LeBron played Metta a total of 21 times in his career, compiling a record of 13-8. During those clashes, James averaged 26.9 points, 6.8 assists, and 6.7 rebounds. While those stats are gaudy, in an episode of "Mind The Game" with Steve Nash, James detailed what made Sandiford-Artest such an effective defender.

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