Could A Pokemon Beat LeBron James 1 -on- 1? | Game Theory

Stephen A. Smith was asked on his show who would win in a 1v1 basketball game between LeBron James and Mewtwo, a legendary psychic Pokémon.

The question went viral on Twitter, with people debating whether LeBron could possibly compete against such a powerful fictional creature.

While fans assumed Mewtwo would easily win, the video creator decided to analyze the matchup seriously using actual basketball rules and game mechanics.

• Psychic powers cannot be used to hold or physically impede opponents • Mind control and memory erasure are considered detrimental to the game • Using TM/HM discs to learn new moves violates anti-doping policies • Mega Evolution items are prohibited as they provide unfair advantages

LeBron is two inches taller than Mewtwo, but height alone doesn't determine basketball success since shots are taken with arms, not heads.

• LeBron has a seven-foot wingspan despite being six foot nine in height • Mewtwo's wingspan is six foot seven inches, exactly matching his height • LeBron's superior wingspan gives him an edge in shooting and blocking

Mewtwo can jump 2.8 meters (nine feet two inches) compared to LeBron's 1.1 meters (three feet eight inches), a massive difference in court control.

Mewtwo can levitate in television and movie appearances, essentially giving him infinite jump height and the ability to position himself perfectly near the basket.

Mewtwo can use psychic powers to manipulate the ball to go exactly where intended, while LeBron only has a 59.9% effective field goal percentage, missing 40% of his shots.

• Mewtwo can steal the ball using his speed, strength, and psychic powers • His third appendage (tail) can strip the ball from LeBron's hands • Once he gains possession, he immediately attempts another shot

Mewtwo psychically dunks the ball while LeBron blocks with his Denied attack, creating an endless cycle that eventually exhausts LeBron until Mewtwo scores.

LeBron's only hope from NBA Playgrounds (the Electric Ball power-up) is randomized and weighted toward winning players, so he cannot access it while losing.

In the 2012 Marvel comic 'LeBron: King of the Rings,' LeBron gains levitation abilities, invisibility, and the power to create decoys.

LeBron can fly, allowing him to use his Denied attack from the Multiverses game at any height without risk of goaltending violations.

• LeBron can turn himself and the ball invisible through powers learned from Tibetan monks • This prevents Mewtwo from seeing him or using psychic powers to target the ball • Mewtwo has been shown vulnerable to surprise attacks in Detective Pikachu

LeBron creates decoys similar to the Pokémon move Substitute, making it impossible for Mewtwo to correctly identify and target his opponent.

LeBron James would win if allowed to use all powers from his various games and comics appearances.

• LeBron blocks Mewtwo's shot with his Denied attack and gains possession • He turns himself and the ball invisible while levitating • Mewtwo remains confused targeting the decoy while LeBron dunks uncontested

The 2012 Marvel comic is the most interesting non-sports media LeBron has appeared in, offering wacky powers that make hypothetical debates fun and engaging.

Creators should give LeBron silly, creative powers in future projects instead of boring cameos, making content more enjoyable and these matchup debates easier to resolve.