THE NBA FINALS
LeBron vs. The Warriors
The Cleveland Cavaliers‘ one-man army will face the defending champs the Golden State Warriors – for the 4th straight year.
LeBron James – possibly the greatest basketball player of all time – is actually an UNDERDOG.
FLIP FOR WHY
Golden State Warriors
- Won 2 of the last 3 NBA Finals.
- Deep bench with sharp-shooters.
“Every game in the series takes on a different shape, but Game 7s are 10 times that because you throw everything you have out there on the floor. Just one last effort to get a win.”
Cleveland Cavaliers
- LeBron James has gone to the Finals every season since 2010 – longest streak since 1960s.
- With a weak roster, he played all 48 mins of Game 7 vs. Boston Celtics getting them to the Finals.
“It’s ridiculous, and he does it at this level and with the pressure, with the scrutiny – doesn’t matter.”
The twist in all this? LeBron is free to join a different team next season and there's been speculation that the Golden State Warriors are one of those teams. The best of 7 series starts Thursday. Who ya got? Click for the full schedule.
Sources
- NBA: How the Warriors and Cavaliers keep making history with another NBA Finals meeting: http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/article212088599.html
- Sources: LeBron James would listen to Warriors if max slot is available:
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/ _/id/22281387/golden-state- warriors-play-lebron-james - NBA FINALS SCHEDULE:
Game 1: Thu, May 31: Cavaliers at Warriors, 9 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN Radio
Game 2: Sun, June 3: Cavaliers at Warriors, 8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN Radio
Game 3: Wed, June 6: Warriors at Cavaliers, 9 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN Radio
Game 4: Fri, June 8: Warriors at Cavaliers, 9 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN Radio
Game 5*: Mon, June 11: Cavaliers at Warriors, 9 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN Radio
Game 6*: Thu, June 14: Warriors at Cavaliers, 9 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN Radio
Game 7*: Sun, June 17: Cavaliers at Warriors, 8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN Radio* – If Necessary