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CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 6: Kendrick Perkins #3 celebrates with LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half against the Chicago Bulls during Game Two in the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2015 NBA Playoffs 2015 at Quicken Loans Arena on May 6, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 6: Kendrick Perkins #3 celebrates with LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half against the Chicago Bulls during Game Two in the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2015 NBA Playoffs 2015 at Quicken Loans Arena on May 6, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
While it is tough to choose out some of the best players who have ever played in the NBA, some names are constant. Players like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James are constant while talking about the greatest players ever.
Although great players might have several differences, one thing is common. They generated a sense of fear in their opponents. In one such instance, a former NBA star talked about how terrified he was of facing LeBron James.
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Cavaliers forward LeBron James in action against the Clippers on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Photo by Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Former Boston Celtics player Kendrick Perkins made an honest confession during an interview. He talked about how the Cleveland Cavaliers closed out Game 6 against the Celtics to tie the series, and Game 7 was set to take place in 2008. Interestingly enough, Perkins was actually scared to face LeBron. Moreover, he prayed that James suffers an injury!
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Perkins said, “I was scared as hell going into Game 7 against LeBron James. This was the only time that I actually prayed that something happened to him at practice. I was like, let us get breaking news that LeBron has, you know, tore his ACL. I’m not even lying, I’m not exaggerating, that’s how terrified I was of LeBron.”
As for Kendrick Perkins, he did not have to fear LeBron James anymore because he later joined the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2017-18 season.
LeBron James is always a threat for the Celtics
Interestingly, among all the teams in the NBA, the Boston Celtics are one of LeBron James’ favorite opponents. The four-time NBA champion has had numerous great moments against the Celtics, like the 2018 Eastern Conference Finals.
The Cavs closed out the Conference Finals with a 4-3 series win, led by LeBron himself. He averaged 33.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 8.4 assists.
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Notably, this is widely regarded as one of James’ greatest performances as he led his team to the Finals almost single-handedly. Against the Celtics, LeBron averages 28.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in 56 games.
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