If you were LeBron James, basking in the peak of your career, with two championship trophies and countless adoring fans, would you leave the victorious Miami Heat on a winning streak to embark on an uncertain journey? This was the difficult choice facing LeBron James in the summer of 2014 - to stay in the land of glory and continue his reign, or to return to his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and carry the burden of rebuilding a shattered squad? Ultimately, James chose not to remain in Miami. The reasons behind his departure were not about ability, money, or other superficial factors, but rather stemmed from a deep-seated struggle for control and differing team culture philosophies. This decision not only changed the course of his career but also etched a different chapter in NBA history. James' tenure in Miami can be described as "epic." From joining the Heat in 2010 with "The Decision 1.0" to making it to the finals four years in a row and capturing two championships with overwhelming force, the 29-year-old James became the undisputed best player in the league. Behind these achievements was Pat Riley, the exceptional helmsman known for his iron fist and calm demeanor, who was instrumental in the Heat's resurgence. However, Riley's tough approach could also be seen as "exploitative." He was keen on imposing his own rules on the team, from player training schedules to team operations, even extending to the minutiae of daily life. Riley almost sought absolute control over everything. While this style could establish discipline and create a…

The Nuggets made a big comeback against the Mavericks with a score of 112-101. After this game, the Mavericks have lost 7 out of their last 10 games, and the 19-point comeback also shows how much the absence of Doncic and Irving has affected them. Jokic easily scored a near-triple-double with 19 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists, and even Westbrook got 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, with six players from the Nuggets scoring in double digits. Klay Thompson had an explosive performance in this game, playing for 35 minutes, making 9 out of 19 shots, including 6 out of 13 three-pointers, scoring 25 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block, with a shooting percentage of 47.4%, a three-point percentage of 46.2%, and a true shooting percentage of 64.3%. This is the first time he has scored over 20 points in 24 days and over 26 points in 28 days, which is also his sixth 20+ point game this season. In addition, Klay also achieved a milestone of 16,000 career points in this game, becoming the 125th player in NBA history to reach 16,000 points. After the game, Klay said, "It's cool to get 16,000 points, but it also makes people realize how crazy and incredible it is for LeBron James to get 40,000 points." Klay Thompson has suffered two major injuries in his career, one being an anterior cruciate ligament tear and the other an Achilles tendon tear. He did not play in 2019 and 2020. Klay, who entered the NBA in 2011, is…

Jordan and James, undoubtedly the two brightest superstars in NBA history. The former is known as the highest mountain, with 6 championships, 6 FMVPs, 5 MVPs, and 10 scoring titles, unparalleled in both honors and abilities. The latter is seen as the longest river, with a 22-year career that has amassed 40,000 points + 10,000 rebounds + 10,000 assists, 13 selections to the All-NBA First Team, and 20 All-Star appearances, making efficiency and longevity synonymous with James. At the same time, Jordan and James are among the few players who have played until they were 40 years old. So, disregarding their peak periods, who performed better when they were 40 years old? Below, I will compare their individual statistics, efficiency values, game influence, and more to explore this question. First, let's look at Jordan. In the 2002-03 season, at the age of 40, Jordan played all 82 regular-season games, averaging 36.9 minutes per game, scoring 20 points, grabbing 6.1 rebounds, dishing out 3.8 assists, stealing 1.5 times, and blocking 0.5 shots, with a shooting percentage of 44.5%, a three-point percentage of 29.1%, and a free-throw percentage of 82.1%. Although Jordan had descended from his throne at this point and could no longer soar through the air like he did in his youth, in terms of experience and skills, the 40-year-old Jordan had reached a master level, not inferior even to rising stars like Kobe and McGrady. That season, Jordan scored over 30 points in 15 games, over 40 points in 3 games, with a single-game high of 51 points. It…

Will Durant be abandoned by the times? This question sounds exaggerated, but in this year's NBA All-Star voting, it has become the focus of many discussions. Despite averaging 27.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists, Durant remains one of the most threatening scorers in the league. However, with the Suns' current record barely ranking 12th in the West, he is at a disadvantage in the competitive All-Star starting lineup race. On the other hand, his competitors are more energetic than ever: James breaks the historical scoring record, rookie Wembanyama comes strong, and even Curry, who has been quiet for a while, picks up his past glory. This seems to make people think that this four-time scoring champion and two-time NBA champion may really be at a "fateful" moment in his career. Let's start with James. At 38 years old, he directly pokes a big hole in the saying "one generation is not as good as the next." Not only did he surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time regular-season scoring champion, but he also averages 23.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game—this would have made a player in their early thirties be hailed as the "future leader of the league." More importantly, James' influence on the court remains unchanged, and he steadily leads the Lakers to maintain their position in the top six in the West. If the All-Star starting lineup is a "strength + popularity" double competition, then James has almost no weaknesses. He is not just a scoring machine but also a superstar with his…

