When was LeBron James at His Best?

Lebron in 2013 vs lebron in 2018 is a big argument amongst NBA fans. 2013 LeBron on the Miami Heat won MVP while also winning his second championship. While 2018 lebron lead a very weak cavs team to the championship. In this video we dive into which version of lebron was the best version.
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[@AllPRAIZE]

2018 Bron was different, I stand by that

[@taetrrtot6205]

I personally would rather have 2013 Lebron even tho i think what he did in 2018 was more impressive

[@JT_Breakdowns]

I can understand that 2013 was incredible

[@donaldf9055]

Me personally it has to be 2018. Mans was the most clutch player in history, was the best facilitator in history, was efficient af, and carried a mediocre rooster to the finals while turning into a complete beast in the post season. I value post season way more than the regular season which is why I like 2018 more than 2013.

[@user-xyzJ.C]

Same

[@RasuiTheFallen]

​@@donaldf9055best facilitator in history lol u exagerating a little too much. He was definetly clutch and a amazing passer but at no point was he the best EVER at those things. Best in the league sure but bron got a long way to go if he wanna steal the best passer from magic and the most clutch from jordan.

[@donaldf9055]

@@RasuiTheFallen he was more clutch than Jordan than year imo especially since clutch doesn't only mean game winner and even then that year he hit like two game winners in the playoffs. And he avg like 34 9 and 9 in the playoffs as well on remarkable efficiency with a mediocre rooster.

[@Tre_Ason_Number7]

I think 09 was the best version. He was virtually unguardable.

[@marcusjones2550]

2013. He played lockdown defense that year. And played big in game 7 of the 2013 finals

[@JT_Breakdowns]

He did his defense was great in 2013

[@DeeKAAM]

Was literally robbed of DPOY N unanimous mvp

[@Titan2User]

I’ve been wondering about this question recently. I think 2018 Lebron was an actual point gurad he was skilled, athletic and was playing with great IQ. Also he played with heart and tried on both ends the floor he was a solid perimeter and interior defender and a great shot blocker. 2018 is the only version of Lebron I really like as a player

[@JT_Breakdowns]

2018 lebron was great and is probably my personal favorite just with everything he did for that cavs team

[@okeythegoat2332]

@@JT_Breakdownsfr

[@okeythegoat2332]

2018,2012,2013, 2009 🐐🐐🐐

[@SaintFrenchy]

@@okeythegoat23322020 too

[@DatBoiGloomy]

Lebrons 2018 playoff run is still ne of the best runs in years. Bro was better in the regular season in 2013 but come playoff time, what lebron did in 2018 is prolly the best we have seen him play, or maybe anyone play 🤷‍♂️

[@TheoBrownMusic7]

2018 in my opinion is his best season!

[@JT_Breakdowns]

I agree in the playoffs at least

[@somregularguy]

Imo it’s 2013 LeBron, he was still in his athletic prime, nuclear on every play, could actually shoot 3’s and in general, and most importantly was robbed from a dpoy which was taken by a player who didn’t even make All Defensive First Team, it’s clear there was a lot of bias for that award, 2018 LeBron was smarter and wiser, he was a seasoned vet. 2018 LeBron was still wild don’t get me wrong but I’d take 2013 LeBron

[@adub92199]

2018 bron was the best basketball player to grace the court.

[@KeybladeKahaan]

Elite stuff

[@long_strong8843]

0:29 was also a runner up for defensive player of the year

[@sleer6306]

Loving these videos. Very different from the usual examining 1 year. Perhaps a video on someone with a super deep handle ( AI, Kyrie, Steve Francis, etc. ) would be interesting!

[@JT_Breakdowns]

Thank you and I’ll try and make a video like that at some point

[@Cornell_Alvarez99]

2013 Lebron James was the greatest Lebron we’ve ever seen, Offensively and Defensively and that’s why I take 2013 Lebron over any Lebron because he was so amazing on both ends of the court and that is who I need on my squad 🔥🔥

[@DiamondArikaraWithTheGun]

Imagine 2013 LeBron vs 2018 LeBron in a series... I don't know who wins...

[@JT_Breakdowns]

That would be a fun game to watch

[@DiamondArikaraWithTheGun]

@@JT_Breakdowns Good video btw

[@christopherd.3291]

49% from midrange in the playoffs is Legendary

[@adommicaih3513]

What a great video honestly i can't decide whose better bettewen 2013 and 2018 lebron

[@JT_Breakdowns]

Thank you and yeah it is tough to decide who is better

[@a.m.617]

2018 Bron with 2013 Athleticism...😅 now ask Chauncey B. Is that incredible hulk in tennis shoes

[@robertjohnmarcella263]

2013 Pat Riley Dwyane Wade,Ray Allen,Chris Bosh

[@johnsong620]

2018 was the best offensively and smarter but he wasn't a 2 way player 2013 he was a 2 way player

[@AllPRAIZE]

2018 he was a offensive initiator

[@Zythroxes]

He was still a 2 way player it's not like he was playing no defense in 2018 it's just 2013 was lockdown Bron

[@jonathank786]

Brons always been a solid two way player?

