In 2018, LeBron James made the decision to join the Lakers, which came as a surprise to many fans since the Lakers were a rebuilding team at the time. Following James' arrival, the Lakers quickly rose and successfully won the championship in 2020. Unbeknownst to many, James has now been with the Lakers for seven years. So, how do his accumulated statistics measure up in the team's history? His total points have yet to enter the top ten. When he joined the Lakers in 2018, James was surrounded by a group of young talents who, although gifted, lacked a cohesive system and mature playing style. At 34 years old, James' body had already started to decline, and he only played 55 games that year, averaging 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists per game. Due to not playing enough games, the team's record was not ideal, and they failed to make the playoffs in his first season. However, after the team traded for Anthony Davis, James switched to playing point guard in 2020, averaging 25.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game, becoming the league's assist leader and successfully leading the Lakers to the championship that year. The Lakers' peak was relatively short-lived, however, as injuries prevented the James-Davis duo from reclaiming the top spot. After trading for Russell Westbrook, the team struggled with compatibility issues, resulting in poor performance. After Westbrook's departure, the team managed to reach the Western Conference Finals but failed to advance to the NBA Finals. This year's Lakers are still not championship contenders, and…

The longest-serving player in NBA history is Kevin Willis, who retired at the age of 44 years and 224 days. Honestly, I don't know much about this player, but being able to play in the NBA until nearly 45 years old shows that he has the ability to stand firm in the NBA. Vince Carter played for 43 years and 45 days. The half-man, half-god Carter was a famous dunker in the first half of his career and transformed into a three-point shooter in the second half, with a fairly long service life. The Heat's team leader, Udonis Haslem, is known for playing for a long time, retiring from the NBA at the age of 42 years and 363 days. Mutombo is said to have retired at the age of 42 years and 300 days, but actually, he changed his age. If calculated according to his real age, he might be able to rank in the top two. In addition, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played for 42 years and 58 days, Karl Malone played for 40 years and 325 days, Dirk Nowitzki played for 40 years and 295 days, Jason Terry played for 40 years and 225 days, Steve Nash played for 40 years and 60 days, and Michael Jordan played for 40 years and 58 days. Among current players, only LeBron James has made it into the top ten. Currently, James has played for 40 years and 07 days, ranking 29th. By this time next year, he will be able to enter the top ten. It is unknown how high James…

Can a second-round draft pick truly carry the future of a team? When the Lakers spent 32milliontosignanobscuresecond−roundpick,almosteveryonefrowned."Fouryearsfor32 million to sign an obscure second-round pick, almost everyone frowned. "Four years for 32milliontosignanobscuresecond−roundpick,almosteveryonefrowned."Fouryearsfor32 million? Isn't that just throwing money away?" This was the immediate reaction of many fans. However, this contract that was once mocked as "garbage" has quietly turned into a trump card in the hands of the Lakers. Christie, this second-round pick, is now using his performance to silence all doubters. The story goes back to the 2023 offseason. At that time, Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka signed a four-year, $32 million contract with Christie under immense pressure. It should be noted that this was not a simple signing: Christie was the 35th pick in the second round of the 2022 draft and had no "superstar potential" before entering the league. Even his scouting report was mediocre, with only "has potential on the defensive end" standing out slightly. Despite this, the young man performed averagely in his rookie season, with hardly any noteworthy statistics. Therefore, signing such a "non-entity" level player naturally drew countless doubts. "Has Pelinka gone mad this time?" "Any veteran would be better than this," comments like these were everywhere. But if you are familiar with Pelinka, this general manager is known for his keen eye. He has never been one to follow the crowd but dares to go against the current. Back in 2020 when the Lakers won the championship, Pelinka signed undervalued players like Howard and Pope at low prices, ultimately helping the Lakers lift…

