LeBron James' best chase-down blocks | ESPN

These are LeBron James' best blocks of 2017, including opening night as the Cleveland Cavaliers took on Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics.
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[@Gambitbronson]

Every time Bron gets a chance down block, Reggie Miller transports himself to the scene and says, "I had my shot blocked just like that one!"

[@jamn610]

Lmfaooooo

[@troysmith4506]

I still remember watching that live. So disappointing.

[@BIGMEECHRECORDS]

LEBRON JAMES STRONG LIKE DOWNIQUE WILKINS

[@antyMarty]

This man Avery Bradley never learns

[@victoroladipo5732]

I know Bron😂 they never do!!!!

[@diethersantos6404]

Lebron James did you saw cash nasty at 2:38

[@shifty1up]

I WAS JUST THINKING THIS

[@HowTo-hl5rf]

Bronny always blocking he makes it look easy nevermind it does it like a pro and yet it looks hard

[@jevsonkilah79]

GAME 1

[@Ozmosesfr]

Step one : put your head down, initiate crack head SPEED Step two: pick your head up, look for the BALL Step three :chop your steps and take pre jump step Step four : GAME 7 OFF THE BACKBOARD

[@nikolasjean-baptiste9923]

How many time did he block Avery bradley😂

[@lukasloffler7720]

AnimeSpecialyst lol i was thinking the same like Holy Guacamole

[@AdolphSaxOfficial]

0:32 definitely a foul

[@choward5430]

You'd think Bradley would do something different instead of a 1-2 allow me to time you layup

[@TheSeahawksDidntRunTheBall]

AdolphSaxOfficial Hand is ball in the NBA.

[@loulouversace980]

You haven't seen how many time james blocked rose and rondo lmao

[@ashiyadelancy]

Sometimes i feel like he purposely throws the ball away just to have a chase down block.

[@212keith]

shy D he knows he can get the block easy thats why

[@Code0866]

LeTurnover---->LeBlocked

[@Baasta]

Even Steph curry scares of him when he chases 😭

[@diegosaavedracarvajal1155]

yeah. That is what i called having the control the ball game. He is a genius of basketball

[@TheHamster24]

Nah his teammates get stolen

[@kurobushi7746]

1:32 the guy guarding James almost dies 😂😂

[@Imayrnn]

Poor Avery Bradley lmao 😂

[@yandelmoctezuma4019]

Evil LeBron yes

[@mccormickmeninzor6194]

LeBron is my king

[@katsu_papi]

chase-down blocks are the best defensive plays of all time IMO...yes, better than dunk blocks. the amount of speed and jumping ability you have to muster as well as evading a potential foul makes it much better and compelling to watch.

[@BiggestChungus21]

I don't know about best. But it's the flashiest

[@baselinejordan1744]

the king of chasedown blocks!!!!

[@zuffyg4772]

Avery Bradley kept getting fucked up by LeBron

[@vincentstafford2573]

and courtney lee

[@Sithene]

It's like they want to be blocked by Lebron.

[@spreadlove7761]

GREEN TV I can't believe he believed he was gonna dunk on em 😂

[@zzz.tyrone]

I sure would but I ant sacrificing my contract for that 😭

[@magsudhummatov5662]

its like he turns the ball over on purpose to get chase down block

[@joshdye431]

"he stepped on his garden hose" lol

[@malikmack3589]

3:50 dude sitting by the stairs had to leave after that one 😂😂

[@vzm4663]

Its amazing how Lebron is so consistent with these chasedown blocks. It doesn't happen every game, but once a chasedown situation happens, there is always a high chance Lebron's gonna get the block 😂

[@TJEversII]

Even if you’re the biggest LeBron hater in the world, you cannot deny this play is godlike.

[@Namnamnam93]

Damn, "what does a King always do to a Prince?" "He puts him in his place!" ROFL!

[@awesomeguy631]

Dwade deserves a compilation too.

[@gloedup150]

LESPN won't allow another player to get that

[@unworthy0rc312]

Facts he even block Joel embid

[@markfourtwenty9897]

LeBron has more block but DWade's block center which is nastier..

[@jhonwsipayung]

mark fourtwenty wade is the best shot blocking shooting guard. He's number 2

[@jp3813]

+Jhon Sipayung D-Wade's peak for total blocks in a season is 106 back in '09, while LeBron's is 93 in that same year. MJ accumulated 125 & 131 blocks in '87 & '88 respectively.

[@smoresblocks9963]

Imagine going for a fastbreak layup and you just hear some fast and loud thumping beside you

[@bentwilleager5011]

1:36 I'm more amazed on lance Thomas's flop Than the block tbh

[@zuffyg4772]

Ikr. He rode LeBron all the way up court then flops 😂

[@DanglingDingleBerry]

There was a ref literally standing right next to them and he just shrugs and is like "don't be floppin after your boy got his shit rejected at the rim". Then a ref from the entire other side of the court calls an offensive foul. Total horse shit.

