At the beginning of James' career, he was considered a poor defensive player,[218] but improved steadily through the years. Near the end of his first tenure in Cleveland, he became proficient at the chase-down block; coming in from behind the opposition in transition to block their shot.[62] In Miami, he developed into a more versatile defender, and the Heat relied on him to guard all five positions.[219] Paired with teammates Shane Battier and Dwyane Wade, Miami used James in an ultra-aggressive defensive scheme,[220] with James cheating off the ball to help out inside or get into rebounding position.[221] In 2014, James was criticized for having a down defensive season, stemming from a lack of effort and a tendency for "coasting