For most of his career, James has controlled the offense as the primary ball handler on his team.[310] His playmaking ability is generally considered one of his premier skills, and some analysts rank him among the greatest passers in NBA history.[311] By exploiting his size, vision, and the attention he garners from opposing defenses,[312] James creates easy points for his teammates with accurate assists.[313] He executes unconventional passes, including after leaving his feet and through defensive traffic.[314] His uncanny tendency to find the open man has helped force NBA teams to incorporate some elements of zone into their schemes to better cover the weak side of the court and prevent James from passing to open shooters.[6] Early in James's career, he was criticized for overpassing in pressure situations, in particular for passing instead of shooting in the waning seconds of close games;[315][316] however, as his career progressed, James's clutch performance was viewed more favorably.[317]