LeBron James spoke candidly about his ability to play a physical brand of basketball, and how the Lakers need to handle it as a team.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers lost a tough game at home to the Detroit Pistons, 117-114, on Monday night. Detroit's tough play was just enough to bother the Lakers, including James's co-star Anthony Davis.

LeBron James downplays the Lakers' physicality concerns after their loss to the Pistons, declaring himself a 'football player.'