LeBron James made a big statement about the NBA Finals.
When the Golden State Warriors triumphed over the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals, it was a moment that caught many by surprise. The Celtics, with their star-studded roster, were widely regarded as the more talented team. However, LeBron James, in a candid revelation, pointed out a crucial factor that tipped the scales in favor of the Warriors: basketball IQ.
In the first episode of LeBron James and JJ Redick’s new podcast called Mind the Game, LeBron gave a deep dive into why the Warriors won the 2022 NBA Finals over the Celtics.
The way the Boston Celtics closed Game 4 and 5 against the Warriors showed why Golden State was the higher IQ team. When the threes weren’t falling for the Celtics, they never adapted beyond just shooting more. Fortunately for Golden State, Boston’s lack of execution resulted in another Warriors championship.