NBA regular season continues to play, the Lakers lost 97-118 to the Mavericks on the road, suffering a two-game losing streak. In this game, the Lakers started off well, but they still did not perform well in rebounding and defense was not strong enough. In the first quarter, the Lakers only led the Mavericks by 3 points with a score of 27-24. In the second quarter, the Lakers took the lead first, constantly launching counterattacks and once leading by 6 points. However, in the last 2 minutes of the half, the Lakers' power went out, allowing the Mavericks to hit three-pointers continuously, resulting in an 11-0 run, leaving the Lakers trailing at halftime. In the third quarter, the Lakers' zone defense collapsed again, with the Mavericks raining down threes, leading by as much as 15 points at times. Although the Lakers made a comeback in the fourth quarter, they could not stop the Mavericks, ultimately suffering a surprising defeat to the Mavericks without Doncic, Irving, and Gafford. After the loss, the Lakers' record stands at 20 wins and 16 losses. So where exactly did they lose in this game? Perhaps the data can give us some answers. James, shooting 12 for 6, 4 for 1 from three-point range, and 6 for 5 from the free-throw line, scored 18 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, and 2 turnovers. James played well overall today, but his offense lacked aggression, and he wasn't particularly eager to attack with the ball. Perhaps the absence of Irving and Doncic affected James' mentality. Moreover, in…

In the NBA, a stage filled with superstars, scoring 40 points in a single game is already a hallmark of top-tier scorers. However, accumulating 100 games with 40+ points is as challenging as climbing Mount Everest! Throughout NBA history, only a handful of players have left their names on this remarkable list. If Chamberlain's record of 271 times is as high as the ceiling, then Harden's achievement of 103 times is the only beacon among active players. The question arises: does scoring 40+ points reflect a player's skill or is it an exaggerated product of modern basketball rules? More importantly, who among the current players can climb this "century peak"? Why is scoring 40+ points so magical? Because in a game, scoring 40 consecutive points almost means you are dominating the defense, and the whole court revolves around you. Both scoring ability and game dominance must be at their peak. The difficulty lies not in one or two occasional occurrences but in maintaining long-term stable output throughout your career. To maintain health, keep a hot hand, and a steady rhythm, all these conditions are indispensable. Reaching 100 games requires not only talent but also diligence, dedication, and even a bit of resilience. James Harden is currently the only active player to achieve 100 games with 40+ points, accumulating a total of 103 times. This means that roughly every five to six games, he can score an astonishing 40+. Most of this record comes from his peak period with the Rockets. During the 2018-19 season, Harden was like a "scoring machine,"…

For a player, the age of 40 is indeed a difficult hurdle to overcome. They either retire or wander around, but there are always some independent players who remain at the superstar level, such as 40-year-old Malone and 40-year-old James. These two are among the most disciplined players in NBA history. They are truly evergreen legends. 40-year-old Karl Malone Karl Malone was selected by the NBA Jazz in the 15th pick of the 85 season. He played for 19 seasons in the NBA, serving only two teams throughout his career: 18 seasons with the Jazz and 1 season with the Lakers. His attendance rate is astonishing, with 10 out of 19 seasons being full attendance and 17 seasons having an attendance rate of around 80 games. This is something even Jordan and James, such great players, could not achieve. Throughout his career, he averaged 25+10+3 stats. In his final year at the age of 40, he joined the Lakers in pursuit of a championship title, forming the F4 with O'Neal, Kobe, Payton, and Malone. Unfortunately, he did not win the championship and retired mercilessly. At the age of 40, Karl Malone still played 40 games for the Lakers, averaging 13.2+8.7+4 stats. 40-year-old James From 03 to 10, James played for the Cavaliers; from 10 to 14, he played for the Heat; from 14 to 18, he returned to the Cavaliers; and since 18, he has been with the Lakers. Over these 21 seasons, no matter which team he joined, he was always the core player and won championships for three…

On January 8th, Beijing time, the Lakers suffered a crushing defeat to the Mavericks, losing 97-118 and swallowing their second consecutive loss. In this game, the Lakers were leading in the first quarter, but after their defense declined in the second quarter, they were suppressed. The third quarter saw the gap widen to over 10 points, and in the fourth quarter, the Lakers were firmly controlled by the Mavericks, who were without Doncic and Irving. In the crucial moments, LeBron shockingly couldn't touch the ball and made consecutive turnovers that cost the game, finishing with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. Is this the 40-year-old LeBron James? Has he been in the league for 22 years? Facing a 2.16-meter-tall LeFlore, he swung his arms in mid-air for a windmill dunk, still able to fly so high and far? Even on the road, he ignited the Mavericks fans. In the first quarter, LeBron played for 8 minutes, shooting 4 of 3 plus 1 of 1 from three-point range, scoring 7 points, 1 rebound, and 1 steal, with 1 dunk and a 75% shooting rate. It's worth noting that in the past 11 games, LeBron averaged 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, which is truly terrifying. In the second quarter, LeBron clearly started to coast, missing one three-pointer and one mid-range shot, scoring only 2 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists in the quarter, finishing the half with 9 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. After halftime, James still hadn't found his rhythm, going 0 for 2 from…

