After his fourth NBA finals lost, this time against the Golden State Warriors (2-4) LeBron James – as so often – was mocked on social networks.
Six finals, both titles. Always two titles. That is the conclusion of LeBron James who, despite his extraordinary statistics, could not allow the Cavaliers to tame the Warriors (2-4). Leading scorer, rebounder and passer of the series on all teams with 35.8 points 13.3 rebounds and 8.8 assists average, winger All-Star gave everything to the point that some would well making him the first MVP loser since Jerry West in 1969. But the lack of support and of course, the collective strength of Golden State got the better of his efforts.
“I’m already spent four times near the title, it’s never a good feeling when you lose “, has he said after Game 6, won by teammates Stephen Curry (105-97). The scenario might have been different if Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, both injured, had been there. Steve Kerr, the coach of the franchise in California, was also recognized. But fate turned against the Cavs during the NBA playoffs. “I know of no other team to have reached the finals without two All-Stars. That’s a lot of talent sitting in costume” , explained “the Chosen One”.
A “King James” who regret having been too long alone on the floor. “We made 14 assists tonight (Tuesday), I made 9. I do not like it , he added. I do not particularly enjoy dribbling and play the game while the second parade and the team looks at me waiting for me to do an action. This is not how we win basketball. “ The Warriors have proven, those who have relied on the genius of Stephen Curry, but also an army of role players which all, sooner or later, contributed to this quest for the Larry O’Brien trophy.
If there was playing its fifth consecutive finals – a first since Satch Sanders (1961-1966), KC Jones (1956-1966), Sam Jones (1958-66) and Bill Russell (1957-1966 ), all with the Boston Celtics – the No. 23 Cleveland heed therefore again a bitter taste in the mouth. “Did I’d rather not make the playoffs or play and lose in final? I do not know … For me, it’s never a success when we lose. It’s disappointing, whether I play with Miami, Cleveland or Mars “, he concluded, while his” haters “are already in their heart’s content on social networks …
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