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Guest commentary: Can LeBron James replicate his success in the Western Conference? The data says probably not

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FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks on during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Los Angeles. The only certainty in the NBA this season is that James won't win the East _ ending an eight-year run of that, four in Miami and four in Cleveland.(AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)

LeBron James, the NBA’s biggest star, is playing for one of its most storied franchise — but will it lead to a deep run in the playoffs?

After considering James’ career performance against every team, we can get a clearer picture of possible answers to these questions.