LeBron James’ Record Against Notable NBA Rookies: H2H, Stats and More

In the sport of basketball, there is one name who has been dominating the NBA since the time he made his debut in the league. Currently playing his 21st season and representing the Los Angeles Lakers, the Akron Hammer shows no signs of giving up and is still a dominating figure in the league. Leading the City of Angels, he has not only become the highest-scoring athlete in the NBA but also has his sights set on bigger achievements.

But as in professional sports, there are always new youngsters who show signs of greatness. So, how do they perform in front of an athlete who has already achieved greatness?

King James’ H2H stats against the upcoming NBA rookies

LeBron James has been in the league for 21 seasons and has achieved everything the sport has to offer. Due to that, the new upcoming rookies are compared with him and how they managed to perform against him. Like Tyrese Haliburton, a 23-year-old guard who is extremely talented has won 4 games out of 6 against James. However, the 4x NBA champion has been more consistent with his scoring as he averaged 26.3 points and 6.5 assists in the 6 matches they played against each other. But as Tyrese is more of a playmaker who creates opportunities for his teammates, he averaged 18.8 points and 10.8 assists, demonstrating his role as an Orchestrator.

The 2019-20 NBA Rookie of the Year, Ja Morant, who proclaims himself to be the new “Black Jesus” in a viral video, is up next. He has faced the King 14 times and James holds a record of 6 wins against him. However, Morant is an explosive player who is famous for his acrobatic finishes and explosive drives. He averages 25 points and 6.9 assists showcasing his agility and athleticism. But James, on the other hand, averages 25.1 points and 6.1 assists showing that Morant’s level of gameplay is at par with the King.

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There is also one more rookie in the league who shows similarity in game style to the L-Train, Zion Williamson. Both of them are powerhouses with unique skills and strengths. But in their head-to-head collisions, James has dominated Williamson and won all 4 matches. Not only matches but even statically Bron has a better average with 28.8 points and 9.5 assists compared to Williamson’s 28 points and 3.5 assists. However, there is one more rookie whom James will be facing in his upcoming match against the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama.

What can we expect from James vs. Wembanyama?

The debuts of great talents frequently serve as iconic milestones in the books of NBA history, representing the start of epic journeys. LeBron James, called “The Chosen One,” began his NBA career on October 29th, 2003, while Victor Wembanyama, a French sensation, made his debut in the NBA this season. Even though Wemby struggled in his debut in the beginning, he later found his rhythm. But it was too late, and the Spurs lost against the Mavericks. Even James lost his debut match against the Sacramento Kings but he dominated throughout the game and delivered 25 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals.

So, in the NBA LeBron James, with his talent and dedication, has laid the groundwork for the new wave of upcoming superstars. So, as fans follow these two unique talents on their journey, the basketball world waits to see what the future offers from their upcoming game and how will the French sensation fare against the 19x All-Star.

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