Editors note: This guest post was written by Pat Milyo, an OhioUniversity graduate. Pat discusses LeBron's decision tomorrow night, which will air as an hour-long ESPN Special.
As a Cleveland fan born and raised in a city known for "the shot", "the drive", and "the fumble" amongst other famous sport's choke jobs, I have had the luxury of witnessing (that word is pretty fitting) events such as the 1995 Indians vs. Braves World Series, the 1997 Indians vs. Marlins World Series, and Art Modell moving the Browns in 1995 to Baltimore. Call me crazy, but karma has to come back around in our favor at some point. Hopefully that happens to be tomorrow night.
I may be optimistic, but I can't see how LeBron could turn his back on a city that has done nothing but embrace him since Day 1. Personally, I couldn't think of a better feeling than putting your hometown on the map, by bringing a championship to a city whose fans would probably cut off one of their arms to just say they lived to see Cleveland win one.
By choosing to go to NY, CHI, MIA, or NJ to pursue a championship, not only will he give Cleveland the biggest slap in the face the city has ever seen in my opinion, but he will forever be known for not being able to deliver a trophy to a city that raised him to be what he is today. It's obviously not about the money, we can offer the most and lets be realistic, Nike cut him a check for $90 million before he even played one NBA game...so I don't think he's strapped for cash by any means. It's about where he wants to win.
With a new proven coach in Byron Scott and an owner like Dan Gilbert who has brought in players in the past by the names of Shaquille O'Neal, Antawn Jamison, Mo Williams, Delonte West, Ben Wallace, Wally Szczerbiak, Anthony Parker, Jamario Moon, etc. what makes you think he's going stop at any costs to win now?
It should be more than interesting to see what he decides. He's either going to go down in the Cleveland history books as one of the most loyal players the city has ever seen, or the most despised.
Tomorrow at 9 we'll see what he's really made of after making comments such as, "It's about more than the game of basketball."
The 8th greatest Cavalier of all-time hails from Brazil. There isn't another player in the NBA that does more for his team in terms of hustle and effort. Anderson Varejao deservedly earned his nickname "The Wild Thing" for his relentless and energetic style of play. If he's not on your team, you probably hate him. Cavs fans love him. He has the ability to change a game from a rebounding-standpoint, as well as his consistent defensive effort.
Anderson was born in 1982 in Colatina, Brazil. While most other kids grew up playing soccer, Varejao found basketball to be his natural fit. At 6 ft. 11", and 260 pounds, he probably could have been a great goalie.. Brazil could have used him this year in their early-exit from the World Cup.
Regardless, he was a talented basketball player, and in 1998 at the age of 16 he signed with the Franca Basquetbol Clube in the city of Franca, Sao Paulo state. Franca is known as the basketball capital of Brazil, and he played there for 3 years. He was touted as an offensively unpolished big-man, but you couldn't overlook his effort and energy.
In 2001, he signed with FC Barcelona. He only appeared in two games that year, and scored 4 points total. The next year, he appeared in 4 games, and averaged 8.3 points and 1.5 rebounds. Barcelona didn't know just how valuable Varejao could be. Anderson didn't see one minute of playing time in the playoffs. In 2003, he appeared in 27 regular season games but yet again they held out him out the playoff rotation.
Gradually, Varejao was becoming a better player and learned how to play his game. He entered the 2004 NBA draft with hopes to contribute. The Orlando Magic drafted him with the 30th overall pick. The Cavaliers wanted him, and acquired him as well as Drew Gooden for Tony Battie. I imagine the Magic look back on that decision and wince. Varejao alongside Dwight Howard could have been a dynamic duo. Worked out for the Cavaliers.
During his rookie campaign with the Cavaliers in 2004, he appeared in 54 games. In 16 minutes per game, he averaged 5 points and 5 rebounds. Vvarejao ranked 1st in the NBA in steals per turnover with 1.58, and 4th in offensive rebounds per 48 minutes with 6.1. He quickly became a fan favorite with his energetic style of play and awesome hair.
On February 21, 2006, fans at Quicken Loans Arena attempted to break the Guinness World Record for "most people wearing wigs in a single venue" when 20,562 fans wore wigs given away before the game in celebration of Varejao's unique hairstyle. Cleveland, stop trying to be famous for dumb things. This is same franchise who broke the world record for "most people wearing snuggies" in a game this last year. Ignorance is bliss.
