The Dominance of 2018 LeBron

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LeBron James is a name that is synonymous with dominance in the world of basketball. He has been a force to be reckoned with ever since he entered the league in 2003, and his impact on the game has only grown with each passing year. But the 2018 season was something special, even by LeBron's standards. He led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA Finals for the fourth straight year, and although they lost to the Golden State Warriors, LeBron's individual performance was nothing short of dominant.

LeBron's statistics from the 2018 season were truly impressive. He averaged 27.5 points per game, 8.6 rebounds per game, and 9.1 assists per game. He also shot 54.2% from the field, the highest field goal percentage of his career. In addition to his regular season statistics, LeBron also dominated in the playoffs, leading the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals.

To put LeBron's dominant 2018 season in perspective, let's compare his stats to some of the greatest players in NBA history.

Player

Year

Points per Game

Rebounds per Game

Assists per Game

Field Goal Percentage

LeBron James

2018

27.5

8.6

9.1

54.2%

Michael Jordan

1988

35.0

5.5

5.9

53.5%

Magic Johnson

1987

23.9

6.3

12.2

52.2%

Kobe Bryant

2005

35.4

5.3

4.5

46.9%

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

1971

31.7

16.0

4.6



55.1%




As you can see, LeBron's 2018 season was truly dominant, especially in terms of his ability to fill up the stat sheet. He was able to average more points per game than Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Kobe Bryant, while also grabbing more rebounds per game than Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. He also had the highest field goal percentage of the five players listed, which is impressive considering the amount of shots he took and his age (33 at the time).

LeBron's dominance was even more evident in the playoffs. In the 2018 playoffs, he averaged 34.0 points per game, 9.1 rebounds per game, and 9.0 assists per game. He led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA Finals, where they faced the Golden State Warriors. Despite losing in the Finals, LeBron's performance was nothing short of remarkable.

PlayerYearPoints per GameRebounds per GameAssists per Game
LeBron James201834.09.19.0
Michael Jordan199235.16.76.3
Magic Johnson198722.58.214.0
Kobe Bryant200932.47.45.6
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar197129.017.53.5

It's worth noting that LeBron's 2018 season was even more impressive given his age. He was 33 years old at the time, which is well past the age when most players begin to show signs of decline. However, LeBron continued to play at an elite level, proving that he is not just a dominant player, but also an incredibly durable one.

LeBron James' dominant 2018 season is a reminder of just how great he is, and how much he has impacted the game of basketball. He has changed the way the game is played, and he has inspired a generation of young players to pursue their dreams. LeBron's legacy is already secured as one of the greatest players of all time, and his dominant 2018 season is just another chapter in that legacy.



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