Warriors Vs. Cavaliers Season Four: What You Need To Know About The NBA’s Toughest Rivalry

LeBron James Pushed the 2016 Cavaliers the Hardest

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Facing a 3-1 deficit, LeBron James put his ego on the line to motivate his team. In a text sent to everyone, he wrote, “No matter how we got to this point, we’re here now… Let it go, play hard, be focused, follow my lead, and I’ll make sure you get home for a Game 6.”

James averaged 36 points a game with 11.7 rebounds and 9.6 assists in the final three games. He got a triple-double in game seven and sealed the victory with a monster block on Andre Iguodala that is one of the greatest plays in NBA history. That offseason, the Warriors signed Kevin Durant, and as you’re about to see, he had his own score to settle with LeBron James.