Varejao was a huge part of the Cavs 2006 playoff run. He averaged 6.8 points and 4.5 rebounds During the Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Detroit Pistons, he shot over 80% from the free throw line and played a big part in the Cavaliers' wins in Game 3 (16 points) and Game 4 (drawing a charge from Chauncey Billups with 29 seconds left to play and by preventing Richard Hamilton from making a potentially game-winning shot).
Mike Brown decided to give Varejao more minutes during the 2006-2007 season. He appeared in 81 games, and started six times. He averaged 6.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per game and took 99 charges during the season to lead the Association. Some people think he's a flopper, but he's really just a crafty defensive presence and he takes some hard hits during the process.
In the 2007 offseason Varejão became a restricted free agent, and he did not sign a contract with the Cavaliers at the start of the 2007-08 NBA season. He waited until December, and signed a two-year $11.1 million offer sheet with the Charlotte Bobcats. Under the NBA's collective bargaining rules, the Cavaliers had one week to match the offer sheet, and that's exactly what they did. They weren't about to allow this talented Brazilian stud to go play for Charlotte.
The Cavaliers knew his impact doesn't always show up in the statline, and they rewared him after the 2008-2009 season, when they signed him to a 6 year contract worth $42.5 million. I'd estimate that he probably spends $1 million a year alone to keep that beautiful afro in pristine condition. Seriously, who in the Association has better hair than Varejao?
This last year, he led the NBA in plus-minus, meaning when he's on the floor the team plays well. He has consistently shown to be an invaluable player, and LeBron loves to find him sneaking backdoor for an easy layup at least once a game.
Varejao is also an underrated dunker; He's been known to throw down a tip-slam, or dunk in someone's face when he feels its necesssary.
Anderson plays hard all the time, which is more than can be said about some players. He will likely be a deciding factor in LeBron's decision to stay in Cleveland. Joakim Noah wishes he could be Anderson Varejao (seriously Noah, fix your gap-tooth). He always gets under the other team's skin, and it often leads to opposing players picking up technical fouls.
The Wild Thing will be a staple in Byron Scott's gameplan for years to come, and he deserves to get a ring with the King. We'll never forget the 3 pointer he hit to beat the Hawks last year. It doesn't really need to be said, it's obvious; Anderson Varejao is Underrated
So I took a few days to assess what just happened. Essentially, the Cavs crumbled under the immense pressure of being the favorite to win the NBA finals this year. This is about as low as it gets for Cleveland fans, who fear we may have seen the end of the LeBron James Era. It's over. No more games, the season is over. If you've seen any ESPN lately, you would know that it's basically turned into LeBronTV. Expect this trend to continue for the foreseeable future.
What a terrible way to end what may be the King's last season in his homecourt. The Cavaliers started off the game okay, but it was soon apparent we were not coming out of Boston with a win. There really aren't words to describe how crushing of a loss this was. I really don't even want to talk about the game, basically it was close at halftime but during the 4th quarter we just gave up. Let's get to what the end of the season means, for all those involved in the Cavaliers organization.
Let's start with Mike Brown. The sentiment in the air is that Brown is a dead man walking. The coach who led the Cavaliers to the best record two straight years in the regular season is apparently on his way out of Cleveland. When the expectation is a championship, and you have the best player, there isn't a whole lot of room for error. In other words, when you get bounced in the Eastern semi-finals and it's the deciding year for your prized free-agent, you're not coming back.
Danny Ferry said that he respects and admires Brown, but none of that really matters. Word on the street is that LeBron and John Calipari may be a packaged deal, so you better believe that Dan Gilbert is already on the phone with Calipari's agent, (who happens to be LeBron's agent) asking him what it will take to move him from Kentucky to Cleveland.
Sorry Mike, but you came up short. Your in-game adjustments and failure to produce a lineup that could win in the playoffs was your downfall. Relying too much on Shaq, not enough of Varejao and Hickson proved to be costly in the Boston series. You had a chance to be the coach of the best player on the planet for a significant period of time. Kiss that chance goodbye. Maybe you should learn how to properly implement an offense instead of differing to LeBron the entire game. Even the one thing you supposedly do well, namely encouraging defense, failed miserably this final series. Thanks for coming out. Maybe you can land a job in the D-league.
