The Cleveland Cavaliers have won their first NBA Championship; a feat that many people within and outside of Cleveland have been expecting and longing for. The Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors in game seven 93-89.

How they got to this point was impressive. Many thought that the Cavaliers' road to the Finals was not as strenuous as the Golden State Warriors'. It has been known that the Eastern Conference is much weaker than the Western Conference. Many were even wondering if this Finals series would be as good as the Western Conference Finals were.

Needless to say, the Finals lived up to the hype. The Warriors were looking to make history, completing a 73 win season with a second straight championship. It looked like the Warriors had taken care of business, as the Warriors went up 3-1 on the Cavs. The Warriors were one win away from history.

However, LeBron James had different plans in mind. He elevated his play as well as the play of his teammates, encouraging players like Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love, Richard Jefferson, and Tristan Thompson to play to their fullest potential.

The Cavs frustrated the Warriors throughout this series, having a clear advantage when grabbing rebounds and scoring in the paint. The Cavaliers defense was the x-factor, forcing the Warriors to rely on their jump shot. Injuries did not help the Warriors, as they were missing Andrew Bogut and playing with an injured Andre Iguodala and Stephen Curry. Draymond Green hurt his team through his suspension, which allowed for the Cavaliers to gain momentum within this series.

This frustration climaxed during game six: the throwing of the mouthpiece. Known for being a mild-mannered player, Steph Curry earned his sixth foul of the night. This would result in Curry not being able to enter the game after that foul. In frustration, Curry threw his mouthpiece and hit a fan on the sidelines, resulting in Curry being ejected and both Curry and Coach Steve Kerr being fined. The Cavaliers pushed the Warriors to the edge, leading to their eventual collapse.

The debate over who is the greatest player in the world will continue after this year; this championship does not solidify LeBron as King of the NBA. However, his reign has strengthened again, as he proved that the assistance of D-Wade—a proven superstar who won championships on his own—is not necessary for winning a championship.

Even though LeBron was not on his own in this pursuit for a championship, LeBron's leadership over this Cavaliers team is debatably stronger than that of the GM or the Coach.

The deciding factor in this game was experience. LeBron has been in these situations before; he's won and he's lost during the Finals. His leadership on the court rallied the troops around him. Whether LeBron is currently the best player in the NBA or not, his legacy is now cemented as one of the best players of all time; I would say he'll take that and his third championship over winning the debate for best current player.