The NBA Playoffs are underway and all eyes are on the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. Both organizations are battling out to see who will represent the Eastern Conference in the Finals. However, the postseason has been plagued with questionable calls throughout or lack thereof. So much so, that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James speaks out.

According to LeBron James, the league needs to pay closer attention to illegal screens. The Lakers star is so fed up with the no-calls, that he believes it should be a point of emphasis moving forward. Frankly, it makes sense, especially considering routine rules in the NBA have become a bit hazy.

While we're tightening up the illegal screen call can we also lockdown on travels in the league too? Basketball is an extremely fast-paced sport and it's difficult to catch everything in live-action. It would be nice to see the NBA buckle down on some calls, as it'd improve the integrity of the game overall. Perhaps the Lakers' star is on to something?

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With the pick-and-roll being a staple of basketball everywhere, it would be nice for the NBA to allow for screens to run accordingly. There is quite a bit of movement on the floor whenever a player sets a screen. Additionally, considering these players are role models, one would believe having a more structured format of play would be required. Maybe LeBron James gets his wish in the offseason and the Lakers can utilize proper screens.

At the end of the day, keep an eye on the Celtics-Heat series. This one is bound to go back and forth as both of these franchises have looked phenomenal throughout the postseason. It would be cool to see LeBron James and the Lakers in the playoffs, but perhaps. that will come to fruition next year.