I have to eat major crow because I never thought this would happen.
After being embarrassed defensively in the first two games, Kyrie completely turned his own series around and was lights out in Games 3-7. I argued he should have been the Finals MVP based on how well he played against the league's unanimous MVP of the regular season. His left hand layup while being fouled in the 4th quarter was a thing of beauty.
As well as Kyrie played, I have to think that Steph Curry's knee is bothering him a lot more than he lead on. He didn't have the same spunk after the injury, which truth be told is rather incredible because he was still Golden State's 3rd or 4th best player with the injury.
Still...gotta give the Cavs all the credit in the world. They played lights out defensively and LeBron led the way. I don't think I've ever seen that much emotion out of a team after a victory. This truly was a TEAM win. Not just a LeBron win.
I few years ago I told some friends and family that no Cleveland franchise would ever win a championship. I also didn't think LeBron would ever come back to Cleveland. Things change.
I agree that Curry had to be affected, but did you see his news conference last night? Major respect for how he handled it. He made zero excuses, shot down every question that hinted at injury. I have a lot of respect for that.
Unbelievable game, start to finish. What a crazy series, and it all seemed to turn when Draymond decided to hit a dude in the nuts. So stupid. Lebron and Kyrie were amazing in games 5-7, and don't forget how big Kevin Love's rebounds were last night. Also overshadowed a little, Love played pretty darn good D on Curry late in the game when he got stuck on him on a switch. Can't begin to imagine the party that ensued in Cleveland!