Cleveland Cavaliers comes up in 2 chapters across 2 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from July 2019 to October 2020.
LeBron James, King James, and Lakers Championship Predictions
The career of LeBron James is analyzed through the lens of King James and the number 17. Hubbard discusses his successful prediction of the Cavaliers' comeback in 2016, which occurred on the historical King James' birthday. The segment explores the linguistic and historical links between the English Civil War Cavaliers and the modern basketball team.
New Orleans Saints, 2016 NBA Finals Rigging Claims
Brian Tuohy identifies the New Orleans Saints' first home game after Hurricane Katrina as one of the most clearly fixed events in sports history for its narrative value. He also labels the 2016 NBA Finals, where LeBron James brought a title to Cleveland, as a "total rig job." These examples are used to illustrate how leagues prioritize emotional storylines over organic results.
