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Opinion: Why I’m not afraid of the Celtics

By Kyle Stuver

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 15: LeBron James
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CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 30: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts on the court during the game against the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena on October 30, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 95-90. User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2011 NBAE (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 30: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts on the court during the game against the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena on October 30, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 95-90. User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2011 NBAE (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

3. Lebron James is a Cleveland Cavalier

Sure this a bit of a cop-out. But, it’s also true.

It is worth restating: Lebron has made the NBA Finals 7 times in the row.

I’m not one to bet on this happening again, especially against an undermanned Boston squad. I worry about the Cavs ability to match up with Tatum and Brown on defense, and I worry that Coach Stevens is good enough to erase the talent gap. I worry that George Hill’s back will flare up, and Kevin Love will fade back into a 7th man.

I worry about Tristan Thompson disappearing again Kyle Korver getting forced out of the lineup due to his inability to guard anyone. I worry that Rodney Hood might start a mutiny or that Kendrick Perkins will get arrested for kidnapping Drake (where has he been?)

What I don’t worry about is Lebron continuing his dominance over the Eastern Conference as a whole. By the end of the Toronto series, he was basically just goofing around with those absurd fadeaway jumpers.

Somehow he is at the peak of his powers in year 15, and I don’t see how the Celtics will be able to contain him. Jaylen Brown is a good defender, and Ojeleye is touted as one as well. I’ve just seen this movie before: PJ Tucker, DeMarre Carrol, OG Anunoby, the list goes on and on.

There should be a graveyard for these guys like they do with the Undertaker at Wrestlemania. The “Lebron Stoppers.”

Beyond the wings, the Celtics don’t have a ton of rim protection, so they are going to be in a bind when Lebron does get to the rack. I just don’t see how a Celtics team without their two best players can win four games in this series.

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In closing, I do think that this series could be a grind, but I think the moment finally gets to these young C’s, the Cavs have better top-level talent, and Lebron James still rocks the wine and gold. I’ve got the Cavs in 6 or less.