Let's be clear: No single player can stop LeBron James. Even after 13 seasons, waves of defenders are required to keep the four-time MVP in check.
The Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks failed to mitigate James' impact in the first and second rounds of the Eastern Conference playoffs, respectively. And now the Toronto Raptors assume the unenviable, often impossible task of corralling James.
But if anyone can devise a plan to fluster James, it's Raptors head coach Dwane Casey. Casey was Rick Carlisle’s defensive coordinator during the 2011 Finals, when the Dallas Mavericks memorably defeated James' Miami Heat. James averaged just 17.8 points in the six games, third-most on the Heat, and the Raptors hired Casey shortly after.
Toronto is smart enough to realize James can't be stopped completely, but there is a blueprint to limiting the damage.
The Right Personnel
Toronto doesn't possess a Kawhi Leonard or Jimmy Butler, an elite athlete who matches up ...
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Article written by Greg Swartz