So an interesting thing happened last night during game 5 of the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals.
And no it wasn't the fact that the Chicago Bulls blew a double digit lead on the way to be eliminated from the playoffs. Although their late game meltdown was disappointing, even if you aren't a Chicago fan.
Nor was it that the Miami Heat are headed back to the finals to play the team they beat to win their only championship, the Dallas Mavericks. Dirk you'll get your chance in a few days, don't worry
No, there was one thing that stood out more than the others for me about last night's game. LeBron James was finally able to close out a quality opponent. And in doing so he made a believer out of me.
James saw that the Heat were in danger of losing game 5 and heading back to Miami for game 6 and he stepped up in a big way. His hitting two crucial jump shots, including the go ahead basket, plus his block of Derrick Rose's three pointer with time expiring in regulation, show he has become a clutch player.
Once again we are all witnesses to King James.
Now this does not mean I have become a rabid Miami Heat fan. But being a former Cleveland Cavaliers fan, I was a little bitter about the way James left the Cavs. His play in this series against Chicago, especially his defense, has me convinced that he was sincere when he said he wanted to win championships. He could have handled "The Decision" a little better, but I no longer hold that against him.
Should the Heat go on to win the Championship, and LeBron wins Finals MVP, I don't think anyone will be able to question that he is indeed the leader of that team.
And no it wasn't the fact that the Chicago Bulls blew a double digit lead on the way to be eliminated from the playoffs. Although their late game meltdown was disappointing, even if you aren't a Chicago fan.
Nor was it that the Miami Heat are headed back to the finals to play the team they beat to win their only championship, the Dallas Mavericks. Dirk you'll get your chance in a few days, don't worry
No, there was one thing that stood out more than the others for me about last night's game. LeBron James was finally able to close out a quality opponent. And in doing so he made a believer out of me.
James saw that the Heat were in danger of losing game 5 and heading back to Miami for game 6 and he stepped up in a big way. His hitting two crucial jump shots, including the go ahead basket, plus his block of Derrick Rose's three pointer with time expiring in regulation, show he has become a clutch player.
Once again we are all witnesses to King James.
Now this does not mean I have become a rabid Miami Heat fan. But being a former Cleveland Cavaliers fan, I was a little bitter about the way James left the Cavs. His play in this series against Chicago, especially his defense, has me convinced that he was sincere when he said he wanted to win championships. He could have handled "The Decision" a little better, but I no longer hold that against him.
Should the Heat go on to win the Championship, and LeBron wins Finals MVP, I don't think anyone will be able to question that he is indeed the leader of that team.
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