Not just Zhang Yang, Felton, and Gerald Wallace were all staring at James.
In every era, there's a player that everyone else wants to beat.
This season, James had become such a player, and the rising stars who had become the cores of their teams were all targeting him.
If we extend the range by two years, players who entered the NBA from 2001 to 2005 are considered of the same era as James.
But among these players, the only one who could dominate over James was Yao Ming.
The two have faced off five times to date, and the only win for James came when Damon Jones had a freak shooting performance, hitting 5 out of 6 three-pointers, leading the Knights to a narrow 104-102 victory. Moreover, that game McGrady was out with an injury, leaving Yao Ming to lead a ragtag group. In the other four matchups, Yao Ming triumphed.
Wade's team could steamroll James's team, but without O'Neal, the two of them would be about even, and Wade's ability to lead the team was slightly inferior.