The 2015 NBA Finals were the most-watched finals since 1998 when Michael Jordan’s now-infamous jump shot in Game 6 topped Utah for his (and Chicago’s) last title.
Just as the ‘98 series was a rematch of the ’97 set, we could be in for another repeat matchup in 2016.
Unlike in 2014, when East-Champion Miami’s Big Three each had impending free agency decisions to make and NBA-Champion San Antonio’s aging stars were overdue for a decline, Golden State and Cleveland look poised to only get better.
Cleveland Was Operating on Fumes
While the Cavs came up two wins shy of winning the title, they did it despite being without the services of All-Stars Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving.
Was Love the best fit as the third-option in Cleveland? No, and the Cavs gave up way too much for him (Andrew Wiggins), but his offense was desperately needed against Golden State as he could have forced Draymond Green to guard him out on the perimeter.
