They were even closer than that. They were less than 1 minute and a breathtaking chase down block away from going back to back.
I couldn't agree any more.
The thing that really disturbed me is, other than Stephen A -- KD seems to be getting a free pass on this from many in the media. Those same guys that rail LeBron to no end.
I was actually surprised to hear Jim Rome's take on it this morning. He didn't criticize KD at all.
Call me crazy, but had the final 1 minute of GM7 a few weeks ago unfolded slightly differently and LeBron did the same thing KD just did --- he'd be getting raked over the coals for it. I have little doubt of it. But KD gets the free pass because he's "likeable" and wants to win so badly (allegedly).
With regard to Stephen A., I mostly agree with his take, but he really only harped on the fact that KD joined the team that beat him the year before. He never mentioned that same team won 73 games and was already widely considered the deepest, most talented team in the league and are favorites to win it all this upcoming season. Those are enormous factors that shouldn't be glossed over or ignored.
Would Peyton Manning had been given a pass had he joined the Patriots during the time period when he couldn't beat them and advance to a Superbowl? Even as well liked as he is, I doubt it.