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LeBron’s ability to elevate teams has often come under fire. A recurring criticism is that he has struggled to work alongside coaches to create a cohesive system that consistently produces winning seasons. His history suggests a preference for coaching figures who yield to his desires rather than asserting their authority.
His championship victories outside of his time with the Miami Heat are viewed by some as outliers rather than evidence of sustained excellence. The two recent championships—one in the Orlando Bubble and another against a formidable Warriors team—are considered context-dependent victories, heavily reliant on teammates like Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving.