LeBron James Reveals Why He Refused To Chase Scoring Title

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LeBron James was in contention for the scoring title but lost to Joel Embiid.

LeBron James and the Lakers were unable to make the playoffs this year, however, that did not stop LeBron from balling out on a nightly basis. By the end of the season, LeBron was averaging over 30 points per game which is truly incredible when you consider how he is 37 years old and was in his 19th season in the NBA. 

LeBron was very close to winning the scoring title, however, it was ultimately taken over by Joel Embiid, who edged out LeBron by just a few games. Had LeBron played the last few games of the season, he probably would have secured the title, however, as he told reporters, chasing the title was simply beneath him given the Lakers' circumstances.

LeBron James Reveals Why He Refused To Chase Scoring Title
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"I'm 19 years in. Going after a scoring title when you're not making the postseason is the whackest thing ever," LeBron said according to Michael Corvo of ClutchPoints. Of course, pundits like Skip Bayless were going after LeBron for supposedly chasing the scoring title, however, based on LeBron's comments, it is clear that such a criticism is invalid.


At this stage in LeBron's career, the last thing he needs to cement his legacy is a scoring title. Everything at this point is just the cherry on top, and next year, LeBron will be eager to improve the Lakers and go for his fifth title.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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