It’s not just LeBron James versus Steph Curry, Part II.
It’s the title-hungry Cleveland Cavaliers against the defending champion Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals in a rematch of last season’s six-game series.
This time, James has a healthy Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love and the Cavaliers have played more like a team that could bring the city of Cleveland its first major-sports title in 52 years.
It’s a reprise worthy of the hype, pomp and circumstance of Thomas Hearns, Marvin Hagler or Sugar Ray Leonard — and after the Warriors narrowly escaped the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 on Monday, the Cavs have at least a puncher’s chance.