
No matter what critics say. No matter what haters say. Lebron James is still going to shut most of them.
LeBron, at 40 years old and in his 22nd NBA season, has emerged as the best defensive player in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
His elite performance has clearly defied age and traditional expectations associated with longevity in professional sports.
According to advanced metrics, LeBron leads the league in opponent field goal percentage at the rim. He allowed only 36.4% for shooters who attempted at least 20 shots against him in the postseason.
Lowest opponent FG% at the rim in the 2025 Playoffs (min 20 FGA defended):
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36.4 – LeBron James
37.5 – Ivica Zubac
50.0 – Jalen Duren
52.4 – Jaren Jackson Jr
55.0 – Dorian Finney-Smith
57.7 – Chet Holmgren
60.7 – Myles Turner
62.5 – Kristaps Porzingis pic.twitter.com/PTxQkMCqS5
This statistic places him significantly ahead of other notable interior defenders such as Ivica Zubac (37.5%), Jaren Jackson Jr. (52.4%), and Myles Turner (60.7%).
Moreover, he outperforms towering shot-blockers like Kristaps Porzingis (62.5%) and Chet Holmgren (57.7%).
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LeBron James Defying Age With His Stats

While there are multiple rumors that have linked James to a retirement, he’s not hanging his sneakers anytime soon.
Other than the astonishing field goal percentage feat, LeBron also excels in combined steals and blocks.
The Akron-born superstar has accumulated a total of 17 “stocks” in just four games. He’s averaging 2.3 blocks per game, ranking 4th among all players, and 2.0 steals per game, placing him 6th in the playoffs.
In terms of workload, LeBron is logging an impressive 40.8 minutes per game while maintaining a level of intensity rarely seen in players far younger than him.
His playoff averages include 26.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists, with effective shooting percentages of 50.7% from the field and 39.7% from beyond the arc.
Despite the physical toll of playing extensive minutes, LeBron is dominating in this postseason.
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