Tracking Data Shows Phenomenal Connection Between LeBron James and Anthony Davis

LeBron James has built an incredible connection with Anthony Davis. In other words, he has passed the basket to Davis more than to any other teammate in his professional career.

According to available tracking data, LeBron has been passing the ball to his teammate 25.2 times per 36 minutes shared on the floor. Before the regular season, the most LeBron has passed to a teammate was in 2015-16 when he passed to Kyrie Irving 22.3 per 36 minutes shard. In that season, the Cleveland Cavaliers won their lone championship.

LeBron has already said that the Lakers offense should go through Davis. Well, it looks like LeBron kept his word. As the Lakers’ leading playmaker, LeBron has targeted Davis more than any other teammate.

This data shows that it is only Davis who has benefited from LeBron’s legendary vision and passing skills. His younger teammate Kyle Kuzma has also received more passes from LeBron than Irving. LeBron has passed the ball to Kuzma 23.4 passes per 36 minutes shared.

In the team’s first 13 games, LeBron has showcased that he is one of the best facilitators in the league. The king is averaging a league-leading 11.2 assists per game, which is a career-high for the superstar.

Thanks to LeBron’s playmaking, the Lakers are off to their best start to a season in almost ten years. The team is winning games, and they won’t stop now. It’s an important season for the Lakers, and they will try really hard to make the playoffs this season. LeBron signed with the team with the only purpose to win a title, and he won’t go home without helping the team win one.

Instant connection

Although it would be hard to keep playing at this pace throughout the entire season, the Lakers will definitely make the playoffs. Unlike last season, the players have built an incredible relationship, and they don’t have issues with the chemistry. In 2018, the young players had hard time finding a mutual language. Well, most of them were traded for Anthony Davis, and it was actually a good decision. Let’s hope they keep playing this well.