I know Edgar isn't a fan of lebron, but he will be very difficult for the SF's taken thus far to even slow down under modern rules. For example, How is Larry going to keep lebron in front of him without hand checking? Pippen would have the best shot, but I don't think he has the size or strength to keep lebron from posting him up. And you certainly can't double him or Moses is getting an open dunk or Bob is getting an open jumper which he will make.
Thing is only one panelist said they are using modern rules. Also, modern rules work both ways. What happens when contact is made between Lebron and Larry? Lebron isn't guaranteed that call anymore. He might now get in foul trouble. Is he going to cheat off Larry as much as he does others because if so Larry goes nuts from 3? has he ever played one on one defense against a passing big man as talented as Larry?
Also, remember, Lebron's Achilles is loading up the middle and making him stay outside. I think it's fair to say Lebron has seldom played against the quality defensive front lines he has seen in this game. If he can't get in lanes, its fair to say that small forwards like Pippen and such will be able to give him a tough time. heck, Tony Allen gave him a tough time when he could drive the lane, what's he gonna do against a Pippen in his prime?
Lebron is a beast and a great player but we are talking the best players ever here in the best years. I don't think the difference between him and others is so great, modern rules or not.