LeBron James drummed the San Antonio Spurs for 33 points and 14 assists in Monday's 114-104 win, but the Los Angeles Lakers star has that organization to thank for his motivation to improve his jump shot.

The King admitted his 4-0 loss to the Spurs in the 2007 NBA Finals was everything he needed to see to finally put in some serious work on his jumper:

“I just want to be able to not have any weaknesses, you know, and allow a defense to dictate what I do,” James told Spectrum SportsNet after the game, per ESPN's Dave McMenamin. “Because of the Spurs, in a lot of my early years, [they are] part of the reason why my jump shot is a lot better today. My first Finals appearance in '07 they went under on everything and I didn't shoot the ball, I wasn't comfortable with shooting the ball at that point in time in my career. So I give a lot of thanks to their scheme, a lot of thanks to a lot of other teams that I went against.”

James' biggest criticism, much like Giannis Antetokounmpo now, was his lack of a steady jumper — as everything revolved around his physicality and the acrobatics he could muster getting to the rim to finish. Once he incorporated a reliable jump shot, it was game over for the league, as he finally boasted a complete package with physical and athletic advantages no other player in the league possessed.

Now at nearly 35 years old, James is still a bulldozing driver and strong finisher, but as he ages, he will be capable of relying on his jump shot more and more — making Father Time wait just a little longer in the process.