Nate Robinson gave LeBron James a taste of his own medicine during the third quarter of the Chicago Bulls' Game 3 tilt against the Miami Heat, elevating for a remarkable chase-down block.
Now, to be fair, the play didn't have nearly the ferocity that marked many of James' signature defensive plays this past season. But considering that Robinson stands nearly a foot shorter than James, the pint-sized spark plug gets a few extra points for degree of difficulty.
In the highlight, it's clear that James thinks he's out of the woods when he avoids the primary defender by employing a little sidestep and shifting the ball to the left side of the rim.
The block was all about effort, which is something the shorthanded Bulls know an awful lot about. When one of the shortest players in the history of the league is hustling back to deny the NBA's MVP, you know there's no shortage of energy in Chicago.
Although, before anyone gets their hopes up, it should be noted that blocks haven't really been a huge part of Robinson's career.
It may be a while before Robinson logs No. 38, but given the circumstances, he'll be satisfied with this one for quite some time.
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