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7 Reasons Cleveland Cavaliers Will Win Back-to-Back Championships

Published by
Brad Sullivan

2. No Pressure

Last year, the weight of the 52-year Cleveland curse was on the team’s shoulders, a burden that was lifted with the Cavaliers’ first title. Instead of enduring one question after another about whether they can accomplish that feat, they have the freedom to simply play basketball. That lack of pressure can translate into complete focus on the game and not having to deal with anguished history. Based on their first eight games, such focus appears to be razor-sharp.

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Brad Sullivan

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.

Published by
Brad Sullivan

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