CLEVELAND — In the midst of a week-long party that started with a title-clinching Game 7 over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers have spent the past five days capping off a historic run in Northeast Ohio.
As LeBron James stood basking in the presence of 1.3 million people celebrating the Cleveland Cavaliers' first championship, he closed his speech with an eye toward the future.
"I love all ya'll. S--t. Let's get ready for next year."
Here's how Cleveland can make this an annual thing.
Keep It Together
Further championship dreams are only plausible if James sticks around long term, something that's not necessarily guaranteed based on his preference for two-year deals with opt-out clauses after the first. But it's widely assumed this is his desire—for a raise each season to match the ever-rising salary cap, not so much to put pressure on the Cavaliers front office.
James put down all rumors of an immediate departure Wednesday, telling Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, "I love it here. I love being here. I love my t ...
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Article written by Greg Swartz