2016 will go down in the history books as one of the best seasons in NBA history. Here are my eight reasons
- The Golden State Warriors break Michael Jordan’s Bulls sacred single season record going 73-9.
- LeBron James’ Cavaliers shock the world coming back from a 3-1 deficit and win the title, breaking the city of Cleveland’s 52-year city championship drought.
- MVP candidate Kevin “KD” Durrant signs a free agent contract with the powerhouse Warriors.
- The NBA salary cap rises a record 34% from $70-94 million due to TV revenues and a collective bargaining agreement that demands it gets spread to players.
- The salary cap increase will help small-market teams lure better quality free agents, however the better teams will be able to spend more as well.
- LeBron James and KD lead one of the most talented groups of free agents in one off-season all time.
- The large-market Knicks and Lakers are positioned going forward to actually be watchable.
- Jeremy Lin brings his “Linsanity” to the hapless Brooklyn Nets team. Where will LeBron James sign?