[@devynjackson4296]

The greatest of all time and the greatest chasedown blocker in NBA history

[@natelang9289]

Bradley joined Lebron to prevent this from ever happening again😂

[@chunky9791]

3:32 80's baby Jordan fan, but I still appreciate & am in awe of many of these plays! Nothings more demoralizing then a volleyball spike swat lmao.

[@LedgeYT]

LeSwat James

[@martinhyldahl506]

TeamTeenFitnes

[@vika0194]

LeBlock

[@paradisee3293]

LEGOAT

[@bruhhbruhhbruhh]

LeTwat James

[@camerongreenlees7208]

Fun fact: the Celtics already have more wins than the nets did last season

[@Keezus.]

Cameron Greenlees lmao

[@jessicaflacco2060]

LMAOOOO😭😭💀💀

[@Biid21]

LeGeneral LeCoach LeGM LeChasedown LeEverything

[@cemcem3987]

U forgot Lebeautiful

[@Fr4nz2K]

2:54 its like hes trying to turn it over just so he could block it in the other end 🤣 its like playing 2k and you need to get your defensive badges up

[@JasonGreen2000]

Taurean prince got his stuff tossed by lebron😂

[@GabrieleLazzati]

In 4 years a lot of updates are needed. Btw, these blocks are just so sick. They are better than offense highlights in my opinion

[@yuch1102]

Hall of Fame Chasedown Artist, do these guys even play NBA 2k?

[@Konjo316]

Bruh imagine the pressure, you just got a steal on LeBron and you running to lay it up and you see him running after you ready to take your head off at the rim.

[@douglaspinsak1246]

It’s interesting that Lebron and Love played together, because they are both the GOATs of things people never really thought about or talked about until them; i.e. Lebron with the chase-down blocks, and K. Love with the outlet passes. Both of which are basically full-court events.

[@nuncatanto4122]

Yall missin the one on Jason Richardson with the 360...

[@6uzi224]

2:48 This court is sponsored by All Might, Deku and All For One

[@clarencedhiechellaloba8173]

look at the score of celtics at 2:30

[@keithstroy7847]

The block lebron Had in the 2016 nba finals against Andre igodola was the greatest block in my opinion all time.

[@kingjayswishiii_388]

2:20 He been in the club.

[@oneyedthing]

Reggie is so happy Teshaun's block on him isn't the best anymore...

[@diegosaavedracarvajal1155]

This video is a gift for all that people who said that Lebron doesnt play defense. Enjoy baby.

[@chrysostomospapademetriou2814]

0:22 that was clearly a foul

[@vuksgitau]

He times it almost too perfectly everytime.

[@MH-et4bo]

GOAT!

[@allenatesha655]

Mc LBJ AGREE 100%

[@iansavii4278]

People should take note of the strategy Steph has adopted. He kinda uses his body to block the person from even having a chance to block you

[@Netsfan24]

A lot of shorter players do this; Isaiah Thomas did it a lot on the Celtics

[@zionlittle305]

“What does a king always do to a prince”😂😂

[@avtamotegania109]

Merry Christmas to Baron

[@pg13pacernation30]

The GOAT has his most made three-pointers and best three-point percentage through the first 25 games of a season in his career. "King James" is STILL evolving.

[@christianjanusgatillo6500]

LeBron says "HELLO" to Tatum by swatting it down hard!

[@BilliversaaL]

man that cavs team could’ve been so good... imagine no injuries, all prime players lmao. Swear that cavs team split up so fast ! wade left rose left, IT came and left, crowder, etc, My god what could’ve been even if they were all old but imagine 🥺

[@TheDrpjs]

Best open court shotblocker

[@tylerw.100]

Goat

[@Empty-ov3on]

Some seem to know that it is coming, like do a reverse/360 spin layup?

[@erulevalarosa2929]

ang galing talaga ni lebron james idol ko ya!!!! :D

[@MichaelA-fy8fq]

1:53 ... oh the irony kyrie

[@stopdaviolencewp2022]

Lebron is a beast

[@trippybandz6406]

Best Blocker Of All Time u can’t name one person that done it better I’ll Wait

[@dollyllama133]

watching gordon hayward in a celtics jersey is just eerie

[@KhanSharief]

Where is the block on Iguadala?

