LeBron James’ longevity gets discussed a lot in NBA circles, but the scope of his achievements is still understated at times. In his 20th season in the NBA, James is currently leading his 16th playoff charge with the Lakers.
Having won championships with the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron has made six other Finals appearances as well. And despite his record being used against him at times, it has led to some truly insane statistics from James.
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Let’s see where LeBron James ranks in these major categories in the all-time playoff rankings:
Points
1. LeBron James – 7,830
2. Michael Jordan – 5,987
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 5,762
4. Kobe Bryant – 5,640
5. Shaquille O’Neal – 5,250
Games Played
1. LeBron James – 275
2. Derek Fisher – 259
3. Tim Duncan – 251
4. Robert Horry – 244
5. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 237
Minutes Played
1. LeBron James – 11,358
2. Tim Duncan – 9,370
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 8,851
4. Kobe Bryant – 8,641
5. Scottie Pippen – 8,105
Field Goals Made
1. LeBron James – 2,802
2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 2,356
3. Michael Jordan – 2,188
4. Shaquille O’Neal – 2,041
5. Kobe Bryant – 2,014
Steals
1. LeBron James – 461
2. Scottie Pippen – 395
3. Michael Jordan – 376
4. Magic Johnson – 358
5. John Stockton – 338
LeBron James’ Playoff Resume Is Simply On Another Level
In all the conversations about Finals losses, what gets left out is how many times LeBron James has carried mediocre teams to the ultimate stage. He may have lost more than he has won in the Finals, but no one has won more than him getting there. James has enjoyed an incredible playoff career dominating when it matters the most, and that’s what fans love him for.
He is hoping to get past the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals this season, and if he can do it, he will only add to his already untouchable tallies. LeBron James with one more championship, especially with a team that was expected to miss the playoffs before some mid-season changes, becomes an even more serious candidate to be considered the GOAT than he already is.
He has been leading his teammates this season, fulfilling that role and getting the best out of most of them. In the process, his records keep on growing, like his double-digit scoring streak already being longer than Michael Jordan’s whole career. LeBron James is truly unique, and the last opponent anyone would want in a playoff series.
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