A former Slam Dunk contestant, Raptors All-Star DeMar DeRozan is one of the league’s best dunkers and is a legitimate high flyer. But don’t tell that to LeBron James.
Thinking he had an easy two points, DeRozan tried to score in the paint against the Cavs in Game 1 of the second-round series between Cleveland and Toronto. But coming out of nowhere, James blocked the Raptors guard at the rim.
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Through the game’s first three quarters, that was James’ only block. It was however, perhaps the most impressive block of the game.