LeBron James vs Luka Doncic: Full sophomore year comparison

#3 Athleticism

LeBron James finishes a dunk in traffic against the Orlando Magic

There were plenty of concerns over Doncic's athleticism heading into the 2018 NBA Draft, and while the criticism proved to be excessive - Doncic simply can't compete with the league's most athletic stars. While no slug, Doncic's average athleticism means that he has to rely on his craftiness to get past defenders - although this could eventually help his game age better as he gets older.

Meanwhile, LeBron's freakish athleticism has been well documented throughout his career, and in terms of athletic prowess - James has often been labeled the most blessed athlete in history. The Lakers star is still driving to the basket like a high-speed freight train at the age of 34, and it is worth remembering that he was even quicker at the age of 20 as he was approaching his physical peak.

Winner - LeBron James

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#4 Strength

It wasn't that easy for defenders to fend off sophomore LeBron

Doncic spent much of the offseason working on his conditioning and strength - and there is no doubting that the Mavericks star is in better shape when compared to his first season in the league. His minutes per game have been upped due to his improved conditioning, although Doncic still has room for growth going forward - and it won't be surprising to see him further work on his body during the 2020 offseason.

In comparison, LeBron has always been well known for his upper body strength, and the Ohio native was listed at 240 pounds during the 2004-05 season. At the tender age of 20, LeBron was also among the most physically impressive players in the league, and the Cavaliers star was able to use his strength to great effect at both ends of the court.

Winner - LeBron James