Round 2: 2) 2009-10 vs. 7) 2017-18
No. 2 seed: 2009-10 season – Cavaliers
| G | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG |
| 76 | 39.0 | 29.7 | 7.3 | 8.6 |
LeBron won his second consecutive MVP award, but it turned out to be a bittersweet season for Cavs fans – as the Chosen One would depart for Miami in the offseason. He finished a close second to Kevin Durant (30.1 ppg) for the NBA scoring title and topped 50% shooting from the field for the first time. LeBron also ranked sixth in the NBA in assists per game and ninth in steals per game (1.6).
No. 7 seed: 2017-18 season – Cavaliers
| G | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG |
| 82 | 36.9 | 27.5 | 8.6 | 9.1 |
LeBron played a workhorse role in his 15th pro season, leading the NBA in minutes played (3,026) and minutes per game at age 33. He also led the league in field goals (857) and points (2,251) while finishing third in the league in points per game behind James Harden (30.4) and future Lakers teammate Anthony Davis (28.1). In the playoffs, LeBron would appear in his eighth consecutive NBA Finals.
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