This is likely true, but hearing him say it out loud just shows you how pathetic the Eastern Conference has been for the last few years.
It is like they knew they couldn’t get past LeBron so they didn’t even try.
“Those top teams in the East, yeah, they’re going for it,” James told The Athletic. “Toronto is going for it, Milwaukee’s going for it, Philly. Boston believes they can do it, too. They know they ain’t gotta go through Cleveland anymore.
“Everybody in the East thinks they can get to the Finals because they ain’t gotta go through me.”
“S–t, I was excited seeing all the moves they made in the East today,” James said. “Those matchups in the second round, in the Eastern Conference finals, that shit is gonna be crazy. It’s gonna be fun to watch.”
LeBron might have no choice but to watch the playoffs because the Lakers will struggle to make it in the West.
Flip the page for Rondo’s winner last night.