Does James have a chance to win 6 championships in his career?

Recently, Stephen A. Smith talked about James on the show. He said this: "He is about to turn 41 years old and his career has entered the 23rd year. By brushing up data, those who don't know what to do think that this can make him surpass Jordan and become the GOAT - but it didn't. Realizing that what took him more than 20 years to accomplish, Jordan accomplished it in 13 years. "

Regarding the topic of whether James surpasses Jordan, in fact, James has only one disadvantage, and Jordan has only one advantage, and that is the number of championships.

No one stipulates that players cannot play for 20 seasons, and no one stipulates that players cannot score after playing 20 seasons. Therefore, James has played for more than 20 years and ranks first in total points in history.

Many people doubt that James is not the first person in history. They just think that 6>4.

So, let’s talk about an interesting topic, whether James has a chance to win 6 championships in his career.

The answer is, yes! have! Absolutely!

James has played in 10 finals in his 22-year career. Excluding the four years when he won the championship, in which years did James have a chance to win the championship, but did not win it?

In 2007, James Jr. played against the Spurs led by GDP and was swept 4-0. This year, James had no chance to win the championship.

In 2014, they still faced the Spurs. The Heat's lineup was obviously aging and serious. Only James and the Spurs played back and forth. The other players were in poor condition. This year, James had no chance to win the championship.

In 2017 and 2018, the opponent was Universe Yong. The Cavaliers had 1 win and 8 losses in the two-year finals. In these two years, James had no chance to win the championship.

Then, the answer is already clear.

James had a chance to win the championship in 2011.

In the 2011 Finals, James performed abnormally in one of the few series in his career.

Based on paper strength, the Heat are above the Mavericks. The Heat have peak James, Wade and Bosh, while the core of the Mavericks is the 33-year-old Nowitzki and some NBA veterans.

There is a saying that goes like this: "The fortress is breached from within." In the 2011 Finals, rather than the Mavericks defeating the Heat, it is better to say that the Heat lost to themselves.

James played very average in the last three games of the Finals. In the 10-11 season, James averaged 26.7 points per game in the regular season and 23.7 points per game in the playoffs. In the last three games of the Finals, James' scoring did not reach the average level. In the fourth game, he played 46 minutes and scored 8 points. In the fifth game, he played 46 minutes and scored 17 points. In the sixth game, he played 40 minutes and scored 21 points. Especially in the bizarre fourth game, James was very confused and had no desire to attack. In 46 minutes, he only took 11 shots and hit 3 goals. Even facing the 1.78-meter Barea, James showed hesitation and fear.

Obviously, James had a chance to win the championship in 2011, but he did not perform well and did not seize the opportunity.

In 2015, James has a chance to win the championship.

In 2015, James has been playing in the NBA for 12 seasons and is at the peak of physical, technical, experience and psychological aspects. James' opponent in the finals is still a young Warriors team with many core players playing in the finals for the first time.

Looking at the paper strength, the Cavaliers have the advantage. In comparison, the stars are more quality.

Unforeseen circumstances can happen. James lost the championship in 2015 purely due to bad luck. In the first round of the playoffs, Kevin Love, the team's third-leading player, was dragged and dislocated by Olynyk. In this case, the Warriors' game strategy is very simple. As long as they guard James, they will win the championship.

James, who lost his two major helpers, played very hard and was very good at offense and defense. In 6 games, he averaged 45.8 minutes per game, scoring 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 1.3 steals. The further the series drags on, the smaller the Cavaliers' chances of winning, because the Cavaliers rotate fewer players and their physical fitness is a test. On the contrary, the Warriors are known for their long rotations.

In the end, after six bloody games, James and the Cavaliers were defeated, watching the Warriors win the championship trophy at the Cavaliers' home court.

Conclusion

James has had the opportunity to win 6 championships in his career. One was in 2011, but he didn't grasp it, and the other was in 2015, but he was unlucky.

To surpass Jordan and become the GOAT requires the right time, place, and people. James almost came close to the right time, place, and people once.

It is true that time is also a matter of luck, and fortune plays a trick on people.