Let's move on to our owner, Mr. Dan Gilbert. Dan promised to be relentless in his quest to win a championship for the city of Cleveland. Well, it didn't happen. Your two major moves, acquiring Shaq Diesel and Antawn Jamison didn't work out like you planned it. You and your boy Danny Ferry's whole goal was to build a team that could contend with Orlando and effectively combat Dwight Howard.. only you failed to realize the supporting cast you had surrounded LeBron with couldn't even beat the Celtics. Dan, I hope you somehow can get The King to resign. Promise him anything you need to. And next time you have the chance to acquire Amare Stoudemire, don't let the potential of JJ Hickson deter you. Have a serious heart-to-heart with Danny, and assess your life goals.
Shaquille O' Neal, you were one of the only Cavaliers who showed effort and energy in the series vs. Boston. However, you promised to "Win a Ring for the King." You got me all excited, and in the end you didn't live up to your word. The only thing you "witnessed" was the early-exit of a team that should have won the NBA finals. I'm not sure you were worth the $20+ million we payed you this season. Oh, and the team you played for last year.. they're still in the playoffs. Maybe you should think about retiring, and preserving your legacy. You've already won championships with the Black Mamba and the Flash. You are without question one of the greatest centers of all-time. My advice is to avoid "pulling a Michael Jordan" and playing well past your prime. You were once a force in this league. Let us remember you the way we should.
There's really only one other Cavalier worth discussing. King James, aka the Dunking Dictator, aka the Akron Hammer, aka the Chosen One. Although I may be one of your biggest supporters, I must say my disappointment level is at an all-time high. After teasing us with your Game 3 performance in Boston, you effectively called the rest of the series off. Okay, so you lost Game 4 in Boston, we weren't mad about that. But when you came home for Game 5, we expected a lot more. Not only did you not play well, but it looked like you didn't even try. And then you let us give up in Game 6. What happened? Where is the heart and the desire? Everyone expected you, the two-time reigning MVP, to show up and lead Cleveland to the promised land. Didn't happen. You didn't even make it out of the second round.
Kind of embarrassing, and if you leave Cleveland this way, it will be a permanent stain on your already tainted legacy. Granted, you are the best player in the game but right now none of that matters. I don't know if the rumors are true about your Mom and Delonte, but that's not even an excuse. I'm not big into magic tricks, but your Game 5 no-show was one of the best disappearing acts I've ever seen. Plain and simple, you need to stay. Stay, and win a championship. If you go to Chicago and play with Joakim Noah we will never forgive you. You already cut a hole into the heart of Northeast Ohio, and by leaving you would just be pouring salt on the wound. Dan Gilbert is dedicated to giving you whatever you want. If it's Calipari and Bosh, he's going to do his best. Take some time, think about it, and realize this is your home. Until then, whether or not LeBron James is Underrated is highly questionable. Your legacy is in doubt. Don't make the wrong decision. Sincerely - The City of Cleveland
It's time. The Cavs lost the season finale to the Hawks, but the time for LeBron to rest is over with. I must say, it kind of bothers me that we're "limping" into the playoffs on a 4-game losing streak. Mike Brown decided he didn't care, since we've already locked up home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.
Cleveland, it is time for an NBA championship. LeBron, in his 7th season, is poised to win it all. This is the best supporting cast The King has had since he's been here. There aren't any excuses that can be made this year. Shaq Diesel has had a long time to get into playoff shape, and he's vowed his mission here is "To win a ring for the King".
Well, it all starts today. Chicago beat out Toronto for the right to play the Cavs in the 1st round. They probably think they have a chance to shock the world and upset the best team in the NBA. Not happening. Chicago doesn't have the depth or skill to match up with us. Think about our bigs, there's just too many of them. Zydrunas, Shaquille, Varejao, and Hickson. Brad Miller and Joakim Noah aren't exactly on their level.
16 victories. That's all we need to bring home the trophy. This is the best chance a Cleveland professional franchise has ever had to win a championship since 1964. We are considered to be the favorite, and rightly so. A lot of people are saying the Bulls will steal at least one game in this series, but I just don't see it happening. LeBron is on a mission. Cavs sweep the Bulls, although a few games will come down to the end.
