LeBron James Believes Criticism That He Undermines Coaches Is Unfair
"People want to throw my name in dirt for no particular reason," James says.
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"People want to throw my name in dirt for no particular reason," James says.
Popovich appeared to fire out a shot toward Cleveland's leadership.
Pau Gasol led Chicago with 25 points.
The Cavs are 30-11 and currently first in the East.
Nikola Mirotic scored 19 points, and Derrick Rose added 18.
Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at the United Center.
"If my name's on it, it is something personal," James says.
There was already beefed-up security at the United Center on Tuesday morning.
Cleveland will start the regular season short-handed, as Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving are also limited.
The silence is eerie.
He revealed that the Finals loss to the Warriors still gives him nightmares.
Cleveland's core of LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving will remain intact for the long term.
Love pass on $16.7 million in 2015-'16, but Cleveland is optimistic he'll re-sign.
Revived by a fresh-faced shooting superstar and a first-year coach who made them believe, the Golden State Warriors again reign supreme.
Stephen Curry scored 37 points for Golden State.
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ABC cameras showed a wardrobe malfunction of LeBron James just before Game 4.
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Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala scored 22 points apiece.
LeBron James had 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists.
Irving was hurt in overtime of a Game 1 loss to the Warriors on Thursday.
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Stephen Curry had 26 points and eight assists, and the Warriors weather LeBron James' 44 points.
Game 1 is Thursday night in Oakland.
