LeBron James Names the Toughest Player He’s Ever Guarded—And It’s Not Curry or Durant

LeBron James recently stunned fans by revealing the toughest player he’s ever had to guard—and it’s not Steph Curry or Kevin Durant! Instead, LeBron named his childhood friend from Akron, Derek Tarver, as the hardest challenge he’s ever faced. Speaking on Complex’s 360 with Speedy, LeBron recalled battling Tarver, who was “stronger than everybody at like 10 years old.” Despite knowing what Tarver was going to do, LeBron couldn’t stop him. LeBron laughed, saying Tarver still thinks he can beat him, but those days are long gone. Reflecting on their countless battles, LeBron admitted that Tarver shaped his game more than any NBA legend.