This is the best time of the year. School is winding down, and the NBA playoffs are starting. There are so many good playoff matchups in the 1st round alone. In the East you have Chicago vs. Cleveland aka Rose vs. LeBron. My next favorite matchup is Orlando vs. MJ's Charlotte Bobcats. Orlando will likely win this series, but it won't be easy. In the end, too much Dwight Howard for the Bobcats to deal with. Orlando needs 7 games to win here.
Then you have the Celtics facing Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat. Dwayne's a superstar in this league, but his lack of a supporting cast will equal a first-round exit. On a team with Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett.. Rondo is still their best player. Too much Rondo, not enough Flash. Boston wins in 5. Boston's cast of senior citizens live to fight another day.
Atlanta takes on the Bucks, who are without Andrew Bogut. Atlanta is tough this year, and without Bogut the Bucks don't stand a chance. I like Brandon Jennings, but they just don't have enough other pieces to contend this year. The Hawks rely on Joe Johnson, Jamal Crawford, and Josh Smith to run over the Bogut-less Bucks. Atlanta wins this series in 5 games.
In the West, things are a lot more wide-open. The Lakers are not the team they were last year. They miss Trevor Ariza. They back into the playoffs losing 7 of their last 11, including losses against the LA Clippers, New Orleans, and Oklahoma City.
There are a lot of good matchups in the 1st round, but the most intriguing is obviously Kobe vs. Durantula. Phil Jackson knows his team is on-the-brink of an early exit, which explains why he threw $35,000 down the toilet to try to get into Durant's head by saying he draws too many ticky-tack fouls. The referees won't adjust their calls; I don't see that affecting this series. As much as I'd love to see the Lakers lose this series, it's not happening. Lakers win this one in 5 games, although the games will be a lot closer than the Zen Master would like. Durant's time is next year. He needs more than Russell Westbrook to take down the Lakers.
Denver vs. Utah is an interesting series as well. Carlos Boozer will be the reason why the Jazz do NOT win this series. He thinks he's way better than he actually is. Had he stayed in Cleveland, he would have had a much better chance at coming away with a ring. Too much Carmelo Anthony, and even without George Karl on the sidelines, the Nuggets take this one in 6 games. The Nuggets are going to make a run this year. You heard it here first.
Steve Nash and the Suns take on the Trail Blazers. No Brandon Roy and no Greg Oden means no wins. I'm taking the Suns in a 4-0 sweep. The Blazers won't be able to keep up with Nash, Stoudemire, and Channing Frye. Frye can knock down 3's with the best of 'em. Sorry Blazers, better luck next time.
The Dallas Mavericks are a trendy pick to come out of the West. They've been playing great, and with the addition of Caron Butler they add another degree of toughness. Dirk Nowitzki is one of the game's pure scorers, and they look tough this year. Jason Kidd is a playoff-tested point guard. But for some reason, it takes them 7 games to barely hang on and beat the San Antonio Spurs. Greg Popovich always seems to get the best out of players during the postseason. Unfortunately, Richard Jefferson holds this team back and their defense can't hang. They do win 3 games and take a 3-2 lead in the series, but lose the next 2 and are sent home.
So, let's recap my picks here. Cleveland, Boston, Orlando, and Atlanta in the East. No surprises there. In the West, the Lakers, Nuggets, Suns, and Mavericks all make it to the 2nd round.
Playoff time is great. All of these series are going to be competitive, except for Phoenix/Portland and Atlanta/Milwaukee. If you think about it though, all of these teams are just playing for the chance to ultimately lose to LeBron and the Cavaliers. I am convinced this is our year. Too much talent and too much depth for any other team to win a series against us. LeBron's bringing the championship to Cleveland this year, the next year, the year after that, etc.. The Cavaliers are poised to become a dynasty. It all starts today. LeBron James is underrated
This post originally appeared on A Stern Warning as a guest post I did about a month ago:
There isn't a doubt in my mind; LeBron James will be a Cleveland Cavalier next year. ESPN and the New York media want you to believe that LeBron has already made the decision to go to New York after this season. It's an easy story. James is the most desired player of the 2010 free agency, as every team would love to have the best basketball player in the game today.
Please just stop, take a minute, and really think about it. Why would LeBron leave something he built from the ground-up? It just doesn't make basketball sense. The Cavaliers have made the playoffs now 4 straight years in a row. Dan Gilbert is not Larry Dolan, and he has every intention of keeping his prized jewel in the city of Cleveland. He knows business, and LeBron is his business.
