LeBron James is officially taking his talents to Philadelphia, marking the third time in his legendary career he’ll suit up for a different Eastern Conference team. The King announced this week he’s headed to the City of Brotherly Love, all in pursuit of his fifth NBA championship. As of July 27, DraftKings Sportsbook has dropped some eye-popping odds for what to expect from LBJ in his 24th regular season.
The King’s Playmaking: Can He Hit 15 Again?
First up, let’s talk about the dimes. The odds for LeBron to record 15 or more assists in any single game next season are set at +105. Remember when he led the entire league in assists back in the 2019-20 season with the Lakers? That feels like ages ago. Since then, hitting 15+ assists has been a tougher mountain to climb. He only did it once last season, once in 2024-25, and just once in 2023-24. Before that, you have to go all the way back to that 2019-20 season to find another game where he dished out 15 or more. Can he turn back the clock and rack up those assists with a new squad?
Chasing Milestones: Triple-Doubles in Philly
Now, for the triple-doubles. The numbers are out there: +125 for four or more triple-doubles, +280 for five or more, and a tempting +400 if he gets six or more. Last season, James nabbed three triple-doubles, which is solid, but it was down from the 10 he put up the year prior. Still, this is LeBron we’re talking about! He’s recorded four or more triple-doubles in a season an incredible 11 times in his career, and he’s had at least five in each of the last three seasons. The man still fills up the stat sheet like nobody else.
Scoring Surge: Does LeBron Still Have 40-Point Nights?
This is where it gets wild. The odds for LeBron to score 40+ points in any game are +180. Want to see him drop 45+? That’s at +1100. And if you’re feeling really bold for a 50-point explosion, it’s a massive +3000. Last season, his regular-season high was 36 points. However, the year before, he did hit 42 and 40 points in games. You have to go back to the 2022-23 season to find his last 45+ point performances, when he went for 48, 47, and 46. As for 50-point nights, he did that twice in 2021-22, dropping 56 and 50 in separate games. These are some high stakes for The King’s scoring touch.
As LeBron James gears up for his 24th season, all eyes will be on him in Philadelphia. He’s chasing that fifth NBA championship, and seeing if he can defy Father Time by hitting these individual numbers is going to be appointment viewing. Can he put up a 40-burger? Will those triple-doubles keep rolling in? We’re all gonna find out when the season tips off.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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