LeBron James Articles - Page 17

One of the downfalls all season for the Cleveland Cavaliers has been their play on the defensive side of the court. During the regular season, they had a defensive rating of 109.5 which was second worst in the league, with the Phoenix Suns being the only team being worse. The Suns landed the No. 1 […]

LeBron James isn’t paying attention to what pundits are saying about his performance, much less the analytics that now suggest he’s the slowest player in the Eastern Conference Finals. According to NBA metrics that now track player pace, James ranks as the slowest player of this matchup against the Boston Celtics. According to Jason Lloyd […]

The LeBron James and the Michael Jordan debate will never be solved, but James passed Jordan in another record during Game 4. James finished Game 4 against the Boston Celtics with 44 points which was the 7th time in the conference finals that he has scored 40 or more points. That also passed Jordan who […]

Following Monday night’s 111-102 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love received a nice compliment from LeBron James’ three-year-old daughter, Zhuri. As he often does after games, James pulled out his phone for a locker room FaceTime session with Zhuri, who appeared to […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James was humbled upon passing the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most field goals in NBA playoff history. The Cavs forward did so with his sixth field goal of the night, extending it even further with a 44-point performance against the Boston Celtics to tie up the Eastern Conference Finals at 2-2. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James had some big praise for swingman Kyle Korver, who shined off the bench, giving the support Kevin Love and J.R. Smith weren’t able to give during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, which the Cavs won. Korver scored 14 points and was an efficient 4-of-7 from the field, including […]

Much has been said about Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James’ legendary basketball career. He was a high-school prodigy who went straight to the big league. He had his fair share of struggles in the beginning. Yet slowly and surely, he trekked the road to greatness. The Cavs forward’s personal life, however, has seemingly remained in […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have knotted their Eastern Conference finals series with the Boston Celtics at two wins apiece following a pair of comprehensive victories in Games 3 and 4. On Monday night, the Cavs took Boston down in a 111-102 win to give themselves a nice momentum ahead of a pivotal Game 5 match in […]

After falling behind 2-0 in the Eastern Conference finals to the Boston Celtics, the Cleveland Cavaliers looked as though they were circling the drain of elimination. Two more games later, the Cavs have managed to even the series up at two wins apiece with LeBron James sustaining his top form and his teammates stepping up. […]

LeBron James is Akron’s most famous son, so perhaps Cleveland Cavaliers fans could be forgiven at times when they forget that the four-time league MVP is not the only Akron-born star on the Cavs’ lineup. Like James, the high-leaping Larry Nance Jr. is also from Akron, a fact that LeBron James thinks is key to […]

When Bleacher Report recently posted the now-iconic photo of LeBron James in the process of throwing down a vicious dunk with teammate Dwyane Wade celebrating in the foreground, pop star Justin Timberlake felt that he had to say something. Why is the net already bracing for that dunk?!?! 😂 https://t.co/8ItjY7SNpq — Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) May […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James is back to setting records in the NBA. On Monday night, the four-time league MVP broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s career playoffs field goals made mark when he knocked down a jumper from the left side late in the second quarter of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals series for the […]

Game 4 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics began on Monday night back in Cleveland, with the Cavs having a chance to tie the series up at two games apiece. LeBron James was off to a hot start, scoring 11 points on 4-of-4 shooting. His teammate, Kevin Love, also had a great start with […]

NBA players, retired or active, have always been asked who their top five players are. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jamal Crawford, who’s been in the league for 18 years, was asked where will he rank the Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James. Via Twitter, a fan asked Crawford where will he rank the Cavs superstar, to which he […]

Once LeBron James retires there is no question that he will have at least one statue put up his honor, outside of Quicken Loans Arena. According to Craig Webb of the Akron Beacon Journal, there is now a GoFundMe Page set up to try and get another statue put up, in James hometown of Akron. […]

Ever heard of the name Laurence Moses Bryant? If not, then you’re not alone. But a basketball mockumentary produced by Uninterrupted is set to educate everyone about the life and times of the self-proclaimed “Kingslayer.” Titled “The Crossover: The Story of Laurence Moses Bryant”, the mockumentary’s narrative revolves around Bryant, who claims that he once […]

Last time out, we took a deep dive at five possible prospects that the Cavaliers can select eighth overall in the upcoming NBA Draft. Well, while having a rookie cornerstone for the future is major key, the Cavs are in win-now mode. The team’s average roster age is 28.9, oldest in the league. Because of […]

Dwyane Wade and LeBron James have been the best of friends since they entered the league together in 2003. They have had a lot of amazing moments together in their four-and-a-half seasons playing together and 15 years in the NBA together, but there is one legendary photo that Wade wants to have James sign so […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James struggled to find his three-point stroke through the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals. However, in Saturday night’s 116-86 Game 3 win over the Boston Celtics, he knocked down all three of his attempts from beyond the arc. Just for reference, James went 5-of-11 from downtown in Game […]

