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

LEBRON JAMES VERSUS STEPHEN CURRY / LOOMING EPIC NBA CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

The NBA pretenders Atlanta and Houston have been eliminated by Cleveland and Golden State in the division NBA championships. Now it's finally time for the show down we have all been waiting for ~ NBA MVP Stephen Curry versus all world LeBron James in an epic battle for NBA supremacy: Allen L Roland, Ph.D

 

It's difficult not to get excited about the upcoming NBA finals  between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors with their two respective superstars ~ Stephen Curry and LeBron James in a battle between the last two NBA most valuable players.

 

It's David versus Goliath for this will indeed be high drama in a championship series which may well go seven games. Stephen Curry's three point prowess and outstanding passing against the all-around proven ability and playoff experience of LeBron James ~ who seemingly wills his team to victory with his incredible ability to score, rebound and make assists when it counts.

 

Outside of Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant, the 30-year-old James has logged the most playoff minutes (7,258) among active players ~ that total ranks 11th in NBA history.

 

Both teams have excellent bench players but Golden State has a distinct advantage with their first year coach, Steve Kerr ~ as a player a former 5-time NBA champion, winning three championships with the Chicago Bulls and two with the San Antonio Spurs.

 

 

 

Kerr as Warriors head coach in February 2015

 

Kerr broke the NBA record for the most regular season wins for a rookie coach. Kerr was widely considered the favorite to win the 2015 NBA Coach of the Year but lost to Mike Budenholzer, head coach of the Atlanta Hawks.

 

Kerr's coaching could well be the deciding factor in a series that will feature a duel between this year's NBA MVP, Stephen Curry and last year's MVP LeBron James who has won two NBA championships, four NBA Most Valuable Player Awards, two NBA Finals MVP Awards, two Olympic gold medals, an NBA scoring title, and the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. He has also been selected to 11 NBA All-Star teams, 11 All-NBA teams, and six All-Defensive teams, and is the Cavaliers' all-time leading scorer.

LeBron became the first player in playoff history to produce a stat line of at least 37 points, 18 boards and 13 assists while defeating Atlanta in Game three of their Eastern Division championship. His greatness, court presence and game dominance can no longer be ignored. There are those who believe his time has almost come to dethrone Michael Jordan as the greatest basketball player of our time. As Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press, writes ~ "LeBron is Magic Johnson with a better jumper, better ball skills, more athletic ability and more power. And you're telling me that player isn't the best player ever?"

 

 

 

James with the Cavaliers in November 2014

 

Stephen Curry, was selected with the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft by the Golden State Warrior. During the 2012–13 season, he set the NBA record for three-pointers made in a regular season with 272. The next season, Curry and teammate Klay Thompson set the NBA record for combined threes in a season with 484 as the pair were given the nickname the "Splash Brothers". In 2014–15, Curry eclipsed his own record by knocking down his 273rd three-pointer on April 9, 2015, finishing the regular season with 286 three-pointers and was named MVP after leading the Warriors to a franchise-record and NBA-best 67 wins on the season.

Stephen Curry with the Warriors in 2015

 

The heavily anticipated duel between superman LeBron James and superstar Stephen Curry will make for great theater on this world championship stage ~ but Golden State's home court advantage plus a stronger bench and Kerr's playoff experience may make the difference in a stirring championship series which could well go seven games.

 

 

LeBron in Flight against Atlanta Hawks in Game Four

 

On the other hand, I have watched Michael Jordan in his prime win six NBA championships ~ but I am not convinced we have seen the absolute best of LeBron James as he attempts to win his third NBA world title. A deeply motivated LeBron James is obviously on a personal mission ~ and it just may lead to an individual level of play we have never before witnessed in an NBA Final.

 

Allen L Roland, Ph.D

http://allenlrolandsweblog.blogspot.com/2015/05/lebron-james-versus-stephen-curry.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 a featured columnist on Veterans Today and  guest hosts a monthly national radio show TRUTHTALK on www.conscioustalk.net