[@johnnymelavo6948]

RIP Bradley

[@therealest444]

1:49 kyrie most obvious double dribble ever wtf

[@taro7870]

Pookie too nice

[@AndyZach]

On the last block of Schroeder, LBJ was above the square. Good thing for the league he's lost some athleticism. (sarcasm)

[@tanecolliver2157]

1:28 Korvers running position tho 🤣🤣🤣

[@SirNajid]

Where is the 2016 block on iggy?

[@-JoKeR-8]

The scariest feeling

[@rashidadam6793]

What about the block on iguodala

[@lukesr12]

The greatest player to walk the Earth.

[@ReimskyToussaint]

ESPN installed the backboard cam for him

[@huncho8215]

2:53 the disrespect on the nets tho 😂

[@Medversitario]

Iguodala to currt back to iguodala up for the layup oooohhh what a bloco by james lebron james with the rejection

[@gguddaye1]

1:27 JR on the bench 😂😂😂

[@CaptureKing247]

ESPN getting into the compilation clips game. Note: some of these are NOT "chase-down" blocks.

[@rawiritaitumu9464]

Check the score at 2:30

[@bearbear1k724]

here after watching his podcast breaking down how he just needs a little adjustment from the offensive player in order to get the block 👍🏽

[@TheOverman2024]

MVP!

[@choward5430]

James Harden 1. Kyrie Irving 2. James 3. Curry 4. Giannis 5. Durant 6. Leonard when he comes back 7. This is as of today

[@lodachou3699]

you should make a rondo and rose version. Could give 10mins

[@Sovnarkom]

reminds me of bill russel on Jerry west

[@cameronfowler2670]

One of the very few things Lebron actually consistently did better than MJ… the chase down. 💪🏽

[@colten4333]

Other than shooting 3's, passing, and rebounding.

[@jaa1x]

other than 3s and playmaking

[@nbassasin8092]

Im sorry but lets stop with that narrative. From someone who has MJ as his 1, Lebron has plethora of things he does/did better. But NBA isnt about who is the most all around but who can fill in crucial roles the best

[@cameronfowler2670]

@@nbassasin8092 he ain’t MJ babyyyy. Agreed 👌🏽

[@nbassasin8092]

@@cameronfowler2670 Well no he aint. But MJ aint him as well, Id argue he is more all around player than MJ was, more complete but again, NBA does not work on that axis, so pointless debate

[@castortroy216]

mama.. there goes that man..

[@Jan-zy8cv]

Now we know why Bradley went to LA

[@kyla738]

I was so shocked to see Kyrie in his Cavs uniform

[@MrITZHIM]

Wow

[@michaelmicul2450]

music at 1:22 Please

[@jplaga763]

Definitely the best at this

[@Karma-hy6ki]

3rd best player all time currently. When he retires he could be higher. We are witnessing greatness

[@juandionicio5755]

Karma 3rd?

[@juandionicio5755]

Shahzada Mirza stfu

[@restart5524]

He easily Top 3.Could be GOAT if he wins two more rings.

[@jamarilittlejohn6345]

Karma already the best...

[@donyutejamaica631]

King James, 3rd best player all time ?!? What the $$#%?! ridiculous! King James is El numero uno!

[@YoungGuwop]

LeBron with the defensive footwork

[@Zagor24]

lol poor bradley must be waking up in the middle of the night thinking lebron is behind him xd

[@boristheb1ad3x67]

This should be reedited. He had a few more 😂😂

[@allozulul5724]

May I ask, who do you guys think the greatest Chase Down Blocker in NBA History

[@Netsfan24]

It’s hard to say, the chase down block isn’t a closely monitored stat; I’d say Kawhi, Lebron and Giannis are in the discussion. As far as older players, maybe Pippen but I’m 24 and follow the modern nba more closely.

[@LuffyxBoa1931]

Did somebody see the score change when Lebron James block the shot

[@jacobjordan2135]

What’s up everybody

[@sshmusky2809]

How u spell his name wrong 💀

[@causeyoureke]

Avery Bradley just never learned 😭

[@hungrything302]

LeBron James' Best Blocks on Avery Bradley | ESPN

[@thamir21]

This is all from the 2017 calendar year.

[@Mmm-er7ld]

Mannnn 2:28 Gordon Hayward is just about to break his leg That’s the same game

[@allisonperrucci3236]

here in 2022

[@michaelg5932]

2:35 Jayson Tatum gets blocked by LeBron James and the points were still counted😂

[@Mr911technology]

So many fouls with those hand on hand slaps.

[@user-ql5vl7lv3p]

3:30 He playin volleyball lol

[@l7ov_]

Bro went up for one simple lay up and somehow “block by James”

[@Jan-zy8cv]

2:52 it's kinda obvious he sometimes just gives it away for him to chase a block

[@Zach-lv5qs]

0:57 I mean, that's a magnificent block... but certainly not a chase down block...