Who is the best player on the roster to guard Lebron and Durant?

[Tr1boy]

Talking about 4th quarter with less than 5 min left ..tight game...

Who would you put on Lebron? Durant?

[Moranis]

Morris

[smokeablount]

While Morris has historically played good D on Lebron, I'd probably go Jaylen.

Off the bench, I'd consider trying Theis on Durant and seeing if the length bothers him.

[TheSundanceKid]

Right now? Probably Al Horford. Hands always up, quick enough feet and length to challenge.

In the future? Brown for LeBron and Tatum for Durant, but both have a long way to go

[hpantazo]

Jaylen on Lebron, Tatum on Durant. Morris is also a good option for both

[Tr1boy]

Morris

Even for Durant?

I agree morris on lebron

Jaylen doesnt have the bulk yet to handle lebron

[Tr1boy]

The reason leonard and morris are good vs Lebron is how aggressive they play D against him/body him up

As well call his bluff and know when to back off when he is having a poor shooting night

In terms with being able to hang with Lebron and block him at the rim...dont think anyone in the league can do this

[DefenseWinsChamps]

The fact that we can ask that question is amazing.

1. Morris
2. Brown
3. Hayward
4. Smart
5. Horford
6. Ojeyle
7. Tatum
8. Theis

[Moranis]

Morris

Even for Durant?

I agree morris on lebron

Jaylen doesnt have the bulk yet to handle lebron

yeah I think even for Durant.  I just don't think Tatum or Brown are better options and they are the next two to consider (this is all with the caveat that we aren't counting Hayward who is technically still on the roster).

[jpotter33]

The fact that we can ask that question is amazing.

1. Morris
2. Brown
3. Hayward
4. Smart
5. Horford
6. Ojeyle
7. Tatum
8. Theis

This, though I think you could make an argument for Hayward as the 2nd best option. He's very underrated defensively.

[CelticsJG]

Morris, Hayward and Smart. Brown not a smart enough player to guard them.

[Tr1boy]

Morris, Hayward and Smart. Brown not a smart enough player to guard them.

Sorry but Smart cant guard Lebron

Only in a pinch

[Eja117]

Lebron? I might put Kyrie on him for freak out entertainment factor

Durant? idk....but watching Semi straight up defend Giannis last week was absurd

[Ed Hollison]

Love this question. TP to the OP.

Because today's NBA is so pick and roll oriented, and teams get caught in switches on defense almost every possession, I'm not sure it matters to have that one guy who can guard a particular superstar. You need multiple guys to throw at players like James and Durant. And that's what we have. You could make the argument that you've got four of those guys, even with Hayward down: Brown, Tatum, Ojeleye, Morris.

Think of this: If you're closing lineup is Irving/Smart/Brown/Tatum/Horford (or replace Morris for Tatum or Smart), then basically four out of the five players on the floor are either good wing defenders, or at least hold their own for a few seconds without getting abused.

That's what makes this defense so potentially deadly. It's not about one guy. It's about waves of guys.

[CelticsElite]

It'll be whoever ends up switching on him between brown and morris, and maybe tatum