Looking at Lebron's winning percentage vs the West from 2004 to 2018

[coastalmarker99]

Lebron played in the Eastern Conference from 2004-2018.


During those 16 years, his teams had a .69.5 winning percentage (637-279) in his career.


They had a .60.1 winning percentage against the Western Conference (280-186).


Also from 2015-2018, the Cavs were .54.9 in 142 games against the Western Conference.


Against the East, they were 188-79 (.70.4)

[3ba11]

Since Lebron-ball destroys the West in the regular season, his Finals record must be amazing and couldn't possibly be the worst of all time (3-pointer era)

[coastalmarker99]

Since Lebron-ball destroys the West in the regular season, his Finals record must be amazing and couldn't possibly be the worst of all time (3-pointer era)


Lebron has faced some truly all-time great teams with poor supporting casts around him in the finals.


Such as in

2007

2015

2018




And If you take away those three years in which Lebron's teams really didn't stand a chance of winning.



Lebron's finals record against the West is a respectable 4 wins and 3 losses.

[coastalmarker99]

Since Lebron-ball destroys the West in the regular season, his Finals record must be amazing and couldn't possibly be the worst of all time (3-pointer era)

Lebron has played against the #4 (2008 Celtics), #14 (2014 Pacers) #17 (2011 Celtics), #18 (2011Bulls), #23 (2007 Spurs), #25 (2012 Celtics), #27 (2009 Magic) #33 (2013 Pacers) best defenses in NBA history as measured by relative defensive rating.


It seems almost impossible that one player would wind up playing this many all-time great defenses.

Jordan played against the #9 (1993 Knicks), #34 (1997 Heat), #57 (1996 Sonics)


8 rDRtg teams played

LeBron 1, Jordan 1


7 rDRtg teams played

LeBron 3, Jordan 0



6 rDRtg teams played

LeBron 4, Jordan 1


5 rDRtg teams played

LeBron 1, Jordan 1


4 rDRtg teams played

LeBron 5, Jordan 8


3 rDRtg teams played

LeBron 3, Jordan 4


Games played against -5 DRtg or better

James, 40

Jordan, 17


Raw defences:

2012 Celtics, 98.2

2008 Celtics, 98.9

2014 Pacers, 99.3

1993 Knicks, 99.7

2013 Pacers, 99.8

2007 Spurs, 99.9

2011 Celtics, 100.3

2011 Bulls, 100.3

1997 Heat, 100.6

2009 Magic, 101.9

1996 Sonics, 102.1


Year, Team, rDRtg, rTS%, reFG%

2008, Celtics, -8.6 rDRtg, -6.0 rTS%, -7.3% reFG%


2014, Pacers, -7.4 rDRtg, +9.6 rTS%, +13.1 reFG%


2011, Celtics, -7.0 rDRtg, +1.2 rTS%, +5.0 reFG%


2011, Bulls, -7.0 rDRtg, +4.6% rTS%, +.7 reFG%


2007, Spurs, -6.6 rDRtg, -11.3% rTS%, -9.3 reFG


2012, Celtics, -6.4 rDRtg, +6.0 rTS%, +10.3 reFG%


2009, Magic, -6.4 rDRtg, +4.7% rTS%, +5.8 reFG%


2013, Pacers,-6.1 rDRtg, +7.4 rTS%, +11.0 reFG%


2016, Hawks, -5.0 rDRtg, +3.2 rTS%, +8.0 reFG%


2017, Warriors, -4.8 rDRtg, +7.8 rTS%, +12.9 reFG%


2018, Celtics, -4.7 rDRtg, +5.4 rTS%, +8.4 reFG%


2014, Spurs, -4.3 rDRtg, +13.8 rTS%, +16.6 reFG%


2013, Spurs, -4.3 rDRtg, -.6 rTS%, + .7 reFG%


2015, Warriors, -4.2 rDRtg, -5.7 rTS%, -3.9 reFG%



2010, Celtics, -3.8 rDRtg, +1.3 rTS%, -.9 reFG%, 103.2


2012, Knicks, -3.6 rDRtg, +7.0 rTS%, +3.2 reFG%


2006, Pistons, -3.1 rDRtg, -2.0 rTS%, -.9 reFG%


2014, Bobcats, -2.9 rDRtg, +13.0 rTS%, +11.6 reFG%


2018, Raptors, -2.7 rDRtg, +2.7 rTS%, +6.7 reFG%,


2013, Bulls, -2.7 rDRtg, +3.8 rTS%, -.2 reFG%


2016, Warriors, -2.6 rDRtg, +2.1 rTS%, +5.4 reFG%


Best rTS% and reFG% performances regardless of defence

2017 Raptors, -1.0 rDRtg, +17.7 rTS%, +15.3 reFG%

2013 Bucks, -.7 rDRtg, +14.4 rTS%, +17.7 reFG%

2014 Nets, +1.0 rDRtg, +14.2 rTS%, +10.7 reFG%

2014 Spurs, -4.3 rDRtg, +13.8 rTS%, +16.6 reFG%

2016 Raptors, -1.2 rDRtg, +12.6 rTS%, +16.0 reFG%

2010 Bulls, -2.3 rDRtg, +12.5 rTS%, +15.0 reFG%

2009 Hawks, -.7 rDRtg, +12.3 rTS%, +15.2 reFG%

[HBK_Kliq_2]

18-32 finals record vs the west prior to bubble ball with Anthony Davis

Then he's 22-34 still pretty bad

[Kenny Griffin]

its crazy that a guy can have a winning record vs teams when he has these guys with him

https://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Cleveland+Cavaliers+v+Boston+Celtics+Game+eXwtaguH TETx.jpg

https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/dwyane-wade-chris-bosh-lebron-james-and-ray-allen-of-the-miami-heat-picture-id152936417?s=612x612

https://cavaliersnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/gettyimages-534362566-2-e1476595152428.jpg

https://lebronwire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2020/09/USATSI_14880163.jpg?w=1000&h=600&crop=1

[Axe]

Between 2017 and 2018, the cavs led by kong only had one win against the dubs overall. Includes the regular season and the finals. Very underwhelming imo.