According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar LeBron James isn’t fixated on matching the NBA title count of legends like Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan. Despite boasting four NBA championships, James purportedly doesn’t dwell on the notion of chasing the lofty title numbers of his predecessors.

While James’ tally stands at four titles, a notch below Bryant’s five and Jordan’s six, he has etched his name in basketball history in other ways. Notably, James boasts an unprecedented 10 NBA Finals appearances, a feat surpassing both Bryant and Jordan. Moreover, he achieved the remarkable milestone of becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer during the 2022-23 season, eclipsing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record.

Unlike Bryant and Jordan, who secured all their championships with one franchise, James has notched titles with three different teams: the Miami Heat (twice), Cleveland Cavaliers (once), and the Lakers (once). Additionally, James embarked on an eight-season streak of reaching the NBA Finals, a feat unmatched by his esteemed predecessors.

As James continues to defy age with his exceptional performances, averaging 24.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game in the 2023-24 season, speculation persists about his potential to secure a fifth NBA title. Despite the Lakers currently holding the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference, James has demonstrated his ability to lead the team on deep playoff runs, as evidenced by their recent string of victories.

As James navigates the latter stages of his illustrious career, his focus remains resolute on steering the Lakers back to championship contention, an endeavor that could further solidify his status as one of basketball’s all-time greats.