LeBron James’ post game has evolved through the years to the point where it is now a consistent facet of his game that his opponents must account for.
One of the biggest criticisms he faced earlier in his career was his inability to play with his back to the basket. It took time for the superstar to remedy the issue, but it is a riddle he eventually solved.
Background
James spent large parts of his possessions with the Cleveland Cavaliers isolating at the top of the floor or running pick-and-rolls.
He was always efficient in this setting but his game needed some refinement. To be clear, the Akron native was already a stud offensive player prior to developing his low-post game. However, armed with it, he is one of the most destructive offensive weapons the league has ever seen.
The four-time league MVP was humbled during the 2011 NBA Finals in his first season with the Miami Heat. The Dallas Mavericks assigned a multitude of defenders to guard the superstar, many of which were undersized.
Despite standing 6’8’’, James never figured out how to tak ...
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Evolution of LeBron James’ Post Game
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