Toronto Raptors: 3 takeaways from Game 3 vs. Cavaliers

1. We are all still witnesses

LeBron James has transcended a NBA superstar’s limits. At 33 years old, 15 years into his career, the chosen one continues to amaze. James is really the fine wine of NBA stars, the Toyota standard of duration and mileage expectation. But LeBron isn’t built like a Toyota, he’s built like a Mack truck, except his is without a scratch and stainless steel.

Even that probably doesn’t give James the recognition he deserves, but in his quiet quest to pass Micheal Jordan as the greatest basketball player ever, finishes like Saturday will help his case.

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Some have buried James for his “make the best play” style. His detractors have questioned his ability in the clutch. They have confused his unselfishness for outright fear. And now even James’ biggest critic is forced to take a slight bow.

What’s a critic without a slight dig in appreciation, right?

James left everyone in awe once again Saturday, from former greats to current All-Stars to future Hall-of-Famers.

In the midst of everything, LeBron’s greatness has overshadowed the Raptors’ 3-0 hole.
It’s made everyone forget about the struggles Cleveland went through this season, as well as Toronto’s successes.

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That’s simply the effect the best player in the world can have. And for another game, once again, we were all witnesses.