LeBron James could lead the NBA in assists per game if he wanted to.
A forward on paper, James is one of the most talented primary playmakers in the league. His court vision rivals that of anyone's and his thirst for facilitating isn't something he often ignores. It's just the contrary.
Sometimes he passes too much, almost to a fault. There are some who would have him shoot more and defer less. In certain cases, I'm one of them. Mostly though, I, along with everyone else who appreciates a prolific dime-dropper, can appreciate the poise and precision behind his on-ball decision making.
Only three players in NBA history have ever averaged at least 25 points and six assists on 50 percent or better shooting from the field through 10 or more playoff games, and James is one of them. Hall of Famers Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, they're the other two.
James is currently blanketing such postseason marks for the second time in his career. He's already posted one triple-double in the NBA Finals—the third finals triple-double of his NBA tenure—and his unique, frequently complex passing abilities haven' ...
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