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LeBron James takes lazy defense to new level (video)

Cleveland Cavaliers v Los Angeles Lakers

Cleveland Cavaliers v Los Angeles Lakers

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LeBron James obviously didn’t want to foul Wesley Johnson on a 3-pointer, so closing out too hard wasn’t the answer. But neither was this.

This was just lazy.

LeBron was close enough and had enough time to at least get a hand up and challenge the shot. Instead, he took a slow step toward Johnson, stared and jogged up court.

Good thing the young Cavaliers have LeBron around to teach them winning habits.

(hat tip: Joseph Casciaro of The Score)