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LEBRON JAMES

SF · LAL · Age 40 (2024–25) · 10 qualified seasons
2× Top-35× Top-10Peak 72.4Career Avg 62.5Shot Creator
Peak APEX Score
72.4
2019–20 · Ranked #2
Career Arc · APEX Across 10 Qualified Seasons
435057637077 APEX 2015–162016–172017–182018–192019–202020–212021–222022–232023–242024–25
2015–16 · Regular Season · Team: CLE, 76 GP Ranked #5

Ranked #5 of 269 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Wing Stopper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 71.2
30.7
of 32
Off. Impact
7.7
of 14
Shot Quality
17.5
of 28
Def. Impact
8.0
of 16
Creation
7.2
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (30.7 of 32) — 96% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Creation & Playmaking (8.0 of 16).
Style Metrics
58.8%
TS%
31.4%
USG%
11.8%
REB%
36.0%
AST%
2.06
AST/TO
0.347
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+6.23
LEBRON
+6.14
EPM
+9.0
BPM
+5.36
O-LBRN
+0.87
D-LBRN
7.5
VORP
APEX Score
71.2
Ranked #5 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Wing Stopper
Games
76
CLE
Archetype Primary Creator · 14 of 269 players in 2015–16
Comparable Profiles · 2015–16
Russell Westbrook
APEX 69.8 · Primary Creator · 92% match
→
James Harden
APEX 63.5 · Primary Creator · 90% match
→
Paul George
APEX 63.0 · Shot Creator · 89% match
→
Teammates · 2015–16 · 9 APEX-qualified
Channing FryeIman ShumpertJoe HarrisKevin LoveKyrie IrvingMatthew DellavedovaRichard JeffersonTimofey MozgovTristan Thompson
2016–17 · Regular Season · Team: CLE, 74 GP Ranked #7

Ranked #7 of 279 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Wing Stopper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 68.7
29.6
of 32
Off. Impact
9.0
of 14
Shot Quality
15.8
of 28
Def. Impact
8.3
of 16
Creation
6.1
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (29.6 of 32) — 93% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Creation & Playmaking (8.3 of 16).
vs 2015–16: APEX -2.5. Defensive Impact -1.7 (largest change); Shot Quality +1.3.
Style Metrics
61.9%
TS%
30.0%
USG%
12.6%
REB%
41.3%
AST%
2.12
AST/TO
0.395
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+5.93
LEBRON
+5.98
EPM
+7.6
BPM
+5.74
O-LBRN
+0.19
D-LBRN
6.7
VORP
APEX Score
68.7
Ranked #7 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Wing Stopper
Games
74
CLE
Archetype Primary Creator · 20 of 279 players in 2016–17
Comparable Profiles · 2016–17
James Harden
APEX 71.5 · Primary Creator · 96% match
→
Kevin Durant
APEX 68.6 · Primary Creator · 92% match
→
Gordon Hayward
APEX 63.7 · Shot Creator · 91% match
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Teammates · 2016–17 · 10 APEX-qualified
Andrew BogutChanning FryeDeron WilliamsDerrick WilliamsIman ShumpertKevin LoveKyle KorverKyrie IrvingRichard JeffersonTristan Thompson
2017–18 · Regular Season · Team: CLE, 82 GP Ranked #3

