Marcus Morris: I think I'm probably the best guy defending LeBron in the league, outside of Kawhi
Marcus Morris embraces challenge of defending LeBron James
Marcus Morris can’t wait to guard LeBron James in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Per ESPN, “Personally, I think I'm probably the best guy defending him in the league, outside of Kawhi [Leonard]," said Morris.
Morris made sure to note that it's going to take a team effort to limit James' impact on the series.
"There's not going to be one guy that's going to be able to defend him. He's the best player in this game," said Morris. "My thing is just cut down the easy baskets. Cut down the easy baskets, and cut down the other guys that are going to score. We can't have [James' supporting cast] having 30-point games and 20-point games, and I think that gives us the best chance to win, because he's going to do what he's going to do, but as long as we make it tough for him and don't give up the easy ones."
Morris suggested the Toronto Raptors didn't offer much resistance during Cleveland's Round 2 sweep.
"I think in the Toronto series, no disrespect to them, but watching film, it just looked very easy at times. He looked very confident. He was getting to different places on the court," said Morris. "And there was no help. I didn't see no physicality, I didn't see any of that. I think that's something different that we will bring to the table."
Per ESPN, “Personally, I think I'm probably the best guy defending him in the league, outside of Kawhi [Leonard]," said Morris.
Morris made sure to note that it's going to take a team effort to limit James' impact on the series.
"There's not going to be one guy that's going to be able to defend him. He's the best player in this game," said Morris. "My thing is just cut down the easy baskets. Cut down the easy baskets, and cut down the other guys that are going to score. We can't have [James' supporting cast] having 30-point games and 20-point games, and I think that gives us the best chance to win, because he's going to do what he's going to do, but as long as we make it tough for him and don't give up the easy ones."
Morris suggested the Toronto Raptors didn't offer much resistance during Cleveland's Round 2 sweep.
"I think in the Toronto series, no disrespect to them, but watching film, it just looked very easy at times. He looked very confident. He was getting to different places on the court," said Morris. "And there was no help. I didn't see no physicality, I didn't see any of that. I think that's something different that we will bring to the table."
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