Jeff Teague, the former Atlanta Hawks point guard, has revealed a fascinating anecdote about his team’s matchup against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2015 Eastern Conference Finals. According to Teague, James predicted the Hawks’ downfall months before the series began.
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Jeff Teague says LeBron told him, ‘I figured y’all out’ months before sweeping Hawks in 2015 ECF: “I swear to God, All-Star, he told me—we swept them in the regular season, beat them by 25 every game. He came to me, and he was like, ‘I figured y’all out.’… I said, ‘You figured us out?’
Jeff Teague says LeBron told him, ‘I figured y’all out’ months before sweeping Hawks in 2015 ECF:
“I swear to God, All-Star, he told me—we swept them in the regular season, beat them by 25 every game. He came to me, and he was like, 'I figured y'all out.’… I said, 'You figured… pic.twitter.com/7Wt3JeIEcV
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The Context of the 2015 ECF
The 2015 Eastern Conference Finals saw the Cleveland Cavaliers face off against the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks had an impressive regular season, finishing with a 60-22 record and securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference. They had swept the Cavaliers in the regular season, winning all three matchups by significant margins.
However, the playoffs were a different story. The Cavaliers, led by LeBron James, dominated the Hawks, sweeping them in four games to advance to the NBA Finals. LeBron’s performance was nothing short of spectacular, as he averaged 30.3 points, 11 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game in the series.
LeBron’s Basketball IQ
LeBron James is widely regarded as one of the smartest players in NBA history. His ability to analyze opponents, anticipate plays, and make strategic adjustments is unparalleled. Teague’s account of LeBron saying, “I figured y’all out,” highlights LeBron’s confidence in his understanding of the game and his opponents.
LeBron James’s statement to Teague reflects his meticulous preparation and deep knowledge of the Hawks’ strategies. By the time the playoffs arrived, LeBron had already devised a plan to counter the Hawks’ strengths and exploit their weaknesses. This level of insight and foresight is what sets LeBron apart as a basketball genius.
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