LeBron James could be in line to break more records and continue on his path of being considered the greatest basketball player ever.
If James can stay healthy with the Philadelphia 76ers, there’s a strong possibility that he breaks three different records:
76 assists away from passing Jason Kidd for 3rd all-time
29 steals away from passing Gary Payton for 5th all-time
27 wins shy of passing Kareem Abdul-Jabaar for most wins in regular season.
All of these records aren’t easy, but this goes to show how extraordinary of a career James has had. The easiest stat here has to be the assists. Now that it’s been confirmed James will be running the offense, it’s easy to say these 76 assists are a lock.
The wins are a lock as well. Even if the team has a down year, there's no way the team finishes with under 30 victories. One of the harder stats would be getting steals. It’s just not a heavy stat many can attain. It’s impressive that he’s in the top 10, but it’s not a stat that’s easily attainable.
James' longevity is a real testament to his healthy lifestyle. His ability to play this long is astounding. A player like this is a major asset for a team looking for a title. The best part is he gets to accomplish these milestones in a Philadelphia jersey.
Even though his main focus will be doing his part to help the team win, it's an icing on the cake to move up these prestigious lists. The roster Philadelphia has put together will allow James to complete these feats. It’s such a high-powered offense that it’s bound to be an exciting achievement.
What’s even better is that Philadelphia is tied for the fewest back-to-back games with 13. Not only will this be a benefit in getting these records, it would also alleviate James and even Joel Embiid, considering his injury history. Commissioner Adam Silver is giving the 76ers every opportunity to remain healthy, now that we know they have the most nationally televised games with 34. It’s going to maximize their health and increase the possibility of a lengthy NBA championship run.
The team’s sole focus is winning and building chemistry, but what’s the harm in reaching for new heights? What good is winning if you can’t stop to smell the roses? The 76ers are a team on a mission, but it won’t hurt for James to bask in his success, as he’s within reach of these three astounding milestones.