NBA: Lue:”Best team in the East because of LeBron”

The Cleveland Cavaliers are third in the East after their defeat against the Golden State Warriors, but the Miami Heat are coming up against the Ohio team. But for Cavs coach Ty Lue, Cleveland is still the best team at the Eastern Conference – because of LeBron James.

“Right now we’re not at the top of the list, but we’re the best team in the East,”Lue told the press before the game against the Warriors.”We’re not playing our best basketball right now, but we’re gonna do it.”

After a bad start to the season, the Cavs run behind the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors and finally fell into a hole again. In Boston (-14) and Toronto (-34) there were also defeats against the champion. Defensive is one of the worst in the league.

Lue continued to be confident that the Cavs will solve their problems, as they have “the best player in the world”. This of course means LeBron James, who is also in his 15th birthday. season at the highest level.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr also agreed,”He is better than four years ago. This is crazy considering that his prime should have been,” Kerr was particularly impressed by the improved shooting.

James scores more than ever before in his career (1.8 per game). His 37.6 percent share of downtown is also among his best playing times. 8.8 Assists per night are also a career high.