Full video here: https://app.link.nba.com/bentaylortb-lebron
This is an excerpt from the full Thinking Basketball video on LeBron James becoming the NBA’s All-time scoring leader, available on the NBA App.
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Ben Taylor is the author of Thinking Basketball, a Nylon Calculus contributor, creator of the Backpicks Top 40 series & host of the Thinking Basketball podcast.
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Full video here: https://app.link.nba.com/bentaylortb-lebron
Congrats to you and your team!
So basically MJ and Kobe were more talented in their shorter, better prime.
MJ is the GOAT
You were lucky enough to be asked by the NBA?
Maybe they're also blessed to have a keen mind such as yourself to showcase their amazing game and players to their audience? 🤔
When you can't shoot , you have to find a way to get a layup or a dunk
congratulations on the gig
LeBron is the greatest stat padder of all time and it's not even close.
The GOAT LeBron James
Is this man compensated?
The GOAT NBA YouTube channel. Actual insightful observations and commentary — compared to that other NBA channel that essentially is just telling us what play they're running and oh don't forget the click bait video titles.
I'm never downloading the NBA app, but thanks for sharing!
Congrats for the collab
Have u ever thought of doing a video of 2018 Lebron?
👑 🐐
It's awesome that the NBA asked you to make content for such a big milestone. Congratulations!
He never lived at the free throw line…..he has been officiated criminally during his whole career, especially since 2012 when he won his 1st ring…he attacks the rim more year by year since 2012, yet the take less and less FTs/game due to NBA agenda….everyone knows this. He should average 10 FT/game for his career, yet he is under 8….
My favorite NBA channel oh and dont forget the pod.
So awesome, love all your stuff. Never gonaan pay the NBA another cent till they make it to where I don't have to sacrifice my first born, just to watch a game trough their sources. Can't wait for more content tho
One of the greatest what-ifs in Lebron's career is that he was never paired with a great coach, Kareem had Riley and Woden, Jordan had Phil Jackson, and Duncan had coach Pop.
King of NBA analysis 🙌
Off topic but just wanted to mention that the timing is perfect for a deep dive video on Jalen Brunson and its time he gets his flowers, there's very few videos about his play this year on YouTube.
Since the beginning of the New Year, which is a very solid sample size now , Brunson is averaging around 30ppg with elite efficiency. Dare I say he's not just an allstar but also in the running for an All-NBA selection if keeps this up the last couple months of the year. Most improved player as well.
you can probably use more or less the same video to break down Giannis' scoring evolution in 10 years from now
Can you do a series on which starting 5s would make the best all time team. Ex: Curry, Kobe, Bird, Duncan, Russell would be great because the offensive cheat code that is Currys spacing mixed with team raising D of Duncan and Russell…..
Let's go man! The actual NBA recognizes your quality content!
0:53 where can i find this post game interview?
So happy to see you on such a large platform congrats man you should be proud of yourself
He came to the league as The Chosen One, then he became The King and now he's The GOAT. #23 #6
Neat!
basketball content maker GOAT
Pause at 1:14. MJ never faced that type of coverage. That would have been considered illegal defense. Lebron became all time leading soring against this coverage. MJ even admitted that this style defense would have hindered him. A lot of these analyst and historians love to omit these things when talking about who is the 🐐.
Will you also touch on how LeBron's midrange percentage improved from mid 30% to mid 30% ?
Bro can u send your videos to these platforms that be hatin on bron with all of your greatest peak videos cause the nonsense has to stop please
LeBron is the empty stats King 👑.
Some people say LeBron has no off-ball game, but seeing his Miami clips was a good reminder that he once played off-ball, making good cuts for easy layup opportunities. Wish he played more like that right now.
Jordan had 3 phases of his game from his first years with the bulls to his last years with the Bulls. This is how great players continue to stay great in their 30's. he would go from being the best ever at just taking it to the hoop with his speed and vertical jump to becoming the one of the best ever mid range shot creators of all time (high efficiency mid range shot with high amount of shots) to becoming the best post player ever that wasn't a PF or C.
Phase 1: Jordan was arguably the best ever at driving to the hoop. His speed with his 48 inch vertical made him the best ever at just being able to take it to the rim and score or get fouled.
Phase 2: Around age 27-30, including his rings at age 28-30. He was a quarter step slower at driving to the hoop but he became one of the best mid range shot creators of all time while he still was the best in the league at driving to the hoop.
Phase 3: 33-35, his last 3 rings. He had lost half a step and was no longer the best at driving to the hoop. But he became the best post player ever that wasn't a PF or C. He was still the best mid range player as well.
Congratulations! Great analysis paid off.