Last year's NBA postseason was all about LeBron James for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love were forced out of action with injuries, leaving James to try winning the city of Cleveland its first championship in over half a century. The two sidelined Cavs could only offer moral support as they witnessed yet another franchise celebrate a title on their home floor.
Now, Irving and Love, healthy and productive, have officially joined the party. Together, the three have bulldozed through the playoffs' first two rounds, going a perfect 8-0 against the Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks.
Delayed Construction
Technically, the Cavaliers have possessed a Big Three since August 2014, when Love was traded to Cleveland for Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Bennett and a first-round pick. At least there were three stars learning how to blend together.
Their impact couldn't always be classified as "big."
Part of this was the offensive scheme, which saw Love drift out to the three-point line far too often and become strictly a shooter, while James an ...
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Article written by Greg Swartz