад
@@phoenixplayz1581 Shaq is definitely another insane example, but he hasn't the package of Lebron or Wilt (or, as a smaller player, AI). Definitely in the top 5 though.
@marius5588
@marius5588 3 года назад
Michael Phelps?
@nicolocadamuro9988
@nicolocadamuro9988 3 года назад
Jordan as well, that's why he was called "air" All them are insane athletes, one per generation
@nicolocadamuro9988
@nicolocadamuro9988 3 года назад
The Wade on-off analysis is so interesting. To me it seems that LeBron centric system where he is surrounded by shooters can produce insanely good offenses and that makes him the greatest floor-raiser ever. However his ball-dominance may not maximize the star power around, especially when there is another player like Wade who wants the ball more. So yeah, scalability and one-dimensional scoring are the only Lebron's offensive "weaknesses"
@phantomstranger8927
@phantomstranger8927 2 года назад
That's why if lebron ever plays with steph curry, the league would have to fold up
@donyutejamaica631
@donyutejamaica631 2 года назад
@Nicolo, you don’t know what the hell you’re talking about! LBJ only weakness is Free throw shooting. Absolute rubbish! Stop it!
@brandonsantiago2298
@brandonsantiago2298 Год назад
@@phantomstranger8927 he doesn’t need Steph curry cause he’s played with great 3 point shooters and guys that can shoot the 3. Example: Shane Battier, Mike Miller, Ray Allen, James or Jon Jones something like that, Kyle Corver, JR Smith, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love, Danny Green, KCP. He’s played with a bunch of 3 pt shooters and guys that are scorers and can make the 3 ball ever since 2011. So yeah while having Steph Curry would be unfair, he’s still played a vast range of players that are 3 point shooters and have contributed gratefully to his success.
@brandonsantiago2298
@brandonsantiago2298 Год назад
And Lebron has never really had a great jump shot or 3 point shot. Reason why they left him open. So that’s a weakness in his game. He has gotten better as a shooter I’ll give him that but he’s never been an elite mid range player. It’s just that he dominated too greatly attacking the rim.
@allenlada4166
@allenlada4166 2 года назад
Crazy to have a historical content like this on a player who's still playing
@Maddwayy_
@Maddwayy_ 3 года назад
And to think that, that was only his second prime😳
@dusk6159
@dusk6159 3 года назад
AND with the unability to truly stick out or go over the prime before it and the prime after it. This seems crazy, just crazy.
@chiarosuburekeni9325
@chiarosuburekeni9325 2 года назад
There's no such thing as a second prime lol. Your prime is the apex of your abilities
@Maddwayy_
@Maddwayy_ 2 года назад
@@chiarosuburekeni9325 no there is lebron made that shit up😂
@KOHoxton
@KOHoxton 2 года назад
@@chiarosuburekeni9325 His performance throughout his career seems like a second third and fourth prime, very similar to Tim Duncan, where your peak never really went down.
@tahja
@tahja 2 года назад
@@chiarosuburekeni9325 bro "prime" isn't some cookie cutter formula that is the same for everyone lmao
@brandonalejandroblanco
@brandonalejandroblanco 3 года назад
What a perfect breakdown of my favorite player ever. I really think you might be the best basketball mind on this platform.
@jack-en8ek
@jack-en8ek 3 года назад
Love the detail and breakdown of all of the plays even little things on a fastbreak that makes you appreciate the skill and basketball IQ even more! Also love you didn't just show the best highlights you showed where mistakes were made in his defensive game and where defense's were able to limit LeBron on his effectiveness. Props to you for making this
@geordiehalma7323
@geordiehalma7323 3 года назад
Crazy to hear so much positivity surrounding him while watching this video. The NBA media and journalists that cover it are way too negative about Lebron's game and everything he's accomplished in the league.
@Jadmonius
@Jadmonius 2 года назад
That “King” moniker really irks some people. Name some undeserved praise please. Because it’s this era of 24- hour news every thing is heightened. I can imagine some players from outside the social media era would’ve be a great as they were.
