First off, take 15 minutes out of your day and watch the above video. I’ve been watching LeBron James obsessively for literally half of my life, and there’s stuff there I’ve never noticed. The attention to how finishing is more than just athleticism is enough to recommend it, but there’s a breakdown of his post moves with comparison to footage of other players and his training with Hakeem, a look at what makes his first step so successful, and even subtle things he does on the court to avoid injury. I would never have been able to tell you about the quality of LeBron James’ shin angles before watching that video.
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