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Sixers' Justin Anderson looks to 'contain' Cavaliers' LeBron James

CLEVELAND – Very few players – if any – in the NBA envy Justin Anderson right about now.

That’s because the 76ers small forward will have the task of defending four-time league MVP LeBron James in Friday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quickens Loan Arena.

With a blend of size, strength and athleticism, James is one of the toughest players in the league to defend. He’s also a do-it-all type of player.

James ranks eighth in the league in scoring at 26 points per game. He’s sixth in the league in assists (8.8) and 18th in rebounding (8.