For the first time in 14 years, LeBron James isn't going to the playoffs. Does that make this the worst season of his career? Our usatodaynba experts debate.
CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMOREFor the first time in 14 years, LeBron James isn't going to the playoffs. Not only that, but he isn't going to finish the season, as the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday announced that the superstar will sit for the final six games of the campaign to "allow his groin to fully heal."
Zillgitt: In the literal sense, the answer is no. This season, he averaged more points, rebounds and assists and shot better from the field and 3-point range than he did his rookie season, and his player efficiency rating and value over replacement player numbers are not the worst of his career. But we’re not comparing a 34-year-old LeBron to a 19-year-old LeBron. We’re comparing a 34-year-old LeBron coming off a fantastic 2017-18 season to MVP-era LeBron.
Rogers: Without any question, it's the least successful season he's had since joining the NBA, and it's hard to see how things could have gone much worse. It might not be the most painful; losing in the NBA Finals six times probably provided a more immediate sting than the drawn-out spiral that afflicted the Lakers this time. But yes, this has been a failure on every level. There was a tweet going around the other day that pointed out the end date of all of James’ seasons.
NEWSLETTERSThank you! You're almost signed up for SportsKeep an eye out for an email to confirm your newsletter registration.More newslettersIt was a season of what ifs for the Lakers, with the only certainty being this: James' season was the worst of his career, and it's not particularly close.
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