After all, they ARE new to the pro game, and liable to make mistakes. Throw in guarding the best player on earth, and there's no question where to place the blame when a missed defensive assignment turns into a momentum-shifting dunk.
Unless, of course, it isn't the rookie's fault.
To those criticizing Jaylen Brown after LeBron's baseline dunk, take a closer look. Blatant carry. (See screenshot below, as well). pic.twitter.com/SHfY65NdQX
Say what you will about the consistency of officiating in the league, but the truth is the superstars get the benefit of the doubt in this league, and when LeBron James carried the ball to shake young master Brown, he got away with it.