LeBron: Big 3 has always been 'close'
Notes from Cavs shootaround on Wednesday, May 11.
LeBron James shares thoughts on Steph Curry winning back-to-back NBA MVP's
Though he said that Golden State's sensational point guard was deserving of this year's most valuable player award, James relayed that there's a definite distinction between "best player" and "most valuable."
LeBron says best player/most valuable are different, but Steph Curry most certainly is deserving. #Cavs#Warriorspic.twitter.com/cd3OtuqDMP
— Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) May 11, 2016
LeBron speaks on happenings he's missed during his social media blackout
He sent out a formal tip of the cap to Curry for his accomplishment, a congratulations to his friend Dwyane Wade for moving up the league's playoff all-time scoring list and offered heartfelt words for the late Howard Garfinkel.
LeBron congrats MVP Steph Curry, Dwyane Wade for passing Magic & sends thoughts to Howard Garfinkel's family. #Cavspic.twitter.com/RBPTDPl8SE — Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) May 11, 2016
LeBron: Divide between Big 3 was never as bad as it may have been portrayed
With rumored friction linked to Kevin Love in both seasons and most recently with Kyrie Irving, James killed the rumblings of lack of chemistry within the locker room.
LeBron James thinks perception of the divide with #Cavs Big 3 was never as bad as people thought it was #NBAPlayoffspic.twitter.com/Q5OP2lGrIX
— Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) May 11, 2016
"We've always been close," James said.
LeBron offers opinion on potential of a longer three-point line, changing Hack-A rule.
LeBron James on potential of moving 3P line back & his thoughts on Hack-A rule. Says neither should change. #Cavspic.twitter.com/p4500ldsgk — Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) May 11, 2016
Long story short: Not a fan of either.
Kevin Love says there's another level the Cavaliers/Big 3 can reach.
"We still have another level we can get to." - Kevin Love on #Cavs Big 3 setting tone for team in #NBAPlayoffspic.twitter.com/5KYqOXREH3
— Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) May 11, 2016
If their performance in those first two rounds wasn't the peak of what Tyronn Lue's group is capable of, look out.
Tyronn Lue: Love is Top 10 in NBA
"When you have a team with three all-stars, sometimes you don't get to play the role that you're capable of playing," Lue said. "And that's what's been hurting Kevin for this past year and a half.
Tyronn Lue says Kevin Love is a Top 10 player in NBA in his mind while discussing his impact in #Cavs#NBAPlayoffspic.twitter.com/6pZ71uvWSE — Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) May 11, 2016
"Now we're using him the right way. He's comfortable and everything's great."
