One of the greatest players to ever play the sport of basketball is LeBron James. He has been in the NBA for almost 20 years. In his 20-year career run, James has managed to win the NBA championship 4 times. He was also the most valuable player 4 times in 4 different seasons. Currently, he is the all-time leading point scorer, having surpassed the great Kareem Abdul Jabbar.
However, LeBron James did not achieve this success alone. Throughout his illustrious career, LeBron has been fortunate enough to share the court with remarkable teammates who have left an indelible mark on his journey.
LeBron James and his supporting pillars
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During his tenure of 20 years, James has had a lot of teammates who have helped him throughout the games. But there were only a few players who supported him in achieving greatness. Ray Allen, a two-time NBA champion, played a pivotal role in James’s success with the Miami Heat. His iconic 3-pointer in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals, which forced overtime, marked his time alongside LeBron and ultimately led to the Heat’s championship.
Another player who played an important role in James’s career is Kevin Love. His pivotal 2016 season saw him secure the Cavaliers’ historic championship, showcasing his unwavering contributions on the glass and beyond the arc.
Talking about the 2016 Cavaliers season, there is one player because of whom the team won the championship: Kyrie Irving. Irving was the Cavaliers’ point guard who significantly impacted LeBron’s career. His dynamic playmaking and sharpshooting led the team to three NBA Finals appearances and a 2016 championship victory, making him an indispensable part of LeBron’s legacy.
However, there is one player who played with James for four years and the duo was lethal. That player is Dwyane Wade.
LeBron and Dwyane Wade, a 12-time NBA All-Star, formed a transformative partnership in Miami, elevating the Heat to back-to-back championships with their defensive prowess and scoring ability, cementing their status as one of basketball’s most iconic duos.
But now there is a new name that is adding to the list of teammates that achieved greatness with James, Anthony Davis.
The dynamic duo of the LA Lakers
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are a championship-caliber partnership of the Los Angeles Lakers. Their performance in the playoffs showcased their prowess and reminded the NBA of their unmatched impact on the court.
The duo has played 4 seasons together and now, after the $186,000,000 contract extension for Davis, the coming season marks their fifth season together, surpassing D-Wade as LeBron’s longest partner.
I just realized it’s gonna be LeBron’s 6th season as a Laker as well, damn time actually flies
For reference Bron’s longest tenure on a team was 7 yrs in his first stint in Cleveland
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) August 10, 2023
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The Lakers’ recent victory over the Golden State Warriors showcased their power and partnership. LeBron and Anthony Davis have a record of six wins in seven playoff series together, demonstrating dominance on the court.
Despite their early difficulties, the Lakers are now successful because of the partnership between LeBron James and Anthony Davis. And thanks to the dynamic duo the Lakers are still a championship-contending team.
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