In a game held on January 6th, Beijing time, the Rockets defeated the Lakers at home with a score of 119-115, successfully resisting a 22-point comeback attempt by the Lakers and maintaining their second place ranking in the Western Conference. In this match, James scored 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Davis scored 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks. The Rockets once led by 22 points, but the Lakers fought back in the second half to narrow the gap, ultimately falling short. At a critical moment, the Lakers made repeated mistakes, while Jalen Green scored the highest for the Rockets with 33 points, and Amen Thompson returned from suspension to score 23 points and grab 16 rebounds, setting new highs in both points and rebounds. In the Lakers' game, Davis performed outstandingly, scoring 30 points and 13 rebounds, and also contributing 5 blocks. James scored 21 points and 13 rebounds, while also providing 9 assists. Reeves also had an excellent performance, scoring 21 points and dishing out 10 assists. Hachimura scored 13 points, Christie got 14 points and 6 rebounds, and Finney-Smith took 13 points, with 2 assists and 2 steals. In the game, Jalen Green performed brilliantly, scoring 33 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Amen Thompson also shone, scoring 23 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. Shen Jing contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, while VanVleet scored 15 points. Dillon scored 5 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, Whitmore got 8 points and 4 rebounds, and Adams had 8 points and 9 rebounds. The…

Official Announcement! Lakers Formulate Second Major Trade, Rui Hachimura Proactively Applies for Team Departure At 37 years old and still striving for a championship, how much longer can "LeBron" hold on? This is not an exaggeration or the only issue. The Lakers' current situation is akin to walking on two tightropes - one being the twilight of James' career, and the other the increasingly fierce competition in the West. They cannot afford to lose, let alone bear the consequences of defeat. If it weren't for Rui Hachimura's sudden application for departure, this "trading storm" might not have swept over the Lakers so quickly. However, now everything has come unexpectedly. The Lakers have decided to bet everything, with their sights set on the "all-rounder" Pascal Siakam. But can this "big gamble" really bring them a full return? No one dares to give an answer. Do you remember the lively scene when Hachimura joined the Lakers? Fans had high expectations for him. But in just a year, he went from a promising forward to someone increasingly distant from the bench, becoming a "fringe player." This Japanese shooter's performance this season has been far from ideal, with both his average points and playing time declining, reducing his presence to a nadir. More troublesome is that his offensive characteristics do not mesh well with the Lakers' existing tactics. The already similar distribution of ball rights makes him seem detached on the court, and when the Lakers need stable output at critical moments, his inefficiency becomes even more of a headache. As a result, this…

"James is almost 40 years old and still has to rely on him to desperately support the team, what's wrong with the Lakers?" Recently, this question has been frequently asked among Lakers fans. The once prestigious team now has a record of 20 wins and 16 losses, ranking sixth in the West, which doesn't seem bad, but placed in the competitive middle of the West, this up-and-down record is really worrying. Especially consecutive losses to the Mavericks and Rockets without their main players, it's really confusing. Where did the Lakers go wrong? Is it because the lineup is too weak, or are the players not performing well? In fact, at the core of all these problems is Anthony Davis. The Lakers have had many issues this season, but one thing must be acknowledged: James is really trying his best! At the age of 40, he still plays the role of "superman" in every game. Whether it's scoring, organizing, or stepping up in key moments, he almost has to give his all in every game, otherwise this Lakers team might just collapse. Can you imagine? A nearly 40-year-old veteran still maintains an average score of over 25 points, and has to do everything himself in key moments, from grabbing rebounds to defense and offense. Such performance should be the responsibility of "superstar" Anthony Davis. But due to Davis' low morale, James has to work tirelessly like a "full-time king," much like a retired old man who still has to go home to farm for his family, which is both touching and…

