Lebron James has established himself as a legitimate triple-double threat and has averaged 27.5 points, 6.7 assists and 7.0 rebounds per game for his career. As of the 2008–09 season, he has recorded 28 triple-doubles in his career, with 24 in the regular season and four in the postseason. On offense, James is known for using his size, strength and quickness to get past defenders, and for absorbing contact while finishing at the basket. In the 2005–06 season, he led the league in completed traditional three point plays. He is a solid rebounder who regularly ranks among the league leaders in rebounds for the small forward position. His skills have led to many comparisons to NBA legends Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan.
Lebron James was not named to the NBA All-Defensive Team until the 2008–09 season, when he finished second in voting for Defensive Player of the Year.
Lebron James got the NBA Most Valuable Player Award 2008-09.