A Legendary Symphony: LeBron James’ career is NBA’s best melody
LeBron James’ career thus far has been the NBA’s best melody, and it’s not over yet
This song is different. It’s a song with demeanor. A supreme demeanor. ‘Pharaoh-like’ in stature and appearance. A love symphony orchestrated by the ‘KING’ himself.
Cleveland, Miami, Cleveland, and LA. Four destinations. Four melodies. 14 seasons.
Even the term ‘legendary’ can’t describe a career that epitomizes your favorite melody, or musical rhythm. Most music experts out there know that LeBron’s skills aren’t more defined than the early jazz and blues sounds of Earth, Wind, and Fire. They certainly aren’t more seasoned than ‘The Temptations.’ Two bands that had great melodies. LeBron James’ NBA career seems to be the NBA’s best melody. Many would ask, “When did the NBA epitomize music or an orchestra?”
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To answer briefly, “When LeBron became ‘KING JAMES.’ In other words, the GOAT.
Let’s change the song. Listen to the verse. It’s a classic; something like Lauryn Hill.
Greatest of all-time? Is he the greatest to ever play? I know what you’re thinking. Not yet. Some fans think different. He’s right there next to Michael Jordan. So, is he the best? In terms of the greatest player in basketball right now; how could you say he’s not?
For years, we’ve been galvanized by LeBron’s ability to annihilate opponents on both the defensive and offensive ends of the floor. It’s literally a symphony. But this isn’t an ordinary symphony. The instruments used in this melody are different.
LeBron’s most popular instrument; his body frame. Let’s ascertain where this derives from. He’s 6-foot-9 and weighs 250 pounds. That’s a substantial amount to weigh as a guard. But he can play more than just guard. James is normally classified as an all-around player.
Being an all-around player was always LeBron’s opulence. He’s had this opulence for the last 14 seasons. That opulence still continues. Every team he’s played on has allowed him to exemplify a ‘pharaoh-like’ persona. There’s another instrument. ‘IQ,’ also known as ‘Intelligence Quotient.’
James has exceptional basketball IQ. Initially, LeBron was only known for his spectacular dunks when he first came out of high school. Nobody ever questioned his ‘IQ’ when he dominated in Cleveland for seven seasons. It’s something I noticed six years ago watching the 2013 NBA Finals when the Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs in a 4-3 series for the NBA championship.
Tim Duncan, Kawhi Leonard, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Danny Green, and Boris Diaw were all pivotal players for the Spurs in that series. Of course, LeBron didn’t care about San Antonio. He essentially became Miami’s catalyst. All of Erik Spoelstra’s schemes were ran through ‘King James.’ That was from 2010-14. It was incumbent for Spoelstra to give James the official key to his offense. Wherever LeBron went; he carried that same key with him.
He’s carried it for so long; it’s become second nature. In other words; second nature on the court.
This symphony continues to play in Los Angeles, and the Lakers seem to be grateful. The Lakers were even more grateful for the addition of Anthony Davis. I expounded on James and Davis being the NBA’s new two-headed monster in a previous column I wrote last month. From my observation, LeBron and AD have become the NBA’s new two-headed nightmare. You can’t defend two physical specimens who can both run the floor. If you do, you’ll have more bad dreams throughout the season. No one wants to experience bad dreams. Not even players in the league after guarding ‘King James.’
For LeBron, it’s a symphony he’s orchestrated since day one in Cleveland.
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A legendary symphony with different songs. His career is the best melody we’ve heard in a long time surrounding the NBA. Michael Jordan’s career symphony was legendary. Could LeBron’s play a little longer?
It could. It all depends on the next melody.