LeBron James’ brilliance continues to stand the test of time—and then some. This year’s iteration of the Cleveland Cavaliers is living, breathing, if sometimes blundering proof. Just think: The Cavs are seven-and-a-half games back in the Eastern Conference, 3-9 over their last 12 outings, and still favored to make the NBA Finals.
“Because LeBron” has become the simplest, most accurate cliché in the basketball lexicon. He’s been to seven straight NBA Finals, and not even Bear Stearns would bet against him getting to his eighth in a row.
Everyone agrees that James remains the best player in the world—er, everyone except Paul Pierce. And how could they not, especially now? He’s playing some of the most efficient, impactful basketball of his career, matching or exceeding career highs in assists, blocks and three-pointers made. The real question isn’t whether he’s better than his peers, but whether 2017-18 LeBron is the best version yet.
As far as the counting stats go, this season has certainly been one of his strongest:
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