LeBron James: "I had a chance to be defensive player of the year and also MVP in the same season. In that year Marc Gasol was rewarded defensive player of the year, but he made 2nd team all-defense."

Tony Allen doubles down on his comments on LeBron's defense When they played OKC you think LeBron is starting out the game on KD No he's gonna stick Sefolosha So you got 41min of sticking Sefolosha the last 2min you get a chase down block and get the win now you just 1st team all defense

2019 Marc Gasol Playoff highlights

LeBron Anthony Davis mic'd up adjust their defensive gameplan vs Grizzlies 2023 wanting to keep the ball in JJJ's hands LeBron fake swipes to get JJJ to spin AD blocks him twice and forces a turnover JJJ shot 3-16 with 0 FTA the least efficient game of his career

The 2023 Lakers were only the 7 seed but closed the season 9-2 then crushed the No 2 Grizzlies and defending champion Warriors LeBron was All-NBA and AD was as healthy as he had been in years But at their peak Denver swept them without a single win

LeBron James is shut down by the Spurs defense in the 2007 NBA Finals

LeBron James defends Kevin Durants game tying shot attempt controversial no call