In contrast to LeBron James and Michael Jordan, Wilt enabled his team to never lose in the championship round…..
LeBron instead lies to the media with false promises in an effort to rally his troops and find motivation, much like Michael would lie to them to make ordinary games into a war of frenzied warfare during his prolonged supremacy.
This is when the pressure is high enough to force LeBron to confront the critics but soft enough that he can apparently switch some button or push the pedal to the metal, and everything will just work itself out. Not exactly a great track record using this mode.
The pressure is too great to ignore—in this case, it was Magic Johnson’s remarks. LeBron is aware of that too. This mode is far more urgent and straightforward.
It is all gone to hell. Bron is now acknowledging that every play must be a blind Hail Mary in order to accomplish anything notable.
Wilt needed stats to justify his season when things were going bad, even if they did not help the team win. With the exception of a few sly last-second baskets, Wilt’s conceit is unmatched by LeBron. Because LeBron understands something Wilt never did: that being the league leader in assists does not automatically change people’s perceptions of you.
