Watch LeBron James and Kyrie Irving get hammered on by Bucks rookie Malcolm Brogdon
LeBron James has made a reputation out of the chase-down block. Many have credited the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar with popularizing the spectacular defensive play.
But LeBron might want to pick his spot a little more carefully, especially after Tuesday night. With the Cavs holding on to a six-point lead, Milwaukee Bucks rookie Malcolm Brogdon took James off the dribble and appeared to be attempting a reverse layup. At least, that might have been what LeBron was thinking.
As Brogdon attacked the rim, James followed in the hopes of pulling off another chase-down block. It didn’t go as planned.
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Brogdon, a second-round pick out of Virginia, gave everyone a glimpse of his leaping ability earlier in the game, when he jammed on Kyrie Irving in the first quarter.
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Brogdon is definitely making a name for himself.