Ranked #3 of 273 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 68.8
30.4
of 32
Off. Impact
9.2
of 14
Shot Quality
13.8
of 28
Def. Impact
9.5
of 16
Creation
5.9
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (30.4 of 32) — 95% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (13.8 of 28).
vs 2016–17: APEX +0.1. Defensive Impact -2.0 (largest change); Creation & Playmaking +1.2.
Style Metrics
62.1%
TS%
31.6%
USG%
13.1%
REB%
44.4%
AST%
2.17
AST/TO
0.336
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+4.92
LEBRON
+5.38
EPM
+8.7
BPM
+5.36
O-LBRN
-0.43
D-LBRN
8.2
VORP
APEX Score
68.8
Ranked #3 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Helper
Games
82
CLE
Archetype Primary Creator · 24 of 273 players in 2017–18
Comparable Profiles · 2017–18
Karl-Anthony Towns
APEX 64.3 · Versatile Big · 93% match
→
Kevin Durant
APEX 64.1 · Primary Creator · 92% match
→
James Harden
APEX 73.4 · Primary Creator · 91% match
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Teammates · 2017–18 · 16 APEX-qualified
Ante ŽižićCedi OsmanChanning FryeDerrick RoseDwyane WadeGeorge HillIman ShumpertIsaiah ThomasJae CrowderJeff GreenJordan ClarksonJosé CalderónKevin LoveKyle KorverRodney HoodTristan Thompson
2018–19 · Regular Season · Team: LAL, 55 GP Ranked #19

Ranked #19 of 275 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 61.9
27.5
of 32
Off. Impact
8.5
of 14
Shot Quality
17.0
of 28
Def. Impact
9.7
of 16
Creation
7.4
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (27.5 of 32) — 86% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Creation & Playmaking (9.7 of 16).
vs 2017–18: APEX -6.9. Defensive Impact +3.2 (largest change); Offensive Impact -2.9.
Style Metrics
58.8%
TS%
31.6%
USG%
12.4%
REB%
39.4%
AST%
2.31
AST/TO
0.382
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+4.63
LEBRON
+4.96
EPM
+8.0
BPM
+4.07
O-LBRN
+0.56
D-LBRN
4.9
VORP
APEX Score
61.9
Ranked #19 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Helper
Games
55
LAL
Archetype Primary Creator · 29 of 275 players in 2018–19
Comparable Profiles · 2018–19
James Harden
APEX 71.6 · Primary Creator · 90% match
→
Kyrie Irving
APEX 67.0 · Primary Creator · 90% match
→
Blake Griffin
APEX 59.4 · Primary Creator · 89% match
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Teammates · 2018–19 · 16 APEX-qualified
Alex CarusoBrandon IngramIsaac BongaIvica ZubacJaVale McGeeJosh HartKentavious Caldwell-PopeKyle KuzmaLance StephensonLonzo BallMichael BeasleyMike MuscalaRajon RondoReggie BullockSvi MykhailiukTyson Chandler
2019–20 · Regular Season · Team: LAL, 67 GP Ranked #2

Ranked #2 of 246 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Helper. Career-best APEX in this five-pillar window.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 72.4
28.8
of 32
Off. Impact
7.3
of 14
Shot Quality
17.8
of 28
Def. Impact
10.9
of 16
Creation
7.8
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (28.8 of 32) — 90% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (7.3 of 14).
vs 2018–19: APEX +10.5. Offensive Impact +1.3 (largest change); Creation & Playmaking +1.2.
Style Metrics
57.7%
TS%
31.5%
USG%
12.4%
REB%
49.1%
AST%
2.62
AST/TO
0.292
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+5.81
LEBRON
+6.22
EPM
+8.4
BPM
+5.21
O-LBRN
+0.60
D-LBRN
6.1
VORP
APEX Score
72.4
Ranked #2 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Helper
Games
67
LAL
Archetype Shot Creator · 29 of 246 players in 2019–20
Comparable Profiles · 2019–20
Luka Dončić
APEX 70.3 · Shot Creator · 93% match
→
Kawhi Leonard
APEX 64.5 · Shot Creator · 90% match
→
Jayson Tatum
APEX 62.7 · Secondary Creator · 86% match
→
Teammates · 2019–20 · 15 APEX-qualified
Alex CarusoAnthony DavisAvery BradleyDanny GreenDion WaitersDwight HowardJaVale McGeeJared DudleyKentavious Caldwell-PopeKyle KuzmaMarkieff MorrisQuinn CookRajon RondoTalen Horton-TuckerTroy Daniels
2020–21 · Regular Season · Team: LAL, 45 GP Ranked #106

