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LeBron's shooting struggles were evident even in his rookie year, where he once missed 24 straight three-point attempts. It raises an intriguing question: why is he so often shielded from harsh criticism? Critics argue that the media has overprotected LeBron, perhaps out of fear of losing access or facing the wrath of his circle. This protective bubble means that metrics like his 33% success rate in playoff three-point shooting often go unnoticed. Furthermore, statistics highlight that LeBron has the most three-point attempts in playoff history, while still sitting at just 75% in free throw shooting—lower than many of his predecessors, such as Michael Jordan, who boasted 84%. Why does no one challenge this?