KING JAMES PREVAILS IN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP

NBA king James and his court

It was high drama and a war of wills but a determined LeBron James was not to be denied. It was his heart stopping chase down block of Andre Iguodala's sure thing lay up in the last two minutes, Curry's inconsistency and unnecessary errant behind the back pass to Clay Thompson and Kyrie Irving's step back in your face three pointer in the last 30 seconds that not only brought a championship to champion starved Cleveland, Ohio ~ but also insured series MVP LeBron James his rightful place as the undisputed NBA King: Allen L Roland, PhD

 

“Strong-willed heart, always makes me feel so touched.
It reminds me about some 'fall and rise again' in my life.”
~ Toba Beta, My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut

 

Zach Lowe, ESPN senior writer, describes LeBron's greatest blocked shot from out of nowhere ~

"He shot just 9-for-24 in the biggest game of his life, but his all-around genius carried the Cavaliers on both ends. There has never been a force quite like him in basketball: double figures again in rebounds and assists; the ability to switch across all five positions on defense; and the nastiest rim protection ever from a wing player. His chase-down block of Andre Iguodala that preserved an 89-89 tie with 1:51 left will go down as one of the grandest defensive plays.

See video ~ http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:16350433

"That is the greatest play I've ever seen," Cavs assistant coach Jim Boylan said after the game.

 

The moment so overwhelmed Boylan that even as the Cavs streaked back the other way, he turned to the coaches sitting beside him and declared LeBron's block the best play he had witnessed on any level."

 

 

LeBron James soared in the air to preserve a stalemate in the waning moments of Game 7, stalling the Warriors long enough to claim a Cavaliers title. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images

 

See full ESPN story ~ http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2016/story/_/id/16356620/cavs-slog-doubt-rise-title

 

Of what he might take from Golden State's collapse, a process that ended with the Warriors unable to make a field goal in the final 4:30 minutes of Game 7, Stephen Curry said, "I won't watch the film of the game because it'll bring up too many bad memories. ... But understanding how I can control the game better and whether or not I'll be in that position again, I know I'll be better."

 

Curry was rightfully humbled by his team's collapse in the last four minutes and his missed shots played a role ~ but King James block of Andre Iguodala's shot in the last 2 minutes was a resounding message that this was King James night ~ and he was not going to be denied.

 

Single minded sacrifice, intention and purpose are the qualities of true heroes, both spiritually and athletically, and eventually can become the stuff of legends.

 

Allen L Roland, PhD

https://allenlrolandsweblog.blogspot.com/2016/06/king-james-prevails-in-nba-championship.html

 

Heart centered spiritual consultant and advisor Allen L Roland can be contacted at allen@allenroland.com Allen is also a lecturer and writer who shares a weekly political and social commentary on his web log and website allenroland.com. He is also featured columnist on Veterans Today and is a featured guest on many radio and Television programs

STEPHEN CURRY / ANOTHER BOB COUSY AND OPIATE FOR OUR TROUBLED TIMES

Despite only accounting for five percent of the global population, an astounding 31 percent of the world's mass shootings occur in the United States ~ including the recent mass shootings in San Bernardino, California. There were more gun sale background checks on this year's Black Friday than any other single day on record, according to the FBI. Amidst, this darkening cloud of gun violence, like a phoenix rising from the ashes ~ a shining sports star emerges in Oakland, California and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, is the new unchallenged king of the NBA and opiate for our troubled times: Allen L Roland, PhD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bob Cousy in action / Boston Celtics 1950 - 1963

 

 

Stephen Curry in action / Golden State Warriors 2009 - present

 

How blessed I am to experience two of the NBA's greatest point guards in my lifetime. In the 1950's while in High School close to Boston, Massachusetts I was amazed by the HoudinI of the hardwood Bob Cousy of the World Champion Boston Celtics. Now 60 odd years later in the San Francisco bay area, I am equally amazed by another magician of the hardwood, Stephen Curry of the world champion Golden State Warriors ~ and am equally amazed by their similar size, attitude and purpose.

 

Bob Cousy was 6 feet 1 and 175 pounds with large hands and incredible peripheral vision who played on the 6 time NBA champion Bosten Celtics in the 1950's and was the NBA's most valuable player in 1957 ~ the year I graduated from College and joined the Navy which brought me to the West Coast.

Cousy was the heart and soul of the Celtics, a Hall of Fame member and was selected for the NBA's 50th anniversary all`time team. His number 14 jersey was retired by the Celtics.

But his humble demeanor and fire and purpose was the life force of the Celtics and this 14 minute tribute should be viewed by all NBA fans.

Bob Cousy - The Houdini of the Hardwood - YouTube / 14 minutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-xa6546ixc

 

Stephen Curry is 6 feet 3 and 190 pounds with large hands and also incredible peripheral vision who was an NBA champion in 1957 as well as won the NBA's most valuable player.

In many ways, he is the reincarnation of Bob Cousy and has electrified the Bay Area as much as Cousy electrified New England in the 1950's.

His humble demeanor, like Cousy, barely masks his fire on intention and the Warriors current 20 game win streak is just a teaser for what he and this team are capable of.

Curry brings the joy of an accomplished artist to his all world resume as witnessed in the this 3rd period effort against the Denver Nuggets in last year's playoffs. Two minute video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbk7BlCShsE

 Just another perk for living in the Northern California Bay area ~ the sports capital of the world.

“I've never lost a game I just ran out of time.”
~ Michael Jordan, For the Love of the Game

 

Allen L Roland, PhD
http://allenlrolandsweblog.blogspot.com/2015/12/stephen-curry-another-bob-cousy-and.html
 
Heart centered spiritual consultant and advisor Allen L Roland can be contacted at  allen@allenroland.com Allen is also a lecturer and writer who shares a weekly political and social commentary on his web log and website allenroland.com. He is also featured columnist on Veterans Today and  guest hosts a monthly national radio show TRUTHTALK on www.conscioustalk.net