OAKLAND, Calif. — LeBron James wants his third ring. The city of Cleveland wants its first pro sports championship since 1964. So Kyrie Irving, the Cavaliers' 24-year-old point guard, approaching these NBA Finals as a part of an extended learning process has been difficult for many to accept.
Through two games against the Warriors, the Cavaliers have been dominated. James looked at the stat sheet at his post-game press conference after Game 2, shook his head and simply said, “We didn’t win anything.” One reason the Cavs are in a 2-0 deficit heading home is the performance of their point guard.