As a basketball fan and as a LeBron James fan, seeing the man himself and the rest of the Miami Heat capture the NBA title on Thursday night was nothing short of beautiful.
The King finally earned his nickname, as he put the finishing touches on one of the greatest postseasons by any single player we have ever witnessed. He won his championship, won his Finals MVP and can now be mentioned with the all-time greats. For a guy who had gone through and overcome so much, it truly was spectacular to see.
However, as a Knicks fan, it was a bit depressing to see. And not just Knick fans should be upset. If you are a fan of any team not named the Miami Heat, it is time to worry.
Why? The hardest part for LeBron James is out of the way. He won his first title, and will likely win many more. Not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven. Bill Russell-type rings could very well be on the way for The King.
The only thing stopping LeBron in the past was himself. His own demons and his past failures affected him drastically. But that’s all over now. LeBron will be playing pressure-free basketball form here on out and will only be impr ...
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