@chiarosuburekeni9325
@chiarosuburekeni9325 2 года назад
Nonsense. The league and pretty much everyone involved with the league has been on his nuts since he was in high school
@JohnWick-xt9fi
@JohnWick-xt9fi Год назад
@@chiarosuburekeni9325 it all changed when he joined Miami
@gustavosaid6549
@gustavosaid6549 3 года назад
Best part of my Mondays
@keepitprivate91
@keepitprivate91 3 года назад
as I am now in my early 30s, it really saddens me that I let sports media dislike lebron so much in my youth and I failed to enjoy 2013 lebron....i will never hate on another player again, and just enjoy all these characters for who they are on the greatest tv show ever made
@moodyville
@moodyville Год назад
Imo LeBron physical peak was arguably 2013. Literally unstoppable in the paint and off the charts athleticism. He was stupidly better than everyone else and it was just mind boggling. Buuuut 2018 was when his physical and mental game reached the highest point at the same time. His IQ, as high as it's always been, was finally at the same level as his physical prowess. That version of LeBron still seems like a dream to me. I can't even say much on it because it was so clear from anyone and everyone that I felt offended everytime I watched him.
@randymetellus680
@randymetellus680 Год назад
My first video I watched and this was great detail to which I enjoyed. Thank you
@ramprat5812
@ramprat5812 3 года назад
His help defense was so special back then and the heat needed it so badly as they were often starting players that weren’t great on ball defenders and Bosh often struggled against traditional centers, without Lebron to help at the rim and on the glass I don’t think that lineup would have worked for them.
@ShakataelBebesito
@ShakataelBebesito 6 месяцев назад
Totally right
@stxx1982
@stxx1982 3 года назад
Haven't looked forward to Mondays in a long time lol
@cracknigr6065
@cracknigr6065 3 года назад
I absolutely love this series. Fantastic production. A sports station should pay you for these!
@clemmer2cold
@clemmer2cold 3 года назад
Perfection the amount of time this had to take has to be insane thank you
@hotboydel7018
@hotboydel7018 2 года назад
I think 2017 was his best year…His Last year with Cleveland was spectacular with no help
@tristanrizzle
@tristanrizzle 3 года назад
it’s so odd how Lebron has a different jump shot every 5 or so years. he started jumping way too high. then with the miami years i think he had his best touch. & now with the lakers it seems like he shoots it super flat with that jolty side step back
@poOgee123
@poOgee123 3 года назад
That same inconsistency is probably one of his key weaknesses - there used to be a thread (or there might still be!) on the RealGM NBA forums that tracked Lebron through the years and almost every 20-30 games you would see a difference in Lebron's free throw routine, or his jumpshot between seasons, and those changes would materialise in statistically significant percentage differences. Those high hanging jumpshots from his early years are probably a remnant of the old school early 2000s isolation long-2 heavy playstyles. Then in the Miami years you could see the impact that Ray Allen's OCD had on his free throw and long range accuracy (his only season above 80% FT and 40% from 3 at the same time is during the Heatles years). And now he's got that LeFuckYou sidestep 3 that everyone has started adopting alongside a more one motion shooting motion. He's that one player that ALWAYS knows what the current meta is and adapts his skillset to it.
@xordus
@xordus 3 года назад
I think his touch is WAY better now than in MIA. he's got that fallaway three that's just about unguardable. but yeah, I agree, it's insane to watch how much he changes his game every 3-4 years.
@jdelgado216
@jdelgado216 3 года назад
@@poOgee123 I agree, I think he would be a much better shooter in general if he had a more polished form/routine. Him not going to college also didn't allow him to cover other aspects of the game before going pro
@bjensen
@bjensen 3 года назад
His free throws are always changing too. Not sure this is a good thing...
@tristanrizzle
@tristanrizzle 3 года назад
@@poOgee123 this best reply i’ve seen on youtube ever
@MaheshKumar-qn9vg
@MaheshKumar-qn9vg 2 года назад
Incredible analysis...great job pal !!
