LeBron James deems himself, Mike Miller, and James Jones the “Big Three”
By Ian Levy
Dec 26, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is congratulated by forward Mike Miller (18) after he made a shot during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic 98-89. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
What if I told you Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love weren’t part of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ “Big Three”? 30 for 30: LeBron, James, and Mike. Directed by Friendly Bounce. Coming this summer to ESPN.
Sure Kevin Love is hurt now, but it seems obvious that he would be one third of Cleveland’s “Big Three” along with Kyrie Irving and LeBron James. But alas, this is not the case. After clinching the Eastern Conference Finals with a demolition of the Atlanta Hawks in Game 4 last night, LeBron declared another two of his teammates as the “Big Three.”
That’s right: Mike Miller and James Jones. From Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal:
"LeBron James wandered across the locker room holding a champagne bottle in his left hand when he wrapped each of his arms around Mike Miller and James Jones. “The big three,” he whispered quietly before taking a swig of champagne. The trio stood in silence for only a moment, relishing what was and anticipating what is to come. They already know. They’ve all been here before together wearing red and black. Now it’s the Cavaliers returning to the NBA Finals for the first time in eight years."
Sorry Kevin. Sorry Kyrie. But when The King speaks, we listen. LeBron, James Jones, and Mike Miller are the true “Big Three” in Cleveland.