LeBron James Says He’s the Best Player in the World

Well, that settles it. Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James remained steadfast following his team’s 104-91 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals Sunday.

“I feel confident because I’m the best player in the world,” James said during his post-game press conference. “It’s that simple.”A cocky statement? Sure.

But James is right.

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PHOTO: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, left, reaches for the ball next to Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., June 14, 2015.

James has backed up his self-assuredness on the court – he recorded 40 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists Sunday, his second triple-double of the series. Only Jerry West in 1969 has ever matched those numbers in an NBA Finals game. West remains the only player on a losing team to be named Finals MVP.

James stepped up his production after two of his team’s key players, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, were lost to injuries.

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PHOTO: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James walks in front of Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., June 14, 2015.

Despite James’ tenacity, Golden State and reigning regular season MVP Stephen Curry have taken the series lead. Curry made seven 3-pointers Sunday and scored 37 points, leaving the Warriors one win away from the team’s first championship since 1975.

The city of Cleveland, meanwhile, hasn’t won a major sports championship since 1964. But with the self-proclaimed best player in the world … who knows?

Source: ABC News LeBron James Says He’s the Best Player in the World

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