Although he couldn’t take the Los Angeles Lakers to the second round of the 2021 NBA playoffs, LeBron James finished this season increasing his legend in the league.
The 4x NBA MVP faced an inspired Phoenix Suns team that got rid of the Lakers in six games. You can say the absence of Anthony Davis played a key role in this situation, but James tried everything to lead his squad to the West semis. In doing so, the King made history, joining exclusive clubs around the league.
It’s not a secret that LeBron James has been dominant in the playoffs. The biggest proof of that is the fact that he’s now top 10 in every playoffs stat that exists. Redditor “Josh-trihard7” revealed this incredible feat by the 36-year-old.
- 266 Games (1st)
- 11,035 Minutes (1st)
- 174 Wins (1st)
- +1310 +/- (1st)
- 7,631 Points (1st)
- 454 Steals (1st)
- 2,725 Field goals (1st)
- 1,749 Free throws (1st)
- 1,919 Assists (2nd)
- 432 Threes(2nd)
- 28 Triple-doubles (2nd)
- 130 Double-doubles (4th)
- 2,391 Rebounds (6th)
- 252 Blocks (10th)
LeBron is now in the top 10 for every stat that exists in the playoffs.
Games (1st)
Minutes (1st)
Wins (1st)
+/- (1st)
Points (1st)
Steals (1st)
Field goals (1st)
Free throws (1st)
Assists (2nd)
Threes (2nd)
Triple-doubles (2nd)
Double-doubles (4th)
Rebounds (6th)
Blocks (10th) pic.twitter.com/8WRRqZTeB8
— StatMuse (@statmuse) June 4, 2021
LeBron’s consistency and dominance in the playoffs are unmatched. Of course, his durability has helped him play in the big party for the most part of his career, but to go there and post these numbers it’s just incredible.
Unfortunately for him and the Lakers, they had a tumultuous season that ended with a dramatic exit from the playoffs at the hands of the Suns. James will now have a long offseason to treat his injuries and return stronger next season.
Even though he will be 37 next December, NBA fans know this guy isn’t normal, and slowing down doesn’t cross his mind right now. At the end of his career, Bron will probably rank higher on some of this list while having records impossible to break.
*Stats via StatMuse*
