The raw jumping and dunking power that helps separate LeBron James from other NBA stars hasn't been on display through five games, something James acknowledged Monday.
"I apologize I haven't been above the rim, but I'm in the lineup," James said with a grin, responding to a reporter's question after the Cleveland Cavaliers' morning shootaround. They play the New Orleans Pelicans at The Q Monday night. "Whatever it takes to help us win."
James has dunked just three times in five games. He's on pace for about 49 dunks for the year – he dunked nearly three times more in 2013-14 with the Miami Heat.