8 Things That Must Happen for LeBron and the Cavs to Win the NBA Title

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3. An Aggressive LeBron

LeBron James steal

“Defense wins championships” is a mantra that’s brought out every postseason, and with respect to LeBron James, his steal total at the end of games has been an easy way to measure the team’s success. When he swipes two passes or more, the Cavaliers have managed to win 31-of-34 games.

That number also includes the Detroit victory when, like clockwork, James collected a pair of steals. As the best all-around player in the league, his play on both sides of the court is imperative to the Cavs winning, which is why this small number might be worth looking out for this postseason.

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Brad Sullivan is a lead writer for Cavaliers Nation. He has spent much of life in the Cleveland, Ohio area, and has remained a Cavalier fan from their 1970 beginnings through the return of LeBron James. While that fandom was sorely tested during the Reign of Error known simply by one word, Stepien, that overall historical perspective will be part of his writing for Cavaliers Nation in the months ahead.