Pattern recognition in competitive sports is extremely valuable.
Lebron is one of the all time greats because he combines such unique gifts, his memory, his work ethic, his physicality, size and quickness.
He is just a freak all the way around.
His basketball IQ has some interesting affects on teams he plays though. He has problems submitting and listening to his coaches. Often because he thinks he is right, which he often is.
Still, there can be only one person making decisions and Lebron does not like to give up his power.
This is ultimately what caused him to leave Miami. He was the 4th most important person in the organization behind the owner, the GM Pat Riley, the head coach and the homegrown star (Dwayne Wade).
When he went back to Cleveland, he went to an organization that he could dominate from top to bottom.
I think his desire for influence and power has hurt his career to a certain extent.
If he had gone to San Antonio, for example, he might have had several more titles by now.
I don't see the Lakers winning one in the few years, so Lebron will probably end his career with 3.