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10 Best Facts From LeBron James’ 10 Finals Appearances
The 10 best facts to know from LeBron James' 10 Finals appearances including record-breaking accomplishments and unmatched historic marks
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As LeBron James looks to put the final touches on a fourth NBA championship tonight during the 2020 NBA Finals in Orlando, the King has made history in all facets of the game. Throughout his respected career, he has reached Finals record peaks no player has ever accomplished before. Here are the top 10 best facts to know from LeBron James’ 10 Finals appearances:
King James has made it to the Finals more times than almost every single team in the NBA.
LeBron James has more Finals appearances than 27 current NBA franchises. pic.twitter.com/x8XlMgetPU
— StatMuse (@statmuse) September 27, 2020
The odds are in the Lakers favor when LeBron’s teams jump to a solid start in the Finals.
LeBron James is 23-0 when getting out to a 2-0 series lead. That is the most postseason series wins without a loss when leading 2-0 in NBA history pic.twitter.com/rm3nfLY7Mt
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 3, 2020
Lebron’s versatility on the big stage is unmatched.
LeBron James tonight:
— Justin Kubatko (@jkubatko) October 7, 2020
✅ 28 PTS
✅ 12 REB
✅ 8 AST
It's the 20th time he's recorded at least 25p/10r/5a in a Finals game, double that of the next-closest player (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 10).
Coaching has been a non-factor in James’ success to make it to the Finals, unlike almost any other superstar with as much championship success as the King.
According to @EliasSports LeBron James improves to 38-10 (.792 win pct) all-time in closeout games.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 27, 2020
That is the best record by a player in NBA postseason history (min. 25 games).
James is the first player to reach the Finals with five different head coaches in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/JHhmbthlSi
The legend for the Lakers paved his way to 2nd all-time on the 3’s record list in the Finals. He doesn’t have the 3-point shooting prowess of Steph or Klay, but he’s surpassed them on the all-time list.
LeBron James has broken a tie with Klay Thompson for the second-most career 3PM in the Finals. James now has 87 (and counting). Stephen Curry is the all-time leader with 121.
— Justin Kubatko (@jkubatko) October 1, 2020
James is behind only 4 other greats when it comes to free throws made in NBA Finals History.
Congrats to @KingJames of the @Lakers for moving up to 5th on the all-time #NBAFinals FREE THROWS MADE list! pic.twitter.com/laPdcULfjS
— NBA (@NBA) October 1, 2020
The King’s strength in scoring and grabbing boards had lead him to the top of Finals record lists.
LeBron James now has 24 career 25-point, 10-rebound games in the Finals.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 7, 2020
That passes Elgin Baylor for most in NBA Finals history.
h/t @EliasSports pic.twitter.com/mFMgHxTtth
1 more win in the bubble and James will win his 4th championship title in his historic career.
#PlayerOfTheDay (10/6/20) - PG LeBron James, LAL
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 7, 2020
FACTS TO KNOW:
- 20 Finals games of 25p/10r/5a is 2x more than anyone
- 24 career 25p/10r Finals games is the most in history
- LAL is 56-0 when leading after 3 Qtrs, best record ever
- 1 win away from 4th career Championship https://t.co/BjQwIyvs2Q
With double-digit Finals appearances, King James joined Hall of Fame company.
LeBron James clinched his 10th #NBAFinals appearance tonight, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (10), Sam Jones (11) and Bill Russell (12) as the only players in NBA history to appear in at least 10 NBA Finals! pic.twitter.com/uKz92qgu0u
— NBA (@NBA) September 27, 2020
James was able to make Finals history before the series even began.
LeBron James of the @Lakers will be the first NBA player to win a Finals MVP with a team and then later play against that team in the playoffs.
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) September 28, 2020
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