Alright, so the other day I was arguing with my buddy about LeBron’s performance in the 2016 Finals. He was saying LeBron wasn’t that good, and I was like, “Dude, are you serious?!” So, I decided to dig into the stats myself to prove my point. Here’s how I went about it:
First, I fired up my trusty old laptop. It’s a bit slow, but it gets the job done. I opened my browser.
Finding a Reliable Source
- I typed “lebron james 2016 finals stats” into the search bar.
- I was hit with, a bunch of websites. It’s always a bit of a gamble figuring out which one is legit and not just some clickbait.
Getting the Data
I scrolled through that first page. Found one that I clicked, and looked all pertty.
- I was focused on the series averages, so I looked for that section.
- Boom! There it was. Points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks – the whole shebang. I jotted down the key numbers on a piece of scrap paper I had lying around.
I was seeing how the numbers changed from game to game.
- Seeing those numbers game-by-game really showed how LeBron dominated, especially in those crucial elimination games.
Making My Case
Finally, I compiled all my notes and those stats I found. I compared Lebron’s numbers to the stats of other players in the series.
I then got prepared.
And, I have to say, after diving into the details, my point was made.
I showed my buddy.
