Watch LeBron give up on defense against the Lakers
Ricky O'Donnell has covered basketball at all levels for more than a decade at SB Nation. He’s currently the Associate Director of Programming.
LeBron James' defense has fallen off this year. It's a fact that few who have watched the Cleveland Cavaliers this season would dispute. James has logged a lot of minutes in taking the Miami Heat to the NBA Finals in four straight seasons, so maybe he's just saving himself during the regular season.
Whatever the case, the Cavs are going to need LeBron to get in gear defensively in the postseason. He’s been an amazing defender in the past, and he should still have plenty left in the tank. He’s 30, not 40.
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