These players relish that there’s no way to escape the spotlight, and thrive, rather than collapse under the great weight of expectations.

LeBron James is one of the best players in NBA history, and some great players have never been able to defeat James in a playoff series.

One Eastern Conference executive wonders if Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant can be the best player in an NBA playoff series this year, save for maybe a potential first-round matchup with the Houston Rockets.