Overview

• On the Dan Patrick Show, Teague quipped that he’s never beaten LeBron James in a playoff game and joked about developing ‘PTSD’ from facing him.
• Between 2015 and 2017, Teague’s Hawks and Pacers teams were swept in all 12 postseason games by James’s Cavaliers.
• He recounted shoving James into the crowd during one series and said the incident led to death threats from frustrated fans.
• Despite the losses and backlash, Teague still regards James as his favorite player and said he hopes to add a signed James jersey to his collection.
• Other NBA figures, including Draymond Green, have echoed the pressure opponents feel when matched up against James in the playoffs.