Cavs News: David Blatt Says Cleveland's Playoff Run "Can't All Be On LeBron"

While Cleveland Cavs head coach David Blatt knows that LeBron James is the essential cog for the team's championship hopes in these NBA Playoffs, he doesn't want to be the put entire load on the shoulders of his superstar on-court leader.

Via ESPN:

“I think that mentally and emotionally he’ll [James will] lead the way … on the court his example is going to be felt and it’s going to be followed. But this all can’t be on LeBron. This is a team and a team effort and everyone here has to do his part. The good news is he’s a guy that’s done it, been there and led teams to the ultimate. He’s certainly a guy that the other guys can look towards.”

James, on the other hand, isn't looking to change up a role that has worked so far for the #2 seeded Cavs.

“My leadership doesn’t change no matter the magnitude of the game,” he said. “I’m going to lead my guys and get them as prepared as they need to be on Sunday and they’ll follow my lead and I’ll put them in the best possible chance to win.”

The Cleveland Cavs open their 2015 NBA Playoffs at home on Sunday when they play host to the Boston Celtics at Quicken Loans Arena. Tipoff is schedule for shortly after 3:00pm EST.

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