LeBron plays for the best team in the Association. They've already swept the Lakers with two wins this season, and the Cavaliers are the front-runner to come out of the Eastern Conference. If this much is true, then the world gets to see the much anticipated LeBron v. Kobe NBA finals showdown. The Cavaliers have already proven they can beat the Lakers, and all signs point to LeBron bringing home a championship trophy to Cleveland this June.
Now you're telling me, that LeBron is going to pack-up and move to New York after he wins it all for the city he put on the map? No chance. LeBron will win a title this year, and he knows in his heart that playing for the Cavaliers next season gives him the best chance to repeat. "King James" has already stated, above all else, he wants to win.
The Cavaliers are committed to LeBron, and have done everything in their power to show him how serious they are about being a contender every single year. This season alone, GM Danny Ferry has brought in veteran all-stars Shaquille O'Neal and more recently Antawn Jamison. Owner Dan Gilbert knows that his investment in the Cleveland Cavaliers essentially comes down to resigning LeBron this summer. He's shown LeBron he is more than willing to spend big bucks to bring in marquee players. At 38 years of age Shaq Diesel, although pretty effective this season, is on the downside of his career.
With Chris Bosh on the market this off-season as well, don't be surprised when the Cavs pull the trigger on bringing yet another high-level player into the mix. Mo Williams, Delonte West, LeBron James, Hickson, and Chris Bosh? Daniel Gibson and Anderson Varejao coming off the bench? That would be a team that could win titles for years to come.
LeBron won't leave the city he grew up in. Why would he build a castle just outside of Akron if he wasn't planning on living there for the foreseeable future? LeBron knows that with the collective bargaining agreement will allow the Cavaliers to offer him more money than any other NBA team, including the New York Knicks. LeBron is already well-regarded as a global icon, and going to either the Brooklyn Nets or NY Knicks wouldn't significantly impact how much money he could make. He has already built an international empire, and winning multiple titles in Cleveland will cement his legacy.
Just this week, James officially requested to change his jersey number from 23 to 6 after this year. Why do that if you're considering going to a new team anyways? If you play for a new team, you get to choose your number anyways. It doesn't add up. LeBron wants to win multiple championships, not start over with a team who is rebuilding. He already is considered the face of the NBA, and going to a franchise that is widely considered a joke doesn't make sense for someone who wants to be contending for an NBA title each year. You don't leave the best thing you have going. LeBron will stay in Cleveland. LeBron James is Underrated
Just as I predicted, the Cavaliers haven’t lost since the win over Detroit. (It was a safe bet) In two rather shaky affairs, the Cavaliers have done what they always do.. namely rely on LeBron in the 4th quarter to pull out the W. Man, is it fun watching the King do his thing in crunch time. Even if he’s having an off night, he always turns it on late, right when we need him to.
The battle in Indiana went something like this. The Cavaliers did what they’ve been doing as of late.. messing around with teams that have no business competing with us. So when the 4th quarter came, you knew LeBron was going to do what it took to win. He finished with 32 points, 9 boards and 9 assists. King James’ nightly statline is ridiculous; it seems like he’s always one or two away from a triple-double, every single night. The man is a legend. Oh yeah, and the Cavs clinched the Central Division with this win.
"LeBron closed that game remarkably," said Cavs coach Mike Brown. "He was terrific. The last five minutes, there was a stretch when he did everything. He blocked shots, he rebounded, he pushed the ball, he scored the ball, he assisted the ball, he dunked the ball, he went to the free-throw line. It was fun to see one guy take over a ball game in a lot of different ways."
Moral of the story, Cavs go through the motions until basically the 5 minute mark in the 4th quarter, and then Bron does his thing. That win propelled us to 5 straight, and we headed to Chicago on Friday night. Sorry Chicago, but you’re not going to be able to contend anytime soon. The Michael Jordan-era has long passed, he’s now focused on running the team he owns, the Charlotte Bobcats.
LeBron shot a lot of jumpers this game, and the first half was rather uneventful. Similar to the Pacers game, the Cavaliers looked like they didn’t care for the first 3 quarters, and then LeBron turned on his “try” button. When the Bulls led 75-74 with 7 minutes left, LeBron subbed himself back in. Any inclination as to what happened? LBJ scores 13 in the last 7 minutes, giving him 29, 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the game. Sick stat of the night: LeBron eclipsed the 15,000 career point mark, and it’s no surprise that he’s the youngest to ever do it.
