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NBA: Complete 2016-17 Season Previews For All 30 Teams

By Gerald Bourguet

October 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots the ball against Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
October 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots the ball against Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after being fouled in the first half at the Jerome Schottenstein Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Cleveland Cavaliers

“After the Cleveland Cavaliers improbably overcame a 3-1 deficit against a 73-win Golden State Warriors team in the 2016 NBA Finals, LeBron James cemented his status as one of the greatest players in league history, and perhaps the greatest sports figure in the history of Cleveland as well.

At this point, there’d be no shame in falling short of a title this season, or every season for the rest of his career. King James more than earned his crown and the eternal love of his subjects, who bore witness to the most memorable Herculean labor of his career. The burden has been lifted.

But when you’re king of the hill, there’s no reason to give it up until someone forcibly removes you, and good luck telling this Cavaliers team that they can take it easy after bringing Cleveland its first championship in a half-century.

With the Golden State Warriors adding Kevin Durant this summer, the defending champs are once again underdogs. “The rich got richer” saying seems appropriate, except it’s more like Warren Buffet winning the Powerball. Somehow, LeBron’s next challenge will be his toughest one yet.”

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