The Warriors played against the Pistons at home, and after four quarters of intense competition, the Warriors won 107:104. After this game, the Warriors' record stands at 19 wins and 18 losses. Curry played for 36 minutes, shooting 5 out of 21 for a total of 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. Starting Lineups Warriors: Hield, Curry, Davis, Schroder, Green Pistons: Cunningham, Beasley, Harris, Duran, Thompson Curry's Regular Season Career Statistics Update Games Played: 986 games, starting in 980, coming off the bench in 6 [Robert Parish ranks 1st with 1611 games] Minutes Played: 33662 minutes [LeBron James ranks 1st] Points: 24345 points, ranked 29th in NBA history. The next player to surpass is Allen Iverson (total score 24368) [LeBron James ranks 1st in regular season career scoring, with 1 person scoring over 40000 points, 6 people scoring over 30000 points, and 44 people scoring over 20000 points in regular season career scoring list.] Rebounds: 4662 rebounds, with 645 offensive rebounds and 4017 defensive rebounds [Wilt Chamberlain ranks 1st with 23924 rebounds] Assists: 6301 assists, ranked 35th in NBA history [Jerry West ranks 36th with 6238 assists, John Stockton ranks 1st with 15806 assists] Steals: 1508 steals [John Stockton ranks 1st with 3265 steals] Blocks: 251 blocks [Hakeem Olajuwon ranks 1st with 3830 blocks] Turnovers: 3080 turnovers [In the regular season career turnover list, there are 1 person with over 5000 turnovers, 5 people with over 4000 turnovers, LeBron James ranks 1st in history] Fouls: 2250 fouls [Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ranks 1st with 4657 fouls] Field Goals Made: 8309 field…

Translation of the article content into English: In terms of scoring, who is better between LeBron James and Michael Jordan? Let's take a look at some data. Jordan made a total of 24,537 shot attempts in his career, scoring a total of 32,292 points. In the same number of attempts, James scored 33,918 points, which means James scored 1,626 more points than Jordan. So, does this mean James has a stronger scoring ability than Jordan? Jordan averaged 22.9 shots per game, while James averaged 19.6. Moreover, Jordan's average free throws were 8.2, which is also higher than James' 7.6. This is the fundamental reason why Jordan won the scoring title 10 times! Jordan achieved high scoring through high volume shooting, there's no denying that! During the same period as Jordan, Karl Malone was second on the scoring list five times, but he only had one season with an average of 20.1 shots. For the rest of his peak years, it was basically around 19 shots. However, during Jordan's 10 scoring titles, his average was around 23.5 shots, which is 4-5 shots more than the second-place Karl Malone on the scoring list. How could he not have more scoring titles? Jordan is also the second-highest average shooter in history, with Elgin Baylor being the first. Let's talk about the opponents faced by James and Jordan. What kind of opponents did James face? The Spurs' GDP combination, with Duncan being the best power forward in the league, Parker being the second-best team, Ginobili being the sixth man, and Popovich as the coach.…

Translation: Believe it or not! These 5 NBA players will never go bankrupt, with the top earner turning 1millioninto1 million into 1millioninto800 million The NBA is not only the highest level of basketball competition but also a place where people can make a fortune. Here, even those "water dispenser managers" can earn hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual salary, and those superstar players can easily sign contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars. However, it is disheartening that more than 40% of NBA players face bankruptcy after retirement, with former superstars like Iverson and Pippen not being spared. Most of them squandered their wealth due to a lack of financial awareness and extravagant lifestyles. However, there are five individuals in the NBA who have built an unshakable empire of wealth with their extraordinary business acumen and precise investment insights. They will never go bankrupt and continue to live a luxurious life even after retirement. Let's take a look at them below. Shaquille O'Neal Don't be fooled by O'Neal's rough exterior; he is actually very shrewd. As early as the 90s, O'Neal demonstrated his forward-looking investment vision by investing 1millioninGoogle′soriginalstock,whichhasbroughthimreturnsoverahundredtimesitsinitialvalue.Afterretiring,O′Nealdidnotleavebasketballbutreturnedtothecourtasabasketballcommentator,earningmillionsofdollarsannuallyfromhiscommentarycontracts.Additionally,hehasventuredintovariousfields,withrealestateandcateringamongothers.Today,O′Neal′sassetsexceed1 million in Google's original stock, which has brought him returns over a hundred times its initial value. After retiring, O'Neal did not leave basketball but returned to the court as a basketball commentator, earning millions of dollars annually from his commentary contracts. Additionally, he has ventured into various fields, with real estate and catering among others. Today, O'Neal's assets exceed 1millioninGoogle′soriginalstock,whichhasbroughthimreturnsoverahundredtimesitsinitialvalue.Afterretiring,O′Nealdidnotleavebasketballbutreturnedtothecourtasabasketballcommentator,earningmillionsofdollarsannuallyfromhiscommentarycontracts.Additionally,hehasventuredintovariousfields,withrealestateandcateringamongothers.Today,O′Neal′sassetsexceed1.2 billion, and this figure continues to steadily rise each…