Kerr not well yet, but hasn’t ruled himself out for Game 1

KD has since figured out a way to deal with the haters, and he doesn’t care how mad people are about him going to the NBA Finals with the Warriors. When asked if the 2017 Warriors is the most imposing opposition he’s ever faced, James recalled the 2014 Spurs which drubbed his Heat by a 4-1 margin. Insane as it sounds considering they’ve been the most dominant team in the National Basketball Association over the past three seasons, this Warriors group – led by Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson – aren’t just healthy.

What does pressure even mean?

LeBron James’ three-pointer in the last minute of the third quarter not only added up to their lead but also broke an all-time scoring record in the playoffs by none other than the legendary Michael Jordan.

So, what does Cleveland have to do to earn the title?

He stayed cool last spring when Cleveland fought back from a 3-1 deficit to win its first title.

It’s up for interpretation if this was gamesmanship, but Steve Kerr disagreed with the narrative that the Warriors should be overwhelming favorites.

Kerr said he noticed the quote from Love, who on Sunday said, “The whole underdog thing is amusing to me”.

Then, following the 2013-14 season, James decided he was going home to play once again for the Cavaliers and join Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love (who was in the process of being acquired from Minnesota), shifting the power in the Eastern Conference from Miami to Cleveland. Are you kidding me? They’ve been the better team this season.

Golden State looks like a team on a mission to reclaim what the Cavaliers took from them a year ago.

Here’s the quote from Love that Kerr was referencing. “He always talks about, at the end of the day, he’s already won in life, so whatever else happens after this is extra credit”. “We’re trying to repeat, which is so hard to do”. I think the team is like 108-2.

“I’m ready, but I’m not ready to coach yet”, he said. Of course not. Are you going to be excited about it, have an unbelievable feeling if you win? We don’t know yet.

Cleveland-Golden State 3.0 is the matchup fans worldwide expected and wanted, and James believes they’re in for quite a show.

Both teams arrive healthy this year.

There is a solid chance the National Hockey League and NBA could both have repeat champions for the first time in awhile, but whether wounded survivors on ice or well-rested on the hardcourt, both series should make for close games and compelling viewing. That’s why the Warriors need him to play at a high level while walking a fine line emotionally.