Cavaliers star LeBron James has refuted the notion that things may not be working out with Shaquille O'Neal in Cleveland.

Every stumble along the road for the Cavaliers leads people to believe that Cleveland is headed for another early postseason exit.

"Being able to dump it in to Shaq makes it easier for me," LeBron says. "If the game is close, I can do my thing in the fourth."

O'Neal has clashed with younger teammates on almost every teams he's been on throughout his long career.