Is Lebron James still the best basketball player right now?

No my logic applies to Lebron being known for his triple doubles, great all around player. But I just mentioned something he's never done before yet Russy has. Mike is known to be a straight up killer, ball in his hands last seconds. That's not Lebron. I'm saying Lebron isn't even the best at what he's best at.

I do not believe putting Lebron, esp this 33 year old one on any team automatically makes them instant title contenders. His current Cavs (yes the one without Kyrie. The one with Love and IT) aren't making it out of the east. Put him on the Kings and they're still not making the playoffs in the Wild West. Put him on the Magic and I don't see them beating the top 4 in the east. Considering that team doesn't have players as good as IT and Love. But. Long Live the King lmao

 

Yes, he is.

 

I don't think so.

 

No. KD is better than him now. KD is a better defender now too.

 

LeBron doesn't play defense either.

 

BINGO

 

LeBron can’t afford to play defense like he used to every night. That’s why he’s playing free safety a lot. I’m sure he’s saving his body and energy for the playoff push

 

He doesnt play defense in the playoffs either.

 

KD doesn't lose talent simply because he is playing with those other dudes.

 

#1 though
http://www.82games.com/1718/CSORT11.HTM

 

Didn’t watch. LeBron might not have the energy or ability to play at the defensive level as he did when he was on the Heat. But the “block” is the best defensive play in finals history

 

Spoiler. Its 23 minutes of awful, awful defense throughout the entire NBA finals.

 

Had 5 blocks too that game
KD defense>>

 

KD also didnt allow opposing players to shoot 60+% from the field against him in that series.

 

Lol.

He might not even be top 5.

 

KD is slightly above him

 

lebron hasnt played elite defense in years. elite scorers light up seeing bron trying to check them

 

lmaoooo delusional

 

The Lebron hate on NT is comical.

 

From someone that constantly talks **** about Bron...
Yes, he is.
Nobody impacts their TEAM more than him.

 

If you are not playing/performing up to your potential, i would say it does when it comes to looking at performance and stats

 

Nope