After witnessing Game one of Cleveland-Boston 2nd round matchup, here's one word that best describes Lebron James.
Monster.
Despite suffering from an elbow injury, James carried his beloved Cleveland Cavaliers past arch-rival Boston Celtics 101-93 in Game one of their semifinals matchup. On a night he received his second straight MVP plum, James delivered another head-turner performance, a show that all Cavs fan expected and unfortunately for Celtics fans, regret.
A Michael Jordan flashback as they say.
Despite facing a Pierce-Allen-Garnett on the other side of the court, James showed no fear as he striked when it mattered most. With fans up at their feet waiting for a killer blow with the Cavs leading 98-93 with 44 seconds, James set up of the left wing, pulled up for a three-pointer that would finish off the Celtics.
Swish.
And the Celtics were done for the night.
Dubbed as the best closer in the sport of basketball, James is flourishing with his renewed knack of hitting big shots one after another. After a disappointing playoffs last year wherein James was not around when the Cavs needed him the most, his game rose to another level. A milestone of greatness. And now surrounded with more supporting casts, James is enshrining himself as the best player of this generation, surpassing Kobe Bryant.
Jordan needs a Pippen. James? He almost single-handedly carried Cleveland into NBA championship all by himself. Last year, they acquired Mo Williams but Orlando exposed their weakness thru inside and post plays.
This year? Don't even think about it.
Danny Ferry acquired all the help James could ever dream of. Another proven scorer in Jamison. A low post presence in Shaq. Another 3 point threat in Anthony Parker. Say, are there any people who can say that Cleveland has a weak point? Not with Lebron around.
Injured of not, Lebron is a force to reckon with. Playing with one or two elbows doesn't matter. This is the time for Lebron to showcase his greatness. This is the time which every wins counts. This is the time of the year where all teams persevere through their hard work. This is the time of the year which all players live for.
And this is the perfect time for Lebron to plant his still-growing dynasty into the NBA.
As the slogan says, "Go Get Them". This is the perfect slogan that each Cavaliers fans would wish Lebron upon his first championship. Get that ring and stay in Cleveland for a very long time.
