There’s no denying LeBron James is a beast on the basketball court.
Despite the Los Angeles Lakers winning three straight games and holding a 7-6 record on the season, James is struggling in one specific area of his game: free-throw shooting.
The good: LeBron James had his first career game-winning dunk in the final minute of a game (regular season or playoffs)
The bad: James is 1-6 from the free throw line in the final minute of a one-possession game this season, and has the most misses by any player.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 12, 2018
Of course, having James at the line during a one-possession game could be crucial to the outcome of the contest. And having James in that position almost seems like it would be a dagger to his opponents. But that hasn’t been the case as he’s barely posing a threat when it comes to free throws.
He saved himself and the Lakers when he made the dunk after missing two free shots, and Tyson Chandler’s big block on a Trae Young shot at the buzzer during Sunday’s 107-106 victory over the Atlanta Hawks also was pivotal.
Despite the win, James knows he needs to work on his free throws.
"I'm garbage. I suck from the free-throw line right now." –LeBron James#Lakers #LakeShow
— Michael J. Duarte (@michaeljduarte) November 12, 2018
At least he can admit it.
The Lakers don’t play again until Wednesday night, so James has a few days to practice his shots from the charity stripe.
