Lebron James on how he approaches the game and his chemistry with his new teammates
After the loss 102–104 at home against the Brooklyn Nets, Lakers superstar Lebron James talked about his game and how he reads what is going on the basketball floor and how he decides what play he wants to make.
“I never predetermine my moves,” LeBron said. “I never predetermine my plays. I just read and react. If I have an opportunity to score and I see the defense staying at home, then I look for that opportunity. If I see the defense is shifting over and they bring two guys on the ball, then I know I have a numbers game on the weak side. I know it’s four on three. I’ve been in those positions so many times throughout my career. I can literally close my eyes and know where my guys are going to be and read and react on that. So, that’s what it all boils down to.”
He also spoke about chemistry, saying that he talks to his teammates all the time trying to get to know them better. He knows that a lot of new faces have been added to the roster and noted that it takes months to learn the system and how to space the floor throughout the course of the game.
“It takes a while, especially when you have a new system and an entire new personnel group,” LeBron said. “We had a makeover besides for myself, Kuz, AC, JaVale, and KCP, and aside from that, we have a whole new system. It takes months and months and months to learn the system and learn where guys like the ball and where guys are going to be throughout the course of the game. You have to pay attention throughout the course of practice, film sessions, games and put yourself in the position to know with your eyes closed where everyone is no matter who is out on the floor.”
Lebron, in his 17th season, plays at very high level and deserves 100% to be in the conversation for the MVP Award. He and Giannis Antetokounmpo seem to lead this race as both have exceptional performances so far and have elevated their teams to the top of both conferences respectively.
This season, he is averaging 25.7 points, 7.9 rebounds and he’s leading the league in assists for the first time in his Hall-of-Fame-caliber career with 10.6 per game. He is shooting 49.8% from the field, 34.9% from the perimeter and 69.7% from the free-throw line in 26 minutes of playing time.
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