Khris Middleton And The Value of Real Plus-Minus
By Adam McGee
Mar 22, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the third quarter during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. James scored 28 points to help the Cavaliers beat the Bucks 108-90. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
3. LeBron James
Contract Next Season: $21,573,398
There’s a reason James is nicknamed “The King”. There’s a reason his every move is so scrutinized. There’s a reason why by deciding to leave one team to play for another he can break the heart of one city and bring immeasurable joy into the lives of another.
James is the NBA’s best player without doubt. Nobody else can have their way quite as easily as he can. If he needs to score, he can, and he can do so in a variety of ways. On the other hand, if you need to score, he can stop you unlike most other guys in the association.
If Cleveland comes through this season to win a ring, LeBron will put himself in an entirely different stratosphere.