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LeBron James has had one of the most illustrious careers in NBA history. Entering his 19th season playing with the LA Lakers, LeBron is on track to surpass Karl Malone as the second all-time points leader in the NBA.
However, LeBron James has also amassed a number of other honors to his name in the process. One of them is his place in the all-time field goals made. LeBron ranks in at third behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Malone, with 12,903 made baskets.
With a difference of 625 field goal attempts between him and Karl Malone, LeBron James has been extremely efficient in his approach to scoring. With a 50.4% field goal average for his career, LeBron has been an offensive force in the NBA for years.
With a number of teams in mind, in this article, we take a look at the five NBA teams LeBron James has his highest field goal percentage against.
#5 Portland Trail Blazers
LeBron James has put up some of his best performances against the Portland Trail Blazers. Making his Lakers debut against the side as well, LeBron also helped carry the LA Lakers past the Blazers in the 2020 NBA playoffs.
LeBron has been highly effective against Portland. With a career field goal average of 52.1%, LeBron James also records averages of 28.1 points, 9.1 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game in the process.
Having played 35 games against the side and with more games on the horizon heading into the 2021-22 NBA season, LeBron James looks set to add to his total of 983 points scored against the franchise.
#4 Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets have posed a challenge to LeBron James since early in his career. At the peak of their powers during his rookie season, LeBron continued to go at the Nets throughout the course of his career.
LeBron James and the LA Lakers also emerge as contenders for the NBA title in the 2021-22 season with the Brooklyn Nets as the other favorites. With all the ingredients in place for a rivalry, LeBron statistically has proven himself to be effective against the franchise.
LeBron James shoots a career average of 52.4% from the field against the Brooklyn Nets. With 57 games played against the side, LeBron also averages 27.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game. With a total of 1,560 points recorded against the Nets, he will look to add to this total in the upcoming season as the LA Lakers look to establish themselves as the best team in the NBA.
#3 Charlotte Hornets
LeBron James has had a lot of success on the offensive end against the Charlotte Hornets. While the franchise has always faced inconsistency in establishing itself as a perennial playoff contender, James has a winning record of 46-6 against the franchise.
LeBron James has played 52 games against the Charlotte Hornets so far. For his career, he has a field goal percentage of 53.7% while recording 28.0 points, 7.8 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game against the team. With a total of 1,456 points, LeBron looks set to add to this number as the LA Lakers head into the 2021-22 NBA season.
One of the most noteworthy records that LeBron James has against the Charlotte Hornets is his career-high in scoring. During his tenure with the Miami Heat, LeBron James recorded 61 points in a game against the, then Charlotte Bobcats, where he shot 80% from beyond the arc.
#2 Minnesota Timberwolves
LeBron James has had a successful career against the Minnesota Timberwolves overall. Having faced the side a total of 35 times, LeBron has a winning record of 28-7 against Minnesota.
Over the course of his 35 matches played against the Timberwolves, LeBron James has put on some incredibly efficient scoring performances. With a career-average field goal percentage of 54.3% against Minnesota, he has recorded career-averages of 26.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game.
With a career-total of 927 points against the side, LeBron James' highest scoring game saw him record 45 points. With the superstar looking to add to his total against Minnesota, his career averages suggest that he would be extremely successful in doing so.
#1 Cleveland Cavaliers
LeBron James's best field goal percentage against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the franchise that built and grew with him, is ironic to say the least. Over the course of career, LeBron has played with them for 11 seasons.
During the seven seasons James didn't play for the Cavaliers, and he played a total of 16 games against the side. With a winning record of 15-1, James also has a win percentage of 93.8%, his best against any franchise in the NBA.
LeBron James has a career field goal percentage of 55.7% against the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron also recorded a career-average of 29.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 7.1 assists against the side while recording a total of 468 points.
Although LeBron James has had a very successful career against the Cavaliers, he has also had a lot of success with the side. Bringing a championship to Cleveland for the first time in franchise history back in 2016, LeBron's contribution to the city of Cleveland is undeniable.
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