Whatever Lebron James may have said about taking his talents to South Beach, it was on the shores of Lake Michigan where said talents will be most remembered – for now.
After stinking up the joint for nearly 45 game minutes (with a lot of help from Dwyane Wade), James led to the team to wipe out a 12-point gap in the final 3:14. Wade himself indirectly credited James with getting him off the schnide (ESPN) just before the four-point play which reshaped the game. From there, James added a three, a jumper, and suffocating defense to send the Bulls golfing.
I saw James carry the Cavs’ to the NBA Finals in 2007 by himself, but that was just an offensive show. This was a dominating performance on both sides of the ball.
Back in ’07, I picked the Cavs to beat the Spurs, which was a laughable thing to say, looking back. I won’t be so tempted this time. I will say this: the Mavs-Heat Finals could (and probably will) be one for the ages . . .
. . . and people wonder why I follow the NBA.
Cross-posted to the right-wing liberal
