Thaddeus Young remembers the first time he guarded LeBron James, and he knows not to provoke the superstar this time around.

Young motioned for his teammates to clear out during a game last season, so he could guard James one-on-one.

"He was laughing when he was dribbling the ball," Young said. "I was like, 'Man, I must be a rookie for real.' "

James didn't score, but Young has learned not to give Cleveland's star any fuel.

"That's why I'm not getting into that mode with him," Young said.

The Cavaliers and 76ers will do battle on Wednesday night.