Ranked #106 of 251 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 47.4
26.0
of 32
Off. Impact
6.5
of 14
Shot Quality
16.3
of 28
Def. Impact
8.6
of 16
Creation
5.0
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (26.0 of 32) — 81% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (6.5 of 14).
vs 2019–20: APEX -25.0. Offensive Impact -2.8 (largest change); Physical Contribution -2.8.
Style Metrics
60.2%
TS%
31.9%
USG%
12.9%
REB%
41.8%
AST%
2.11
AST/TO
0.310
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+4.37
LEBRON
+5.57
EPM
+8.1
BPM
+4.12
O-LBRN
+0.25
D-LBRN
3.8
VORP
APEX Score
47.4
Ranked #106 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Helper
Games
45
LAL
Archetype Primary Creator · 20 of 251 players in 2020–21
Comparable Profiles · 2020–21
Luka Dončić
APEX 63.6 · Primary Creator · 96% match
→
Jimmy Butler
APEX 56.5 · Primary Creator · 91% match
→
Kemba Walker
APEX 39.7 · Shot Creator · 91% match
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Teammates · 2020–21 · 16 APEX-qualified
Alex CarusoAlfonzo McKinnieAndre DrummondAnthony DavisBen McLemoreDamian JonesDennis SchröderJared DudleyKentavious Caldwell-PopeKyle KuzmaMarc GasolMarkieff MorrisMontrezl HarrellQuinn CookTalen Horton-TuckerWesley Matthews
2021–22 · Regular Season · Team: LAL, 56 GP Ranked #17

Ranked #17 of 270 qualified. Shot Creator. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 60.6
27.6
of 32
Off. Impact
11.2
of 14
Shot Quality
13.5
of 28
Def. Impact
8.1
of 16
Creation
7.3
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (27.6 of 32) — 86% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (13.5 of 28).
vs 2020–21: APEX +13.2. Shot Quality +4.7 (largest change); Defensive Impact -2.8.
Style Metrics
61.9%
TS%
32.3%
USG%
11.8%
REB%
30.6%
AST%
1.77
AST/TO
0.275
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+3.34
LEBRON
+4.72
EPM
+7.7
BPM
+3.61
O-LBRN
-0.27
D-LBRN
5.1
VORP
APEX Score
60.6
Ranked #17 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Shot Creator
Def Role · Helper
Games
56
LAL
Archetype Shot Creator · 42 of 270 players in 2021–22
Comparable Profiles · 2021–22
Nikola Jokić
APEX 77.3 · Primary Creator · 89% match
→
Desmond Bane
APEX 59.6 · Secondary Creator · 89% match
→
Giannis Antetokounmpo
APEX 69.3 · Primary Creator · 88% match
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Teammates · 2021–22 · 18 APEX-qualified
Anthony DavisAustin ReavesAvery BradleyCarmelo AnthonyD.J. AugustinDarren CollisonDeAndre JordanDwight HowardIsaiah ThomasKent BazemoreMalik MonkRajon RondoRussell WestbrookStanley JohnsonTalen Horton-TuckerTrevor ArizaWayne EllingtonWenyen Gabriel
2022–23 · Regular Season · Team: LAL, 55 GP Ranked #76

