LeBron's Cleveland era, as told by teammate Kevin Love

FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, right, is congratulated by Kevin Love, after Jame's 867th consecutive game scoring in double figures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Cleveland, Friday, March 30, 2018. James surpassed the old mark of 866 held by Michael Jordan. Cavaliers forward Love, in an essay for The Associated Press, reflected on his years as James' teammate. James is about to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA career scoring record.

FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, right, is congratulated by Kevin Love, after Jame's 867th consecutive game scoring in double figures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Cleveland, Friday, March 30, 2018. James surpassed the old mark of 866 held by Michael Jordan. Cavaliers forward Love, in an essay for The Associated Press, reflected on his years as James' teammate. James is about to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA career scoring record. (AP Photo/Phil Long, File)


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Kevin Love spent four seasons as a teammate in Cleveland with LeBron James, who is poised to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer. A five-time All-Star, Love believes the 2016 title James won with the Cavaliers cemented his legacy as one of the game's greats. Cleveland overcame a 3-1 deficit in the Finals to beat Golden State for the city's first professional sports championship in 52 years. Love feels fortunate that his career intersected with James, who he credits for making him a better player, teammate and person.

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