Although we won and LeBron was the hero, there might be some concern for Cavs fans. Chicago played without Derrick Rose, Deng, and “No-Game Noah.” Should this even have been a game? The answer is no. Does it matter in the long run? Absolutely not. Are the Cavs on a 6 game winning streak? Most definitely.
"We were executing alright but just missed a lot of easy shots,'' James said. "That is what allowed them to stay in the game. It's very difficult (for the Bulls) to play and win with starters out like they have had."
The Cavaliers play again tonight at 6 vs. the Detroit Pistons, meaning there’s no reason why we can’t keep this streak going tonight. Make that through the end of the month. (or the end of the season for that matter) Danny Green doesn’t need to point to his fake watch, LeBron already knows what time it is when the game’s on the line. LeBron’s internal clock generally reads, “Take Over Now.” Fun times, watching the best player in the world. LeBron James is Underrated.
That state up north just can't catch up a break. Michigan is the home of the Detriot Lions, the Pistons, and the Detroit Tigers. That right there is enough to make any sports fan go crazy. Then you take the fact that their last three games have been against the Hawks, the Celtics, and last night Cleveland. A 3-game losing streak was all but guaranteed.
In a game where LeBron James only had 5 points in the 1st half, you'd think the Pistons might have a chance to pull the upset and end their skid. You'd be wrong. LeBron's 24 point 2nd half did the trick, and with trusty sidekick Mo Williams drilling 3's, the Cavs won their 4th straight.
LeBron decided to turn it on in the 4th quarter, and led the Cavs to a come from behind victory over Detroit, who seems destined to be a mediocre team. LeBron scores 12 points in the quarter, and adds 4 assists to shut the door on Detroit. The King records his 4th triple-double of the season, throwing up 29 points, 12 assists, and 12 rebounds.
LeBron was quoted after the game, saying, "Getting a triple double is my favorite thing to do, other than winning of course."
LeBron had a surprisingly slow start in this game, and his 2/6 shooting equated to 5 points in the first half, which for the King is not acceptable. His teammates had his back though; Mo Williams was huge in this game. Antawn Jamison finally brought his A-game, Jawad Williams was huge off the bench, and the physical play of Leon Powe was just what we needed in this game. Jawad hit several clutch shots, and Leon was the muscle and hustle we needed. Daniel Gibson came off the bench (finally) and made the only 3 point shot he took. It was good to see Boobie back in the rotation, if only because Delonte was inactive.
Even though LeBron dissected the Pistons, this game was won by Mo Williams. His three consecutive 3 pointers late in the 4th quarter were the definition of clutch, and gave the Cavaliers the momentum needed to finish off the Pistons in style. The man hit 5 of 9 three pointers in the game. In the words of Keyshawn Johnson, "just give him the damn ball."
This victory did not come easy, and the final score wasn't representative of the battle that occured at the Palace of Auburn Hills last night. Attending a game in Detroit where the Cavaliers won earlier this season, I can tell you that this is a tough arena to win a basketball game in. The Pistons were unhappy with their performance vs. the Celtics the previous night, and gave the Cavaliers all they could handle in this one. There were 10 lead changes in the game, and the score was tied 21 different times. Even though the Cavaliers scored the final 9 points, this game came down to the last few minutes.
The Cavs have surrounded LeBron this year with a plethora of knock down perimeter shooters, and when we get going, you best get out of our way. If Mo isn't hitting big shots, (he usually is) then Anthony Parker or Delonte West picks up the slack. Jamison is a crafty veteran, and although he hasn't played to his potential in a Cleveland uniform, we will need him for our run in the playoffs.
This win propels the Cavaliers to a 4-game win streak, and we should keep it going for the foreseeable future. I don't see us losing the rest of the month, because our schedule isn't all that tough. The next few games are as follows: Indiana, Chicago, Detroit again, New Orleans, San Antonio, Sacramento, and then Milwaukee to finish out the month. Starting with tonight, the Cavs should push the new streak to 5. By the end of the month, we should be at 11 straight. None of these teams can compete with the Cavaliers on any given night. LeBron wants to finish the season strong, because we need to be hot going into the playoffs. The best player in the game should win the NBA finals, as well as the MVP. LeBron knows this team has a great chance to get it done this year. LeBron James is underrated
