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Tony Allen Challenges LeBron's Defense | Philadelphia 76ers News
Tony Allen, a defensive legend with multiple All-Defensive honors, takes aim at LeBron James’s defensive approach, arguing that LeBron often avoids the toughest matchups early in games to conserve energy for late-game moments — a strategy Allen calls inconsistent with true elite defense. He claims LeBron doesn’t consistently hold opponents under their scoring averages like Allen did, and suggests such tactics would’ve gotten him benched in his prime. At 41, LeBron’s defensive style is understandable — but Allen’s blunt critique challenges whether it still qualifies as top-tier. Listen in…
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