LeBron James enters his sixth NBA finals this week. He’s 2-3 in championship series dating back to 2007, when he made his first and Cleveland’s last appearance. This time around, James is facing the best team in the NBA, is an overwhelming underdog in Vegas, and has reached the finals through sheer will.
No matter how this series plays out, James should feel no pressure. He should feel no weight of expectations. He shouldn’t win.
It’s these conditions which make the series fascinating. Yes, Cleveland is the underdog, so should they lose, well, it’s to be expected.