I have 10+ Cavs t-shirts but...
I got to cover 3 of the sweep games in the NBA Playoffs thus far and wanted to share some pics. It has honestly not really felt like a playoff yet...but nonetheless it's been awesome to photograph LeBron performing the way he is---and holding a beer.
My brother and I watch every Cavs game (unless I go to them). When I do go he always asks if I need a bag carrier or someone to run my cards. It's always funny to me. And I will not deny or complain...it's great to sit on the floor and be that close (even if LeBron does almost crush you). It's awesome to watch them warm-up early too.
I think it's important to note though: Like anything else I shoot...I totally zone in and go into work mode. Once the ball tips off I forget that I own about 10+ Cavs t-shirts. When I look back on these pictures post-game it's weird to think I was even there.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James grabs a beer bottle from a sideline server while running off the floor against the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference playoff game Monday, May 1, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Toronto Raptors 116-105. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
The Cleveland Cavaliers huddle-up before taking on the Toronto Raptors for Game 1 of an Eastern Conference playoff game Monday, May 1, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving passes the ball in mid-air against the Indiana Pacers during the third quarter in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference playoff game on Monday, April 17, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James puts the ball up before being blocked by Indiana Pacers guard Jeff Teague (right) while Pacers center Myles Turner plays defense during the fourth quarter in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference playoff game on Monday, April 17, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith celebrates a three-pointer against the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference playoff game Monday, May 1, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith shoots a three after Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is faked out during the first quarter in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference playoff game Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert cheers after making a three against the Indiana Pacers during the third quarter in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference playoff game on Monday, April 17, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dahntay Jones dunks the ball against the Toronto Raptors during the fourth quarter in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference playoff game Monday, May 1, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Toronto Raptors 116-105. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving celebrates a three-pointer against the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference playoff game Monday, May 1, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Toronto Raptors 116-105. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James falls into the crowd against the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference playoff game Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 125-103. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James keeps the ball from Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll during the first quarter in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference playoff game Monday, May 1, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner reacts a foul called against him during the first quarter in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference playoff game on Monday, April 17, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Cavaliers fans hold up signs to try and distract Indiana Pacers forward Paul George shooting foul shots during the second quarter in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference playoff game on Monday, April 17, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving sinks a three against Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka during the third quarter in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference playoff game Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 125-103. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James goes up to dunk the ball against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference playoff game Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyle Korver tries to block Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph from behind during the third quarter in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference playoff game Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 125-103. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James guards Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan during the third quarter in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference playoff game Monday, May 1, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Toronto Raptors 116-105. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James reacts after missing an And1 against the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference playoff game Monday, May 1, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Toronto Raptors 116-105. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
