James attacks the basket more frequently with Hachimura on the court! Meiji: He created more opportunities for the latter

Basketball     8:13pm, 13 October 2025

In the preseason, the Lakers beat the Warriors 126-116. Rui Hachimura was interviewed after the game. He said that he needs to be more aggressive and attack the basket more in the absence of James.

Reporter Raj Chipalu forwarded Hachimura's breakthrough and basket-attack data in the past two seasons with or without James on the court:

Breakthroughs per 100 possessions

With James on the court, 3.6

With James out of the court, 5.8

Access to the basket per 100 possessions

James is on the court: 5.7 times

James is not on the court: 5.2 times

"Therefore, (James is not on the court) Hachimura's offense has increased, but LeBron's gravity and organizational ability actually created more easy opportunities for him at the basket."

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