Why isn't LeBron James aging?

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How has LeBron James fought off Father Time so well? How is in position to make his 20th consecutive All-NBA team? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report examines how the Lakers legend uses his mind, experience, size and incredible training regimen to off-set his physical decline.

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コメント (21)
  • @playmaker011
    “Even though father time is undefeated, he’s at least lost a few rounds…” Perfect summary for one LeBron James’ career
  • @Windowlick_
    I feel like I've been saying to myself "LeBron will probably play 5ish more years and then call it quits" for a decade now. And it feels like he still could play 5 more years now.
  • @zergbong
    I am 39 in a decent shape. I can dunk, but after a dunk session I need at least a week for my knees to start functioning properly again. What this dude is doing is absolutely insane.
  • @n00dle_king
    I've never heard anyone talk about a sport the way he does as if he was a Chess Grandmaster recalling obscure positions from decades past. Lebron is truly one of a kind to combine that with elite athleticism.
  • i really think lebron's memory is his secret super power, cause no way in hell i could remmeber every handshakes with every teammates he had 😩
  • Rising up to block with your right but blocking with your left is athletically insane
  • As someone who doesn't know a lot about basketball but is interested in learning, I appreciate that you show highlights that best demonstrate the concepts that you're discussing, whether or not they actually result in the desired outcome (i.e., when a good read on offense doesn't result in a basket). I think it adds some authenticity to the instruction. I enjoy your videos, thank you for making them!
  • I'll still never get over how fast athletic he was in his first ten years. It was insane I've never seen anyone that big strong and fast going to the rim
  • Where I notice LeBrons age the most lately is for sure late games, by the 4th you can noticeably see him fatigued. He used to be able to play buzzer to buzzer no sweat
  • @lawbinson
    As amazing and as long a career as Vince Carter had, he was basically a 3 point shooter near the end. And that was also with out-of-this world athleticism.
  • @khoado123
    Glad you mentioned his blocking strategy. I've been watching him for 21 years and everytime he does chase down blocks, he always go up with right arm fully extended but sill has his left arm up to ready for the reverse
  • For all his god given ability, his consistency and hard work put in are also unmatched by anyone
  • @Chairsium
    20 years worth of experience in the NBA, about 2-3 eras of different playstyles, all in one of the greatest minds the game has ever seen, inside an absolute tank of a body. This dude giving Father Time a run for his money.
  • @CountFisco
    I think all the minutes he played in his career, from being an injury-free starter for 21 years and all those finals runs, makes his lack of regression even more impressive
  • @rt2121
    Great video. You should continue your series from a while back when you did the top 10 players from each season, it would be sick to see that for last season or even this season when it ends.
  • @tonytooshort
    The way Jalen Green side stepped up outta there was despicable lmao
  • @steze
    That was incredible. Keep it up, G.
  • If he plays offensively like Luka with improved long range shot and controls his pace, he can still go over 5 years with solid numbers.