LeBron James has caused quite the stir off the court in recent weeks, but let's not dare forget for a second how crucial he is to the Cleveland Cavaliers' overall success.
This was painfully obvious in the Cavs' 104-95 loss to the lowly Brooklyn Nets on March 24. James was brilliant (30 points on 13-of-16 shooting), but those around him failed to do their share.
Perhaps sadly, the Cavaliers need James to do even more.
From the moment he entered the league, James has always benefited others with the attention he constantly commands on offense. For someone of James' size, his pinpoint passes are rivaled only by Magic Johnson's, often finding the hands of ready and willing shooters.
Beyond that, James' on-court leadership and understanding of the game have allowed him to recognize when and where to feed teammates the ball and which matchups to exploit.
Some require his presence to perform at their best levels, opening up driving lanes or creating open shots on the perimeter. While every Cavalier has benefited from Jame ...
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Article written by Greg Swartz