Since entering the NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers star forward LeBron James has shown the innate ability to be a high-impact player with his passing that has been a huge part of his unique skillset.
The 33-year-old put that on display once again in Saturday’s Game 3 win over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals that saw him post a game-high 12 assists as part of his double-double effort that also saw him chip in 27 points. Following the contest, James discussed his passing ability and court vision that he stated were realized early in his basketball journey.
This part of James’ game has helped lift him further among some of the best players of all-time. His passing ability has allowed him to make a tremendous impact on games that his scoring can’t simply do on its own. It’s also a part of why his teammates have spoken quite highly of him over the years due to his emphasis to keep them involved in the game plan.
Meanwhile, it has also put James among the top players in NBA history among assists currently ranking 11th all-time — not far behind both Andre Miller and Chris Paul for the next two spots. If he continues to play at a high level over the next several seasons, it could help elevate him in the top five spots, while he could also see himself in a similar position in the all-time leading scorers’ list before he steps away from the game.
All of this only further underlines the uniqueness that James brings — something that the game has never seen before with his size, strength, scoring prowess, and court vision. Saturday’s performance was another example of the special ability that he has on the floor.