LeBron James is entering what is a record-breaking 23rd season of his career. Right from when he first broke through the league, to now, when he is 40 and rushing towards the twilight of his career, the scrutiny has been consistently immense. From being branded as the “chosen one” to being knocked for comparisons to Michael Jordan despite a 4-6 Finals record, even the mundane aspects of James’ persona are closely scrutinized.

And this time, a particular issue that has been highlighted not only puts a question mark over his own shooting ability, but also risks hurting his teammates. Recent tracking data suggests that one of LeBron’s strengths, wide-open scoring, may not be as reliable as fans assume, or what his healthy 51.3% efficiency last season suggests.

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