I come to you so bittersweet about the closure of the NBA Finals 2015. In this matchup you had the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. The Golden State Warriors. The stories on each side are absolutely fascinating. And not just because I had my two homes in contention.
This series was fascinating in so many ways and I wish that we could just spend a couple more days watching this battle play out some more.
Give Credit where Credit is due:
I started this blog because I had a breaking with THE Lebron James. He is a homestate hero, a legend in Ohio for his incredible talent as a High School athlete, to his ability to be drafted out of High School into the NBA and to play at the level that he has. He was set to be Cleveland's saving athletic grace bringing home a championship or two. He did carry his team to the Playoffs on more than one occasion. We know the story though, he didn't succeed in bringing a ring to Cleveland and after putting in work for a few seasons went to Miami. His departure was all but amicable. And upon getting to Miami not only had he played a critical role in bringing the team to the Finals, but one a ring for himself and that team the following year. Fast forward and Lebron has returned to Cleveland, the city and him ready to put the past behind them both. He returned with fire and a mission, get a ring. And he all but succeeded in that mission. A good friend of mine and I were talking and I will agree "No other NBA player currently on an active roster can do what Lebron did in leading a team the way he has to a finals the way he did."
The outcome of the finals was this, after a valiant effort and some amazing heroism, the Cavs ultimately fell short and Lebron and Cleveland are ringless again. I hope however that Lebron and Cleveland though have had the healing moment that they needed. And that next year looks a little brighter, so keep your head up, Lebron, even if you can most often get the sideeye from me.
The Magic:
While there can only be one winner, I believe that no one should be disappointed in what occurred these last 6 games. Both teams played through different adversity and one just edged out the other a little bit more with the fight. I wonder what it would have come down to though if the series had been pushed to Game 7. What won out among the Warriors on Tuesday night was stamina. The Warriors just had an edge, playing with a little more energy and tenacity then a tired Cavs team. And despite these moments where the Cavs seemed to be ready for a Hulk moment, the Warriors just returned with more.
This series was one for the books. Where two non-traditional sports teams saw greatness. It was absolutely incredible and I am glad I didn't miss a moment of it.
That's all she wrote folks.
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