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New York Knicks: Eastern Conference Playoff Projections

By Maurice Moton

Dec 4, 2015; New York, NY, New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots a free throw in the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks win 108-91. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2015; New York, NY, New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) shoots a free throw in the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks win 108-91. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /
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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) after beating the Golden State Warriors in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena.
Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates with Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) after beating the Golden State Warriors in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Cleveland Cavaliers: No. 1 (Central Division Champions)

Here’s a mind-blowing factoid.

LeBron James’ teams have claimed the No. 1 seed in the East for the past eight seasons, which dates back to his first stint in Cleveland and the Miami Heat.

With James leading the way, the Cavaliers will remain at the top of the food chain in the East. Point guard Kyrie Irving and forward Kevin Love seem firmly in place to complete the team’s nucleus. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Cleveland came to terms on a five-year extension with head coach Tyronn Lue.

James hasn’t officially re-signed with the team, but he’s vocal about his plans to stay in Cleveland, per ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst.

For the immediate future, the Cavaliers have their foundation intact and ready to run at a few more NBA titles. If guard J.R. Smith and forward Tristan Thompson continue to contribute as X-Factors off the bench, the Cavaliers will hoist another Larry O’Brien Trophy in the coming years.

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