James' performance in recent games has been remarkable, not at all like an NBA veteran who is about to celebrate his 37th birthday. Against the Orlando Magic, James scored a triple-double of 30 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, surpassing Bryant as the oldest player in history to have a 30-point triple-double.
The most convincing thing is not that he has played a triple-double, but that he is constantly and efficiently outputting. According to statistics, James has averaged 29.8 points, 8.0 assists and 7.3 rebounds in the past 8 games. James' outstanding performance has helped the Lakers win 5 of their last 8 games. Up to now, the Lakers have a record of 16 wins and 13 losses, ranking 6th in the West.
For nearly two decades, LeBron James has been at the top of the league. Still, every season there is always some narrative about James' "downfall." This season, doubts about James' voices have come faster. At the beginning of the season, the Lakers had a poor start, coupled with James's frequent absences. Many fans are beginning to believe that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is no longer the league's top five player.
Now, as James regains his health and begins to dominate the game steadily, the voice is quietly becoming quieter. Known as "American Yang Yi", A. Asked what he thinks about this, Smith said he firmly believes James is still in the league's top 5 stars.
"Absolutely. I would never disrespect James. He's amazing, he's so great, I'm not talking about his resume. Obviously, Wei Shao just came to the Lakers, and his thick eyebrows have been floating on the outside to shoot, and the Lakers were once very dangerous. James stepped forward to save the Lakers. ”
A. Smith further said, "He's been healthy for the last eight races and see how he performs. James' basketball IQ, his organizational skills, his ability and willingness to lead and take responsibility. All of this classifies him as one of the greatest players in the game. He's clearly one of the top five players in the NBA today. There is no doubt about that. ”
James, while he'll soon turn 37, is still doing great things when he's healthy. It's no secret that James spends millions of dollars every year trying to maintain his size and athleticism. In fact, since he recovered his health and began to play regularly, the Lakers' performance has slowly improved.