James has one ability that is often overlooked, which is three-point shooting. In the eyes of some fans, James is a breakthrough star with super lethal ability. That's true, but James' outside projection ability is underestimated.
James has been in the NBA for so long, and he has constantly polished his mid-range shooting ability. As early as the Heat, James had achieved a 40% three-point shooting rate in a single season. Kobe Bryant and Harden, two superstar defender careers, have not been able to do this. This season, James has quietly improved his three-point shooting. He currently averages 26.3 points per game and 2.8 three-pointers per game. The number of three-point shots set a new career high. If you take James' current average of three-point shots per game, perhaps this season James can create a milestone and become the top 10 player in NBA history three-point list.
James currently hits a total of 2,023 three-pointers, ranking 11th in the NBA, with Lillard in the top 10. Lillard hit 2,109 three-pointers in his career, while Pierce, who ranked ninth, had 2,143. Lillard has a strong three-point output ability, and it is more difficult for James to surpass Lillard this season. But surpassing the retired Pierce is not a big problem, based on James' average of 2.8 three-pointers per game this season, he only needs to play 43 games to complete the overtaking. James said in an interview that he had recovered his health, and perhaps James thought his attendance this season was guaranteed. In recent times, James's state has also been very good, and it has also confirmed his own words.
After joining the Lakers, James's average number of three-point shots per game is getting higher and higher. After coming to the Lakers, fans found that Lao Zhan already had a feeling of being familiar with the outside line. In recent years, James has stepped up and polished his three-point shooting ability, especially holding the ball. As James gets older, the breakthrough cannot be as sharp as ever. His explosiveness and speed have actually declined.
Why has James maintained such a high score output this season? Because he has plenty of outside threats, does the opponent dare to let James go? James hit 3 three-pointers in today's game against the Magic. With a three-point shooting rate of 43 percent, James has an impressive goal: James stopped and pulled out three points while holding the ball to block the demolition, and the tall and arm-length Bamba was too late to interfere, and the ball hit steadily. Given James' current outside threats, James is more powerful in breakthroughs and back-to-back offenses, and passes will become more penetrating.
Here, we have to lament James's terrible talent and personal ability. Of course, there are also his adjustments, not all stars can adjust their playing style in time. James was aware of the downward trend of his body and adjusted his playing style in time. Therefore, at the age of 37, James's performance is still the first in the league.
This season, James has played 8 of 16 games with a score of 30, and Durant's share of 30 points this season is not as high as James. Today's James is a meaty shot, so he can maintain his excellent form. Maybe by the end of the season, James will be in the top 10 of the NBA's all-time three-point shooting. This is an amazing achievement. Dear readers, how do you evaluate James' three-point shooting ability? Feel free to leave a comment in the comments section below the article.