The NBA world has seen many great Finals appearances over the years.
There have been a few individuals that have carried their teams a lot further than anyone would have expected.
One of those players was a 22-year-old LeBron James in 2007.
He played 42.4 minutes during the regular season and raised that number to 44.7 in the playoffs.
James needed to be on the floor as much as possible for the Cavaliers to have any chance.
LeBron Factory on Twitter showed a clip of the pregame introduction before one of the Finals games.
(2007) 22 year old LeBron lead this team to the NBA Finals. 👑🐐 pic.twitter.com/RkvbnxC1cv
— LeBron Factory (@LeBronFactory) June 1, 2023
The Cavaliers ended up getting swept in this series.
But, it was the first time many fans noticed that James was for real.
Many fans are still shocked at how this season turned out.
This is still wild to me!🤯
— No One. (@MahniXMeexhy3) June 1, 2023
Even though there were not any big names on the Cavs, they did have a few other respectable players.
Except this team had 3 players who made all defensive team and Z was a 2x all star. Not saying they’re a great crew but better than what they’re given credit for. Outside of Jokic not one player on the Nuggets playoff rotation has been an all star, all nba, or defensive teams 🤷♂️
— Caleb Brown (@TheBrownKind) June 1, 2023
Despite James being far and away the best player, he did not do it alone.
It is rare for the best player on a championship team to only be 22 years old.
But James was one of a kind when he first entered the league.
That is why he was labeled the chosen one.
22! I repeat 22 https://t.co/LbAhULcwZ6
— DaRhon Robinson (@darhon_robinson) June 1, 2023
Some fans are more excited about the introductions to this game than the players mentioned.
These finals intros got me hyped bring this backkkkk https://t.co/dZLphkSVf4
— Preezzyyy (@flexpreet24) June 1, 2023
But with the 2022-23 NBA Finals starting on Thursday night, this is a great time to bring up past performances.
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