Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James wowed many with his defensive abilities early in his career, especially through his ball-chasing and shot-blocking pensions.
Many analysts coined the term and assigned the nickname to James as his signature move when opponents drive to the basket.
James’ defense is no longer as good as it was in his prime. In an interview with Bleacher Report, Brooklyn Nets rising star small forward Mikal Bridges recently explained how he used his skills to bring LeBrono back early in his career. He described his thoughts on using his skills to bring LeBron back early in his career.
“It’s terrible,” Bridges said. “It’s cool, but I’m just stuck and I can’t really, you know, think. I think everybody, like all my friends and stuff, are super geeks and it’s like, ‘Oh, You did it LeBron’ and the fans and stuff like that. “But I just hyped that I had to stop. “
via Bleacher Report
Bridges became a key figure in the trade that brought Kevin Durant to Phoenix, and the Nets now dominate the 2023 season.
Many thought Brooklyn would fall off a cliff without Durant or Kyrie Irving, but with Bridges emerging as their No. 1 option, the team has kept pace in the East.
Brooklyn hasn’t beaten Philadelphia once in a playoff series, but Bridges’ rise makes him a name to watch in 2024.
A defensive guru, Bridges’ skills nearly helped Phoenix win the NBA title before Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a performance not seen since Shaquille O’Neal, six games in a row. Beat the Suns in a tough game.
Now in his first full season with the Nets, many didn’t have high expectations for the burly forward and the ragtag group Brooklyn had after trading for the superstar.
However, James knows how good his skillset is, and so does the rest of the NBA this season.