9 Best sophomore seasons in pro/NBA history

#8 LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers v New Orleans Pelicans

Deus Ex-Machina from Akron, Ohio, as I like to call him, has adapted what I consider to be the premium injury-avoidance training techniques. Oh, and unlike what people may have branded him at the start of his career (a bulldozer who could only drive-and-kick when double-teamed). LeBron managed to adapt his style to the pace and rigours of modern NBA basketball and is now a wiling shooter for whatever system that he's placed in.

The Master of Alll Swiss basketball trades in the bag today, James' legacy in the game is already secure as the best player over the past decade, when he's also won three championships and moved three franchises in doing so. At the twilight of his career, he's pawning off responsibility to each of his teammates, who basically worship the earth that he walks on.

During his second season, Bron's breathtaking averages were in line with those of his career averages: 27.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game.