The 2016 NBA Finals Preview: Varejao wins!

(Image from Fear The Sword)

Only one thing is certain in the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. Anderson Varejao will finally get a championship ring. 

Yes, even if his current team, GSW, loses to his former team, Cleveland. That’s because in an interesting wrinkle, Varejao is the first player in NBA history to play for both NBA Finalists in the same season. He played in 31 games for Cleveland before getting shipped to Portland in February and then eventually landing in GSW. If the Cavs win it all, I expect they’d give one of the most loved big men in franchise history a ring, even if he did finish the season on the other end of the coast.

But now onto more serious stuff. What will the NBA Finals be like and who will win?

Photos of LeBron James and his #NikeRise Tour in Manila

Mandaluyong City, Philippines (August 20, 2015)

Press Conference at Nike House of Rise 

LeBron James 12 Low MNL

#NikeRise LBJ in Manila to Inspire Young Filipino Ballers

LeBron James and Chot Reyes with young fans

 Manila, Philippines, August 21 2015 – Basketball superstar LeBron James was in Manila for over 2 days from August 20 to 21, as part of the LeBron James Rise Tour to mentor the Rise players, inspiring them and young Filipinos to realize their true potential. During his visit, James met with local street-ball children, played at an exhibition game and launched the new LeBron 12 Low. He also introduced the final 12 Rise players who will play their final game as part of the Rise program on August 23, 2015.

LeBron James Will be in Manila for #NikeRise Event

Witness the Rise

 NIKE BRINGS LEBRON JAMES BACK TO INSPIRE FILIPINO YOUTHS

LeBron James will be in Manila to inspire and mentor the final Rise team

Manila, Philippines, August 12 2015 – Nike is bringing back two-time NBA champion and four-time MVP LeBron James to Manila to mentor the Rise players.  James will also announce members of the final Rise team on August 20 and will continue to inspire the young athletes to leave their comfort zone and get better in the game like never before.

LeBron’s #RISE Story

LeBron James broke into the scene during his formative years in high school, growing up with a drive for greatness like no other.  His relentless desire paired with numerous hours in the gym spent practicing and honing his skills, paved the way to basketball superstardom.

Hoop Nut VLog Episode 14: The One Where We Sing We Are The Champions

This is our Video Log/Podcast after the Golden Stat Warriors won the 2015 #NBAFinals! 

In Episode 14 of the Hoop Nut Video Log, we talk about the Warriors’ amazing run in the 2015 NBA Finals, the Finals MVP, the future of the Dubs and the Cavs, and all the hate on LeBron James.

#NBAFinals: Help Wanted

No man is an island.
(Image by: Associated Press)

If you're reading this post, chances are, you watched most (if not all) of the 2015 NBA Finals. If that's the case, then you saw with your own two eyes the best player in the NBA. NO, he wasn't on the Golden State Warriors, and NO, he definitely was not the Finals MVP. He played for the losing team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. In most cases, he played alone.

This series went 6 games instead of a sweep for the Warriors. That was a small miracle. The Cavs were up 2-1 early and threatened to take control of the series because of LeBron James. If you are a Warriors' fan or supporter, you were probably worried that the Dubs might actually lose the finals. The series was close because of LBJ!