[@missmeria1790]

6:47 his opponent looked so disappointed when he made that shot 😂😂😂😂

[@SuperSaiyan-100]

Can you do a which version of kyrie is the best?

[@sko68th]

2013 Lebron unmatched but this video 🔥🔥

[@JT_Breakdowns]

Thank you!

[@akwesirobinson1710]

Can you do a full breakdown of both 2013 and 2018 lebron

[@JT_Breakdowns]

I’ve done a few lebron videos recently so I think I’m going to do breakdowns of other players for now. But if you want to watch a full breakdown of 2013 lebron. Thinking Basketball posted a full in depth breakdown of 2013 lebron a few years ago so you could find that on his page

[@michaelberenato911]

2013 LeBron could run threw a brick wall.

[@Ham_1982]

2007 and 2018 are impressive although swept in the finals, but 2013 was his best if only he kept that level he would have been Goat

[@Zythroxes]

Your comment is just shade, you're clearly trying to discredit the finals because of being swept but you fail to mention those teams when lebron left were terrible without him, both going 19-63 without lebron on that team

[@itzmarvinplays1605]

2018 bron was in his deepest bag ever

[@Scurvybubble242]

34 10 and 8 in 2018 finals vs like 28 8 and 6 in 2013 finals

[@manhattanskyline4526]

To be fair the warriors in the playoffs were the only tough team where in 2013 the east was still really tough especially defensively the east in 2018 wasn’t really competitive in defence

[@jamesmitchell3615]

Is it just me or does LBJ just look clunky in his movements on the court, no real fluidity in his movements. Seems really robotic in a sense, but it works for him when the "system" he plays in "his system". Great video break down!!

[@JT_Breakdowns]

He hasn’t always had the best lateral movements. Not sure if that’s what you meant by that but he’s much better moving in a straight line compared to side to side

[@JT_Breakdowns]

And thank you!

[@notus299]

he does look like that but it's always been like that for him

[@andrewilliams6866]

@@JT_Breakdownsnever forget when KG said Hakeem was like “I’m hitting him with LATERAL MOVEMENT”

[@christopherbrown5269]

2018 bron was god level coming from a curry fan just showing respect where it's due 💯🔥

[@jovimane128]

Just imagine 2018 Lebron in 2013 Lebron's body , he would have been a living cheat code . It would be him at his physical peak and mental peak , it would be insane . But saying that , he is still very condition and has an high iq , so it is still safe to call him a top 10 player , Definitely a top 15 player in the NBA at age 38 , in my opinion nobody at age 38 has been able to claim that title , its honestly amazing .

[@tysontom47]

The things that 2013 lbj did better than 2018 is the defense and Athleticism but the things that 2018 lebron did better than 2013 lebron was the IQ and scoring not saying either was bad in their weakness but one just did better than the other

[@brandonhuberty8636]

If we are talking whole season it is 2013,but playoff 2018 Bron was the best offensive version ever

[@geothagreat7443]

I'd go with 2018 LeBron. He's more experienced, still explosive, and he's hitting more 3s.

[@BigBen1994]

2013 was Lebron's physical best and 2018 was his basketball best

[@kevinjersey3136]

2018 bron played all 82 games plus carried a mediocore. Team to the finals playing against 4 all stars and scoring 50 points in the final, 2013 lebron is no match!!!

[@kobe2kallday]

2013 lebron would bullied anyone with his speed, his 3s AND DEFENCE something 2018 lebron bearly do even 2009 lebron have an argument over 2018 lebron

[@manhattanskyline4526]

@@kobe2kallday2008-2009 lebron is the second best prime to his Miami days easily.

[@kobe2kallday]

@@manhattanskyline4526 facts I agree

[@reaperproductions9553]

2013 wipes 2018, much better finisher and scorer and ATG Level Defense and his motor was much better. 2018 is better offensively due to better reads and passing. Still an Elite scorer but 2013 better and has better resilience from the pacers and spurs series. 2013 is lebrons best or second best season interchangeable with 2012. 2013 beats him in everything but playmaking and passing. Lebron was still creating tons of shots for teammates but his reads weren’t as consistent and sharp as his second Cavs stint.

[@manhattanskyline4526]

The east during lebron in 2013 was unbeatable

[@AlejandroRuiz-nf7cd]

Go heat 2013 bron and that was when lebron got the name king james

[@Gabriel-sh3ms]

In all honesty, 2009 Lebron is best. Ive watched every clip of Lebron there is to watch and 2009 is truly his greatest version

[@JT_Breakdowns]

Love that lebron too. I made a video about him during those cavs years if you want to check it out!

[@SuperSaiyan-100]

2018 LeBron was Thanos 🐐

[@adrijiyuda]

The Lebron where he got outscored by JJ Barea and Jason Terry

[@kobe2kallday]

Yeah and 2011 would make you visit the hospital for physical play and therapy

[@JordanFans78]

What you don’t talk about is the fact that the nba strictly changed the defensive rules to help these players to look better than what they are

[@Bum6s]

😂😂😂