Lebron and Shaq Equal Success For The Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavs had a terrible post season by their standards. Their standards meant winning it all!
It was great to make the finals, but they were swept by the Spurs that season, LeBron James was young and constantly improving his game. Standards are set really high in Cleveland and this isn’t acceptable anymore.
2008 came around, and the Boston Celtics had a bolstered roster that was simply too strong for the Cleveland Cavs. They nearly defeated them, but Boston marched on and captured an NBA title under the leadership of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen.
During the 2008-2009 season, the Cavs looked like the team to beat. Boasting the best home record in the NBA (they had a 39-2 home record), the Cleveland Cavaliers also had the best record in the NBA. A 66-16 finish gave them the top seed in the Eastern Conference and home court advantage throughout the entire playoffs. It looked like it’d be the year for Cleveland.
Shaq may not be the player he use to be but will add experience and a presence in the middle. Shaq also brings championship experience with 4 championships, 3 with the Lakers and 1 with the Miami Heat. Lebron is still looking for his first ring and Shaq wants to be the man to help him get it.
Shaq should bring a fun atmosphere to the Cavs because that’s his nature. When it comes time to put on the poker face in the spring Shaq will and should contribute a tremendous amount to the Cavs making it deep in the playoffs.
Lebron is entering his 7th season, he has a lot of success on and off the court, nothing will be as sweet as a championship ring.
This may or may not be enough, but one thing’s for sure. The Cavs are stronger this year than they were last year. And that’s scary.
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