NBA All-Star 2020: Biggest strength and weakness of each member of Team LeBron

The annual All-Star Game will take place in Chicago this weekend, as a team led by LeBron James takes on a side captained by Giannis Antetokounmpo. Team LeBron came away with a big win in Charlotte last year, and while the rosters have changed due to the All-Star Draft, LeBron's team once again enter the game as favorites. James' team contains twelve of the biggest stars in the NBA, and here we will take a look at the biggest strength and weakness of each member of Team LeBron.

LeBron James

Biggest Strength: All-round skillset

LeBron James' athleticism is legendary, although the 35-year-old has become the best player of his generation thanks to his complete skill set. James is arguably the best frontcourt passer of all-time, while he is the third-highest scorer in NBA history. Admittedly, his defense has slipped slightly as he has aged, although James is still able to come up with big stops down the stretch.

Biggest Weakness: Three-point shooting

While not disastrous, LeBron's perimeter shot remains the only area of his game with room for improvement. A career 34.4 percent 3-point shooter, James is connecting with 34.5% of his attempts this season, although opposing teams are still content to leave him open.

Anthony Davis

Biggest Strength: Defense

Anthony Davis has been able to improve his offensive skill set in recent years but remains most effective on the defensive end. Davis' combination of size and athleticism allows him to dominate matchups with other elite bigs, and the 26-year-old is among the favorites to be named 2020 Defensive Player of the Year.

Biggest Weakness: Three-point shooting

While better than most bigs, Davis' three-point shooting remains in need of some work. Through 46 games, he is shooting just 31.6 percent from beyond the arc, and much of his damage on the offensive end is restricted to the paint and mid-range jumpshots.

James Harden

Biggest Strength: Getting to the free-throw line

There is a lot to like about James Harden's game, although nothing is more striking than his ability to get to the free-throw line with ease. The shooting guard can effortlessly draw contact from opposing defenders and is averaging 12 trips to the free-throw line this season - while also shooting 86.9 percent from the charity stripe.

Biggest Weakness: Defense

Harden has improved his defense over the past few years, although it remains the worst part of his game. While he is excellent at pressuring opposing guards, Harden's ability to contest shots remains a weakness, and the Rockets tend to make sure he gets the easiest defensive assignment.

Kawhi Leonard

Biggest Strength: Two-way force

Kawhi Leonard entered the league with a limited offensive skill set but has since developed into the NBA's best two-way player. In addition to regularly coming up with huge stops on his own end, Leonard is currently averaging a career-high 27.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting.

Biggest Weakness: Three-point shooting

Leonard's all-round game is so strong that it is difficult to identify any weaknesses. However, his three-point shooting hovers around the league average, and upping that number to around 40% would make him even more unstoppable.

Luka Doncic

Biggest Strength: All-round offensive play

Luka Doncic doesn't turn 21 until later this month, although the Mavs star is almost the complete package on the offensive end. He can make shots from anywhere inside and outside the perimeter, while his passing and vision have also earned favorable comparisons to LeBron James.

Biggest Weakness: Defense

Doncic is a great defensive rebounder, although he still struggles to switch, and opposing teams have enjoyed a fair amount of success by isolating the emerging superstar.

Devin Booker

Biggest Strength: Offense

Booker has averaged at least 22 points since his sophomore year and the young guard currently averaging 26.4 points while shooting almost 50 percent from the field. Well-rounded offensively, Booker can score around the basket and off the dribble - and it is worth remembering that he posted a 70-point game at the age of 20.

Biggest Weakness: Defensive focus

Booker's transition defense has earned plenty of criticism, although he has proved to be a more than capable defender when locked in mentally. Nevertheless, it remains doubtful that Booker can stay focused on defense on a nightly basis, and he could impact his future hopes of becoming an MVP candidate.

Chris Paul

Biggest Strength: Passing

Chris Paul has always offered reliable scoring production, although his offensive game has always been built around his passing ability. The OKC star has led the league in assists four times during his illustrious career, and no player takes greater pride in their ability to find teammates with the perfect pass.

Biggest Weakness: Injuries

Despite his six-foot frame - Paul is widely regarded as a rare player with no real weakness. Nevertheless, injuries have become a problem for the 10x All-Star over the past four seasons - and his health will be key to OKC's postseason prospects.

Nikola Jokic

Biggest Strength: Scoring

After averaging 10 points per game in his rookie season, Jokic has increased his tally with each passing season. Over 55 appearances this campaign, the Serbian is managing 20.6 points, while shooting 51.8 percent from the floor. He can be virtually unplayable in the post, and with his three-point shot also improving - Jokic will be among the NBA's best bigs for much of the next decade.

Biggest Weakness: Defensive focus

Jokic has all the tools to be an elite defender, although the 25-year-old suffers from lapses of focus. This makes Jokic exploitable on the defensive end, and Denver fans have grown accustomed to seeing opposing players breeze past a tired Jokic late in games.

Ben Simmons

Biggest Strength: Playmaking

Ben Simmons is blessed with a high basketball I.Q, and the Sixers star has quickly developed into one of the NBA's best playmakers. Over his first three seasons in the league, Simmons has averaged 8.0 assists per game - and while there is plenty of criticism regarding his shooting - there is no questioning his status as an elite distributor.

Biggest Weakness: Lack of jump shot

Heading into the season, there were reports that Simmons' jump shot was on the mend. However, he is still struggling to score from outside the paint, and it is questionable at this point if he will ever develop into any sort of three-point threat.

Domantas Sabonis

Biggest Strength - Efficient Shooting

After shooting just under 40 percent during his rookie year, Domantas Sabonis has developed into an efficient scorer. He was shot at least 50 percent from the field over the past three seasons, and the 23-year-old is currently averaging 18.3 points on 54.1 percent from the floor.

Biggest Weakness - Free-throws

Sabonis is a well-rounded big, although he still struggles at the charity stripe. He is averaging 4.7 trips to the three-throw line this season but is knocking down just 72% of his attempts.

Jayson Tatum

Biggest Strength: Two-way force

Jayson Tatum's defense was often criticized during his first year in the league, although the 21-year-old has worked on that aspect of his game to become arguably the Celtics' best defender. When combined with his 22.1 points per contest, Tatum has quickly emerged as one of the NBA's best two-way forward's and will only get better.

Biggest Weakness: Shot Selection

Tatum is starting to leave behind the midrange as he develops into a star, although he is still shooting a career-low 43.9 percent from the field. His shot selection will continue to improve as he gains more experience, although there are still too many instances when the Celtics man takes on a difficult shot rather than pass.

Russell Westbrook

Biggest Strength: Athleticism

While Russebrook has been able to put up huge numbers during his NBA career, his biggest strength has always been his natural speed and athleticism. At 31, Westbrook is still able to get to the basket with ease, and his entire game is built around his sheer level of pure athleticism.

Biggest Weakness: Three-point shooting

Despite being part of a Houston side known for its three-point shooting, Westbrook remains among the worst shooters from deep in the NBA. He has connected with just 23.8 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc this season and his career average sits at just 30.4%.

Edited by Alan John