This is perhaps the most incredible stat of this season: with 41.3% from 3-point range, LeBron James is more skillful than Stephen Curry in the exercise! At 39 years old, he is simply having his best career season at 3-pointers, and the Lakers superstar ranks squarely in 26th place in the ranking of the most skillful players by far. He is also in the Top 25 at general address.
Recently author of a 9 out of 10 from a distance against the Nets, or even five 3-point baskets in four minutes against the Clippers at the end of February, LeBron James has been particularly skillful since the All-Star Game with 46.6% since the cut. Does he have an explanation for this sudden 3-point address?
LeBron has never played so much in six years
“I have the opportunity to be on the field a lot more often outside of match days,” explains LeBron James, who has never played so much since 2018. “My foot feels much better. Last year I didn’t have time to do many sessions because I couldn’t be on the field running because of my foot… You probably see me before the match on the field running working on my game and that helped me a lot too.”
Better on his supports and able to train more often, LeBron James has also modified his gestures and his trigger speed. According to ESPN, last year he was the slowest player to shoot in catch-and-shoot. In one year, he gained two tenths, and our colleagues report that the orientation of the “King’s” shoulder after receiving passes has moved seven degrees to the right.
His hips have also moved about six degrees to the right since last season. Slight changes that allow him to position himself better in relation to the basket.
His favorite position? To the left of the circle
Our colleague Doris Burke also went to question him on the subject. “He smiled ironically” she says, then LeBron James told her: “Of course it’s intentional – I’m trying to align my right arm and shoulder with the basket. More than last season from the left side of the field.”
It is on the left side, in catch-and-shoot, that he is extremely effective: 55% compared to 29% last season!
This new gesture, which is reflected in the figures, gives him more confidence. “There is this feeling that everything that has been worked on is falling into place. I remain consistent. I don’t take senseless shots.” he explained at the end of February after the victory against the Clippers. “I stayed in the rhythm of the attack. My teammates did a good job of continuing to find me. It’s just a (comfort) zone. I can’t really describe it. But we wish we could stay there forever. »
And for now, it stays there!
LeBron James Percentage Rebounds Season Team MJ Min Shots 3pts LF Off Def Tot Pd Fte Int Bp Ct Pts 2003-04 CLE 79 40 41.7 29.0 75.4 1.3 4.2 5.5 5.9 1.9 1.7 3.5 0.7 20.9 2004-05 CLE 80 42 47.2 35.1 75.0 1.4 6.0 7.4 7.2 1.8 2.2 3.3 0.7 27.2 2005-06 CLE 79 43 48.0 33.5 73.8 1.0 6.1 7.0 6.6 2.3 1.6 3.3 0.8 31.4 2006-07 CLE 78 41 47.6 31.9 69.8 1.1 5.7 6.7 6.0 2.2 1.6 3.2 0.7 27.3 2007-08 CLE 75 40 48.4 31.5 71.2 1.8 6.1 7.9 7.2 2.2 1.8 3.4 1.1 30.0 2008-09 ★ KEY 81 38 48.9 34.4 78.0 1.3 6.3 7.6 7.3 1.7 1.7 3.0 1.2 28.4 2009-10 ★ KEY 76 39 50.3 33.3 76.7 0.9 6.4 7.3 8.6 1.6 1.6 3.4 1.0 29.7 2010- 11 MIA 79 39 51.1 33.0 75.9 1.0 6.5 7.5 7.0 2.1 1.6 3.6 0.6 26.7 2011-12 ★ MIA 62 38 53.1 36.2 77.1 1.5 6.4 7.9 6.2 1.6 1.9 3 .4 0.8 27.2 2012-13 ★ MIA 76 38 56.5 40.6 75.3 1.3 6.8 8.0 7.3 1.5 1.7 3.0 0.9 26.8 2013-14 MIA 77 38 56.7 37.9 75.0 1.1 5.9 6.9 6.3 1.6 1.6 3.5 0.3 27.1 2014-15 CLE 69 36 48.8 35.4 71.0 0.7 5.3 6.0 7.4 2.0 1.6 3.9 0.7 25.3 2015-16 CLE 76 36 52.0 30.9 73.1 1.5 6.0 7.4 6.8 1.9 1.4 3.3 0.6 25.3 2016-17 CLE 74 38 54.8 36.3 67.4 1.3 7.3 8.6 8.7 1.8 1.2 4.1 0.6 26.4 2017-18 CLE 82 37 54.2 3 6.7 73.1 1.2 7.5 8.7 9.1 1.7 1.4 4.2 0.9 27.5 2018-19 LAL 55 35 51.0 33.9 66.5 1.0 7.4 8.5 8.3 1.7 1.3 3.6 0.6 27.4 2019-20 LAL 67 35 49.3 34.8 69.3 1.0 6.9 7.8 10.2 1.8 1.2 3.9 0.5 25.3 20 20-21 LAL 45 33 51.3 36.5 69.8 0.6 7.0 7.7 7.8 1.6 1.1 3.7 0.6 25.0 2021- 22 LAL 56 37 52.4 35.9 75.6 1.1 7.1 8.2 6.2 2.2 1.3 3.5 1.1 30.3 2022-23 LAL 55 36 50.0 32.1 76.8 1.2 7.1 8.3 6.8 1.6 0.9 3.2 0 .6 28.9 2023-24 LAL 68 35 53.6 41.3 74.6 0.8 6.4 7.2 8.2 1.1 1.2 3.4 0.5 25.4 Total 1489 38 50.6 34.8 73.6 1.2 6.3 7.5 7.4 1.8 1.5 3.5 0.8 27.1
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
2024-04-09 16:03:33
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