Former NFL great and current FOX Sports 1 analyst Shannon Sharpe is a known supporter of LeBron James. During Monday morning’s episode of Undisputed, Sharpe decided to express his love for James’ game. This was no ordinary expression, though. Sharpe — a man known for his assertive sense of humor and hot takes — showed […]

Utah Jazz forward Jae Crowder recently took part in an interview with NBA TV’s “GameTime.” Amid the wide-ranging discussion, Crowder commented on his days with the Boston Celtics, where he played under coach Brad Stevens. However, as the conversation went on, Crowder opened up on what it takes to compete with (and against) his former […]

There is a good chance that Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James will have a statue erected in his likeness outside of Quicken Loans Arena one day, but it sounds like his hometown of Akron, Ohio is ahead of the proverbial curve, according to a report from Craig Webb of the Akron Beacon Journal. “A GoFundMe […]

Several basketball analysts and fans have shared their thoughts on where Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James will head to this offseason. Paul Pierce, who has had his fair share of battles with the Cavs forward gave out his opinions on the matter. Pierce, most known for his stint with the Boston Celtics, was also faced […]

Larry Nance Jr., who was sent to the Cleveland Cavaliers midway through the season, reflected on his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, saying that the two teams both had the similar type of hype, mainly because of Cavs superstar LeBron James. As reported by Colton Jones of Amico Hoops, Nance Jr. compared the two […]

In another post-game interview, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James recalled a string of plays with precision, proving that his photographic memory is on point. As posted by SportsCenter, below is a clip of the Cavs superstar, recalling several plays featuring his passing ability: LeBron’s memory is still on point. pic.twitter.com/nJuxGqYx5q — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 20, […]

After losing the first two games of the series, the Cleveland Cavaliers tweaked their offense to perfection by allowing more plays for better off-ball movement. And the result was a blowout Game 3 victory against the Boston Celtics. As reported by Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, head coach Tyronn Lue admitted that they installed new sets […]

Heading into Game 3, the Cleveland Cavaliers had their backs a bit against the wall in a 0-2 hole in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. However, the Cavs responded by way of a collective effort with LeBron James once again leading the charge offensively to finally grab a win in the series. It […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers finally broke through the Eastern Conference Finals with a convincing 116-86 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the series on Saturday night. It was a strong overall team performance led by their pair of All-Stars in LeBron James and Kevin Love that connected on a couple of highlight reel-worthy plays. […]

Since entering the NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers star forward LeBron James has shown the innate ability to be a high-impact player with his passing that has been a huge part of his unique skillset. The 33-year-old put that on display once again in Saturday’s Game 3 win over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals that […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers had six players post double-digit scoring figures in Saturday night’s 116-86 Game 3 win over the Boston Celtics. LeBron James led the charge for the Cavs, racking up 27 points on 8-of-12 shooting (3-of-3 from downtown), 12 assists, five rebounds, two blocks, and two steals in 38 minutes of action. Twelve assists […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James can do a myriad of things on the court. But among all of his skills, his passing game is one that has his teammates and coaches raving about throughout the Cavs star’s 15 years of playing in the NBA. After the Cavs’ 30-point demolition of the Boston Celtics in Game […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James put on a clinic in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals that resulted in a 30-point 116-86 destruction by the Cavs over the Boston Celtics. The four-time MVP had a highly-efficient night, scoring 27 points on 8-of-12 shooting and a perfect 3-of-3 from the 3-point area. James also dished […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have dominated the Boston Celtics in the first half of their Game 3 matchup in the Eastern Conference Finals. With the odds stacked against the Cavs, Kevin Love and LeBron James decided to take matters into their own hands. Near the three-minute mark of the second quarter, Love found a cutting James […]

Boston Celtics big man Aron Baynes is one big bruiser. So when he decides to punish the rim, not a lot of players have the guts to meet him at the top. However, Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James is an exception. Near the five-minute mark of the first quarter in Game 2 of the Eastern […]

After dropping Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James noted that he had “zero level of concern.” Now, however, with his team facing an 0-2 deficit, James admits that playoff losses cause him to “lose sleep,” according to a report from Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com. “You’ve […]

Who’s better? LeBron James or Michael Jordan? It’s a debate that will likely rage on for years to come, and one that doesn’t have a solid answer — yet. One of Jordan’s former teammates, Scottie Pippen, recently chimed in with his two cents on the ongoing question. Both Jordan and James have loads of accolades […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers used a total team effort to beat the Toronto Raptors in four games, but now against the Boston Celtics, it’s back to LeBron James carrying the load for the Cavs. The rest of the team, besides Kevin Love, is not doing much to help. J.R. Smith sees it, and says if the […]

Another offseason, another LeBron James free agency drama. Many believe that if the Cleveland Cavaliers don’t win a ring this year, James will leave the Cavs for the second time in his career. Several teams are up in the running for the King’s next destination. But according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, if James leaves Cleveland, […]

Before Game 2, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue made it very clear what his rotations were going to be, with either Kevin Love or LeBron James on the court for the Cavs at all times. It didn’t take long for that pattern to break. Early in the second quarter, Lue put out a lineup […]