Since entering the NBA in October 2003, LeBron James has transformed from one of the league's least effective volume scorers into a hyper-efficient offensive mastermind, dominating opposing defenses with an incredible blend of interior scoring prowess and perimeter shot creation.
On Thursday he launches the next chapter of his career, and while there's little doubt that James the scorer will continue to thrive in Los Angeles, there are legitimate reasons to question whether the new-look Lakers include enough firepower to take advantage of James' unique ability to create great looks for his teammates.
Let's go inside his journey to offensive greatness and what it means for this new test in L.