In today's era of small-ball, the three-pointer is undoubtedly the main theme of NBA games, with even many interior players increasing their three-point attempts. So, let's take a look at how many three-pointers various star players have made so far this season. Harden Harden's performance this season can only be described as average, with an average of 21+6+8 stats, but he leads the league in turnovers, with a shooting percentage of only 39.2%. From beyond the arc, Harden averages 8.1 attempts per game, making 2.8 shots, with a 34.5% shooting percentage, totaling 92 three-pointers so far this season. Curry Curry's performance this season has also been inconsistent, averaging 22.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.3 assists, with a shooting percentage of 45.2%, and the Warriors are currently ranked ninth in the West with a record of 18 wins and 17 losses. However, in terms of three-point shooting, Curry remains stable, averaging 10.3 attempts per game to make 4.3 shots, ranking second in the league, with a 42% shooting percentage, and has accumulated 121 three-pointers so far. James Despite being 40 years old, there's no denying that James still maintains an excellent competitive state, averaging 24 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 8.9 assists this season, with a shooting percentage as high as 50.7%, which is also the key to the Lakers' current position in fifth place in the West. And as he gets older, James' performance from beyond the arc has become more stable, averaging 5.8 attempts per game to make 2.3 shots, with a 38.9% shooting percentage, and has made a total…

The Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Dallas Mavericks on the road, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving both absent from the Mavericks lineup. The Mavericks started with Dinwiddie, Clay, Marshall, Washington, and Leffley; while the Lakers had Reaves, Christie, Hachimura, James, and Davis. In the first quarter, the Mavericks took an early 7-3 lead, but the Lakers quickly responded with a 9-2 run to take the lead. LeBron James made a spectacular dunk, and after a timeout at 12-11, Hachimura scored inside, followed by Davis' 2+1 and mid-range jumper, keeping the Lakers ahead. Grimes drew a foul for two free throws, leading to another timeout. After the break, Grimes hit consecutive free throws and a three-pointer to tie the game, with James hitting a buzzer-beating three-pointer to end the quarter with the Lakers leading 27-24. In the second quarter, during the rotation phase, the Mavericks' outside shooting opened up, going on an 8-2 run to take the lead. Knecht drew a foul for two free throws, but Kidd's challenge failed. Both teams then engaged in a flurry of fouls and free throws, making the game ugly. Christie hit a three-pointer and a dunk, helping the Lakers slightly increase their lead to 50-44, prompting a Mavericks timeout. Upon returning, Clay hit three consecutive three-pointers, and Dinwiddie finished with a buzzer-beating dunk, leaving the Lakers trailing 50-55 at halftime. In the third quarter, the Mavericks continued their outside shooting to expand their lead, going on a 10-3 run to lead by 12 points, forcing a Lakers timeout. After the timeout,…

In a game on January 7th, Beijing time, the Los Angeles Clippers faced unprecedented refereeing controversies, with five key whistle calls going against them, sparking widespread discussion and questioning. Compared to the controversy over refereeing issues that arose when the Lakers faced the Rockets previously, the Clippers' experience this time is undoubtedly more severe, being considered a true "black whistle" incident. Reflecting on the Lakers' game against the Rockets, LeBron James and his head coach expressed their dissatisfaction with the referees after the match, accusing them of targeting the Lakers and mocking the Rockets for flopping. However, the referee's report revealed no incorrect or missed calls, making the Lakers' complaints seem weak. In contrast, the Clippers' situation makes the Lakers' grievances seem insignificant. During the Clippers' game against their opponents, Harden became the "epicenter" of refereeing errors. He was called for three offensive fouls throughout the game, with the third being particularly absurd. At a crucial moment in the game, Harden's non-ball-carrying hand made slight contact with opponent Randle, and the referee immediately called an offensive foul. Prior to this, Harden had also been called for an offensive foul after a brilliant pass, at which point Leonard had already scored an open three-pointer, but the referee nullified the score due to Harden's offensive foul. This call not only left Harden feeling helpless and desperate but also cost the Clippers valuable points. Even more bizarrely, it seemed that the referee decided to call an offensive foul on Harden only after seeing Leonard open for a shot. This "watching the ball go…