One of those Raptors players, Jonas Valanciunas, recently looked back on those playoff battles, offering a blunt and sobering reflection on just how overwhelming Bron was, capturing what an entire fan base felt in real time. No matter how prepared Toronto was, the outcome felt inevitable.

NEW YORK (AP) — For two decades, LeBron James being an All-Star was almost a certainty. This season, it was no sure thing. And for James, who just wanted to get healthy enough to play in real games, it wasn't a priority.

Luka Dončić (30 points, 15 rebounds, eight assists) and LeBron James (22 points, six assists) did their thing as usual. But fans and pundits alike lamented L.A.'s second-half struggles, among other disappointments:

Dillon Brooks didn't hold back when asked who he believes the most overrated player in the NBA today is: LeBron James.

NBC announcers clowned LeBron James' logo attempt against the New York Knicks and quipped that Caitlin Clark would have made that shot.

After JJ Redick suggested that LeBron James is gearing up for a Slam Dunk Contest appearance next month, the Los Angeles Lakers star made it clear he has no plans of participating this year.

Arenas admits his former teammate learned the hard way why LeBron shouldn't be poked.