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5 reasons we won’t get a Cavaliers-Warriors Finals rematch

By Noah Torr

Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (32) is guarded by Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (32) is guarded by Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 4, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) slam dunks during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 122-102. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) slam dunks during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 122-102. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

2. He can’t continue to be superman for the Cavaliers

LeBron is superman. Have you ever seen the two of them in the same room? I haven’t. My logic is flawless here people, work with me.

LeBron has been playing a ridiculous number of minutes this season, 37.6 minutes per game, which is second only to Kyle Lowry. Neither Lowry nor James should be playing more than 32 minutes per night, especially not in the regular season where nothing matters (according to LeBron).

James has also taken games to rest, which isn’t new but they caused a definite uproar this season, more so than last year. The man needs his rest, especially when he is going out and winning close games night in and night out for the Cavaliers. The rest is good but it doesn’t wipe away his absurd workload. What if LeBron reaches for that extra gear in the playoffs and it isn’t there because he was playing multiple overtimes in a meaningless game against the Pacers?