Throwback: Manila-bound LeBron James and his amazing blocks

MANILA, Philippines — One of the many commendable facets of LeBron James' game is his defense.

His ability to chase down blocks, to be specific.

What makes it noteworthy is because it displays his instincts, basketball IQ, agility and explosiveness — all wrapped into one, a harmonious motion. It's like poetry, many claim.

Heck, even one of the three defining moments of the recent NBA Finals was a block against Andre Iguodala.

In celebration of the Four-time MVP's second return to the Philippines, let's look back at the top 10 chase-down blocks of his career, courtesy of this video by SLAM Magazine.

We're chiming in a collection of his swats against his Finals nemesis, too.

Oh, now that Stephen Curry's in the conversation, have you seen this?