The ink is finally dry on LeBron James’ historic 4-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, altering the course of the franchise and the league as a whole. James’ arrival will change the team in many ways, and the first part of my series on how he’ll do so focuses on his domination in the transition game.
LeBron’s volume and efficiency in the open court are staggering. He generated 1.55 Points Per Possession between his possessions used and assists in the 2017-18 season, ranking in the 88th percentile on 628 possessions. In simpler terms, he generated nearly 12 points per game in transition alone.