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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, right, is guarded by Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

The Latest: Cavs even NBA Finals, beat Warriors 95-93 in OT

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James smiles during NBA basketball practice, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in Oakland, Calif. The Golden State Warriors host the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

SNYDER: NBA Finals about more than just Stephen Curry, LeBron James

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

FILE- In this Feb. 12, 2014, file photo, Miami Heat's LeBron James, left, drives the ball against Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif. The Warriors know there is no stopping James. But they also know if they&#8217;re going to win their first NBA championship they&#8217;re going to have to try to contain him. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Pride of Akron: LeBron James, Stephen Curry each call ‘Rubber Capital’ their home

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

File-This May 27, 2015, file photo shows Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson on the court after being injured during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals against the Houston Rockets in Oakland, Calif. When NBA union chief Michele Roberts watched Stephen Curry return to a game after his head slammed against the floor and he walked woozily to the locker room, she immediately boned up on the league's concussion protocols. Two nights later, when Curry's Golden State teammate Klay Thompson was cleared to return after being kneed in the head only to later be diagnosed with a concussion, her reaction was much stronger. "It mortified me," she said. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

NBA to investigate current concussion protocol, consider making changes

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, and forward David Lee celebrate after Game 5 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals against the Houston Rockets in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, May 27, 2015. The Warriors won 104-90 and advanced to the NBA Finals. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Warriors trying to quietly finish one of the best seasons in NBA history

By Antonio Gonzalez - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2015, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love talks with a teammate during an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Cleveland. The surging Cleveland Cavaliers visit Minnesota on Saturday for the first time since they acquired Kevin Love from the Timberwolves in the summer blockbuster deal. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

SNYDER: While the West provides challenge, the East offers opportunity

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James, left, and Hawks DeMarre Carroll battle for a loose ball during game four of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in Cleveland. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT; LOCAL TELEVISION OUT; WXIA-TV OUT; WGCL-TV OUT

LOVERRO: LeBron James’ place among the basketball greats still up for discussion

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

FILE- In htis Jan. 29, 2012, file photo, Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami. The Bulls fired Thibodeau on Thursday, May 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Bulls fire coach Tom Thibodeau after five seasons, cite clashes in philosophy

By Andrew Seligman - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) shoots against Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, May 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Warriors eliminate Rockets, end 40-year NBA Finals drought

By Antonio Gonzalez - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James reacts on the sidelines late in the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks, Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Better than ever, LeBron James leads Cavaliers back into NBA Finals

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Minnesota Lynx Lindsay Whalen, left, works the ball against Washington Mystics' Bria Hartley during an WNBA basketball special analytic scrimmage, Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Mystics, Lynx participate in ‘analytic scrimmage’ to evaluate parts of game

By Benjamin Standig - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) topples over Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) during the first half in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs, Monday, May 25, 2015, in Houston. (James Nielsen/Houston Chronicle via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Warriors try again to close out Rockets, reach NBA Finals

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) goes up for a shot against Atlanta Hawks' Mike Muscala during the second half in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs Sunday, May 24, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

SNYDER: Teams finding stopping LeBron James proving easier said than done

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor, left, talks with Philadelphia 76ers' Noel Nerlens before the NBA basketball draft lottery Tuesday, May 19, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Timberwolves win draft lottery; Lakers to pick second, Knicks fourth

By Andrew Walsh - The Washington Times

Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) reacts to a play as Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) looks on during the fourth quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at the Toyota Center Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Houston. ( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle via AP )MANDATORY CREDIT

For Warriors and Rockets, West finals go beyond MVP talk

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen leave the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. Friday, May 15, 2015, after speaking with reporters. The Capitals hockey team was eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs and spent the day cleaning out their lockers in preparation for the off season. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

SNYDER: Disappointment only natural when teams lose championship pursuits

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman yells to his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 89-81. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

A player’s political aspirations sent Randy Wittman to the Atlanta Hawks and altered his life

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) moves the ball as Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) defends in the first half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball Western Conference playoff series Monday, May 11, 2015, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Top seeds Warriors, Hawks returning home for pivotal Game 5s

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives against Chicago Bulls forward Tony Snell (20) during the second half of Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 106-91. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

NBA: Most exclusive club when it comes to winning titles

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Shaquille O'Neal speaks at the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber at Sony Pictures Studios on in Culver City, Calif., in this March 14, 2015, file photo. O'Neal took quite a tumble during the "NBA on TNT" halftime show of the Clippers-Rockets game on Wednesday night, May 6, 2015. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Shaquille O’Neal tumbles on set of TNT halftime report

Associated Press