Ranked #76 of 261 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 52.7
25.5
of 32
Off. Impact
4.9
of 14
Shot Quality
16.3
of 28
Def. Impact
8.2
of 16
Creation
4.9
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (25.5 of 32) — 80% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (4.9 of 14).
vs 2021–22: APEX -7.9. Shot Quality -6.3 (largest change); Defensive Impact +2.8.
Style Metrics
58.3%
TS%
33.3%
USG%
12.5%
REB%
33.5%
AST%
2.12
AST/TO
0.268
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+3.86
LEBRON
+4.66
EPM
+6.1
BPM
+3.66
O-LBRN
+0.20
D-LBRN
4.0
VORP
APEX Score
52.7
Ranked #76 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Helper
Games
55
LAL
Archetype Primary Creator · 13 of 261 players in 2022–23
Comparable Profiles · 2022–23
Jayson Tatum
APEX 60.0 · Primary Creator · 94% match
→
Ja Morant
APEX 56.4 · Primary Creator · 93% match
→
Luka Dončić
APEX 65.0 · Primary Creator · 90% match
→
Teammates · 2022–23 · 17 APEX-qualified
Anthony DavisAustin ReavesD'Angelo RussellDamian JonesDennis SchröderJarred VanderbiltJuan Toscano-AndersonKendrick NunnMalik BeasleyMax ChristieMo BambaPatrick BeverleyRui HachimuraRussell WestbrookSterling BrownThomas BryantWenyen Gabriel
2023–24 · Regular Season · Team: LAL, 71 GP Ranked #8

Ranked #8 of 264 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 63.5
25.4
of 32
Off. Impact
9.1
of 14
Shot Quality
15.3
of 28
Def. Impact
8.5
of 16
Creation
5.2
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (25.4 of 32) — 79% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (5.2 of 10).
vs 2022–23: APEX +10.8. Shot Quality +4.2 (largest change); Defensive Impact -1.0.
Style Metrics
63.0%
TS%
29.2%
USG%
11.5%
REB%
37.5%
AST%
2.37
AST/TO
0.318
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+3.03
LEBRON
+4.53
EPM
+6.5
BPM
+3.28
O-LBRN
-0.24
D-LBRN
5.4
VORP
APEX Score
63.5
Ranked #8 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Helper
Games
71
LAL
Archetype Primary Creator · 24 of 264 players in 2023–24
Comparable Profiles · 2023–24
Kyrie Irving
APEX 61.2 · Shot Creator · 96% match
→
James Harden
APEX 59.3 · Primary Creator · 94% match
→
Stephen Curry
APEX 63.5 · Shot Creator · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2023–24 · 12 APEX-qualified
Anthony DavisAustin ReavesCam ReddishChristian WoodD'Angelo RussellGabe VincentJarred VanderbiltJaxson HayesMax ChristieRui HachimuraSpencer DinwiddieTaurean Prince
2024–25 · Regular Season · Team: LAL, 70 GP Ranked #28

Ranked #28 of 268 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Helper.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 58.1
23.2
of 32
Off. Impact
7.6
of 14
Shot Quality
12.9
of 28
Def. Impact
8.3
of 16
Creation
6.1
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Offensive Impact (23.2 of 32) — 73% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Defensive Impact (12.9 of 28).
vs 2023–24: APEX -5.4. Defensive Impact -2.4 (largest change); Offensive Impact -2.2.
Style Metrics
60.4%
TS%
30.1%
USG%
12.6%
REB%
40.3%
AST%
2.22
AST/TO
0.261
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+2.28
LEBRON
+2.09
EPM
+5.6
BPM
+2.62
O-LBRN
-0.34
D-LBRN
4.7
VORP
APEX Score
58.1
Ranked #28 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Helper
Games
70
LAL
Archetype Primary Creator · 22 of 268 players in 2024–25
Comparable Profiles · 2024–25
Anthony Edwards
APEX 58.4 · Shot Creator · 96% match
→
Michael Porter Jr.
APEX 53.3 · Efficient Wing · 94% match
→
Tyler Herro
APEX 60.2 · Shot Creator · 93% match
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Teammates · 2024–25 · 16 APEX-qualified
Alex LenAnthony DavisAustin ReavesCam ReddishD'Angelo RussellDalton KnechtDorian Finney-SmithGabe VincentJarred VanderbiltJaxson HayesJordan GoodwinLuka DončićMarkieff MorrisMax ChristieRui HachimuraShake Milton
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Auto-generated from APEX v6.8 engine output. Pillar values reflect contribution to the APEX total (Off. Impact max 32, Def. Impact max 28, Creation max 16, Shot Quality max 14, Physical max 10). Scores are era-relative and not directly comparable across seasons.