LeBron James Makes Revealing Admission on What He Feared Most During 2011 Finals

"My first year with the Heat, I wanted to win so bad that I also had the fear of letting so many people down," James said. "If it doesn't happen, I let so many (expletive) people down. The hours that I put into my craft. The commitment that I gave to my craft wasn't even the thought, which it should have been." 

James stated that experience is the best teacher in life, and it takes time to reach a point where you can overcome that mindset. He mentioned that it took him around eight years in his professional career to learn how to refocus whenever his mind would wander. Additionally, James believes that every player will eventually experience a moment when everything clicks, and they feel ready for any challenge.

James was able to do that, which helped him win four championships after that series, making it to eight consecutive NBA Finals in total. Since the 2012 NBA Finals, he has excelled in his performance, averaging 30.4 points, 10.9 rebounds and 8.0 assists in 45 NBA Finals games.

James' co-host, Steve Nash, also inquired about how he dealt with criticism regarding his tendency to make the right play instead of always taking the last shot. 

James responded that he remained true to what had brought him success up until that point. He reflected on how he learned the game correctly as a child because his teams consistently won. Recognizing that not every NBA player had that kind of success, even in high school, gave him confidence that he was on the right track.

Ultimately, he maintained a mindset focused on how he could help his teammates maximize their potential. Despite facing criticism, James emphasized that he could never abandon the qualities that made him the player he is today.