Mar 3, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots in the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
LeBron James Looks Like LeBron James Again
It’s really amazing how different LeBron James looks — in both a physical standpoint and his on-the-court dominance — now compared to the beginning of the season.
Early on, LeBron looked skinny and lacked his usual explosiveness. Although, that was nothing two weeks recovering in Miami couldn’t fix. Perhaps that warm weather did his body all he needed. Either way, two weeks to transform from a shell of LeBron and peak LeBron is a trade the Cleveland Cavaliers will take every day. Even if the team went 1-7 during his absence.
Since returning, the Cavs are 19-5 and have wins over the Clippers, Bulls, Thunder, Blazers, Wizards and Warriors. That’s not bad.
With this version of LeBron James, I’d like my chances against any team in the NBA Finals.
Next: Shumpert, Smith, Perkins, oh my