For five years now the heir to the throne of Michael Jordan, The King has been in exile. It has been a bleak Journey for Lebron James. Playing on a team that has dismal talent at best. Trapped on a small market squad. Trying to navigate his way through the myriad of playoff teams that wield more depth and better coaching. That said, it looks as though these disadvantages will cease to be stumbling blocks come this playoff season. King James has been absolutely dominant and he is poised to make his first title run and to bring home both the regular season MVP and the Finals MVP.

When James entered the league he was hailed as the next Jordan. A man that had the power of Karl Malone, the agility of Magic Johnson, the speed of Kobe Bryant, and the heart of Michael Jordan. He was hailed as King James and he did not disappoint. He was an easy selection for Rookie of the year even among a stellar draft class that included Dwayne Wade and Carmelo Anthony. He continued to put up amazing numbers after his rookie season. He even led his team to the slaughter that was the Cavaliers/Spurs final series. All this was amazing but it still felt as though something was being held back. It felt as though his full talent was not yet on display.  That has all changed.

Lebron James has emerged this year as not only the Most Valuable Player in the NBA but the most dominant player since Jordan. He has been amazing on both ends of the floor. He has been a statistical monster leading his team to what will be the best home record in NBA history (tied). Most importantly, as previously mentioned, it is this author's opinion that this is the year King James will take the NBA Title home. Most of the experts are picking the L.A. Lakers to take the title. The Lakers are expected to finish a seven game series against Cleveland in 5 or 6. This is a gross underestimation of how epic this year will be. Mark my words, Lebron will take the title and this will be the beginning of an era. We will speak of these days as we now speak of the reign of Jordan. I have had my doubts about James and I have had my misgivings but now I am converted. I am a believer and I anxiously await my opportunity to be among the witnesses that will be watching as our new king of hoops finally seizes his thrown.

-By Ben Evans