“It was a big goal of mine to become a better defensive player,” James said. “I decided to take a little more onus on that end of the floor. It’s humbling and a great feat for myself because I really enjoy that side of the floor. I thank the coaches for seeing that I picked up my game on that end. It’s humbling.
“It’s all about pride. I just take pride on that end of the court. I’m just as locked in on that end as I am on the offensive end.”