@nymb718
@nymb718 3 года назад
Great topic 👍 Greatest peaks Mj 86-96 Bron 08-18 Kobe 03-12 Shaq 99-06 Iverson 99-07
@theduckynugget
@theduckynugget 3 года назад
It is just amazing for one player to dominate in so many different aspects of the game.
@steveno7058
@steveno7058 3 года назад
And yet Lebron lost more Finals than he won
@7413321
@7413321 2 года назад
@@steveno7058 It's a team game, if you've ever played basketball in your life you would know that
@kpaukeaho6180
@kpaukeaho6180 2 года назад
@@steveno7058 bad argument
@the757general2
@the757general2 2 года назад
@@steveno7058 championships are a team accomplishment. He still made ten Finals appearances. Making the Finals is better than not making it.
@Swaggattack71
@Swaggattack71 Год назад
I was watching a Lakers game the other day and they showed Bron and he was on the bench out with the foot injury gray hair popping up on his head and beard. It hit me like oh shit… this is about to come to and end. The dude I watch *dominate* the league from the time I was like 9/10 to now being 25 is really close to hanging it up.
@tallgravy
@tallgravy Год назад
And now he’s about to make another championship run… this is getting to be a cartoon😂
@ryduv9659
@ryduv9659 3 года назад
Wow. This was an amazing analysis. Thanks!
@maogewang1519
@maogewang1519 5 месяцев назад
Nice content, keep the series going let’s go
@naveedthalappil7976
@naveedthalappil7976 3 года назад
Imo, Curry deserves a greatest peak episode for 2014-2016. It was by far the greatest, most efficient scoring exhibition by any Point guard ever
@lukaslambs5780
@lukaslambs5780 3 года назад
The crazy thing about Lebron is his “prime” is so subjective because his entire career can be considered as a prime for basically any player in NBA history.
@jaoh6659
@jaoh6659 2 года назад
He's juiced up.
@mobetta2092
@mobetta2092 2 года назад
@@jaoh6659 In your dreams. If the powers that be were willing to bring down All-American Media Darlings Lance Armstrong and Mark McGuire with their steroid usage LeBron who many don’t like would feast on that story if it were true.
@iamjoshjackson
@iamjoshjackson 2 года назад
@@jaoh6659 if he was “juiced up” he wouldve been caught during the olympics … yall spew these rumors for what?😂😂
@tonyshlean
@tonyshlean 2 года назад
we missed lebrons real prime because he played with wade and they weren't really a good fit at all. at least they were homies. chemistry matters
@ImbetterthanDWade
@ImbetterthanDWade 2 года назад
Awesome highlights !
@TheMonjok24
@TheMonjok24 3 года назад
The offense is obvious but I’m usually surprised about how spot on the defense analysis is on each player
@vincegelacio9492
@vincegelacio9492 3 года назад
#GreatestPeaks might be the GOATEST Basketball Series on RU-vid ever! No biases and well thought out points.
@MrEtanaka
@MrEtanaka 3 года назад
I think it would be awsome if you do a series where you focus on playmakers. Give them some love. Or the greatest secondary stars like Pippen and others. Great content, keep it up
@macnolds4145
@macnolds4145 2 года назад
How about his best playoff run? I've followed Bron his whole career, and yet I think his best playoff run (and most consistently amazing run), was his performance in the 2020 "bubble playoffs". At this point, his jumper had fully evolved to being "not bad", his post game was great, and he had just led the league in assists for the first time in his career. The Lakers did not play well in the last few games of the season, but once the playoffs started, he went supernova and never cooled down. In every round he shot ridiculously well from the field, scored a lot of points, got a lot of boards and assists, took over games at critical moments, and led his squad to three 5-game victories and one 6-game victory in the Finals. He completely changed all the narratives that year, and many experts who doubted him had to eat their words.
@BLACKSTA361
@BLACKSTA361 2 года назад
2020 over 2018?
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