For the record… I was originally going in a different direction with this recap. Then, DeMar DeRozan hit the postgame podium with his daughter and uttered the quote in the subtitle of this piece. It was at the same time both an oversimplification of the difference between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Raptors (or any other team in the NBA for that matter), and the purest statement of fact to summarize yet another playoff series sweep (the 11th in LBJ’s storied career). Though it’s undeniable that the dude also known as The King certainly had some help from his terrifically talented supporting cast in this game, this series and throughout his multitude of deep playoff runs, there’s also no denying how superlative he’s become.
Playoff Recap: Cavs 109, Raptors 102 (or, “If we had LeBron on our team, too, we would have won…”)
