{"id":31704,"date":"2020-07-01T08:00:38","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T12:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprobasketball.com\/?p=31704"},"modified":"2020-08-01T21:56:50","modified_gmt":"2020-08-02T01:56:50","slug":"lebron-james-legacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2020\/07\/01\/lebron-james-legacy\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Fourth Ring would Boost LeBron James’ Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"

If there is one player in the NBA right now that has a legacy that is completely solidified, it’s LeBron James<\/a> <\/strong>of the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a>. If James retired tomorrow, he would go down as one of the greatest to ever pick up a basketball. Yet, he may actually be the player that would benefit the most from adding another ring to his resume. Other players such as James Harden<\/a><\/strong> or Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a><\/strong> obviously come to mind when the question arises, but a fourth ring for James could boost his legacy more than a first would for the others.<\/p>\n

What a Fourth Title Would do for LeBron James’ Legacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Finals Record<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Six losses. No matter how you spin it, six Finals losses will never look “good” on a resume. Sure, one came as a 22-year old at the hands of prime Tim Duncan<\/a><\/strong>. Sure, two came against an absolutely loaded Golden State Warriors<\/a> team. And of course, one can be chalked up to a bevy of injuries to his All-Star cast. But it’s still six losses.<\/p>\n

The 2011 Finals will always be the lowest point of James’ illustrious career. He choked on the world’s grandest stage. He responded by winning three titles in the next five seasons, yet the stain on his resume remains.<\/p>\n