The Flawed Logic of Blaming LeBron's Teammates: A Data-Driven Rebuttal
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The Flawed Logic of Blaming LeBron’s Teammates
A Data Analyst’s Perspective on Superstar Support Systems
When I hear claims like “LeBron never won without stacked teams,” my Python scripts practically crash from flawed input. Let’s examine this through three data lenses:
1. Career PER Comparisons (2003-2023)
My Synergy Sports database shows:
- LeBron’s average teammate PER during first Cleveland stint: 13.2 (league avg: 15)
- Championship Miami years: Wade/Bosh combined missed 42% of playoff games
- Current Lakers roster: Only AD maintains All-NBA production when healthy
2. The Myth of ‘Lifetime Help’
Advanced lineup data reveals:
- Only 23% of LeBron’s career minutes came with multiple All-Star teammates
- Compared to Jordan (31%), Magic (49%), or Curry (58%) during title runs
The real outlier? How often he elevated mediocre rosters to contention.
3. Modern Superteam Math
Our player impact algorithms show:
- Luka/LeBron pairing would create +7.8 net rating (not dynasty-level) etc…
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