LeBron James running away? He's going all in on Curry.

The miracle ultimately did not occur in the City of Angels.

Los Angeles, Staples Center.

Game 4 of the Finals, with five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

The glaring 108 to 86 score on the scoreboard pierced the heart of every Los Angeles fan.

22 points behind!

Faced with the Cleveland Cavaliers' impenetrable defense and relentless barrage of three-pointers, the Clippers' impressive one-on-one talent became a futile struggle.

The score is about to reach 4-0.

The "Galacticos," who have been lauded by the American media all season, are about to suffer a humiliating defeat on their home court!

Doug Rivers, standing on the sidelines, had bloodshot eyes and no energy left to offer any motivational speeches.

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the court were panting heavily, their exhaustion causing each shot to be accompanied by the desperate sound of missing the target.

Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in Miami.

Inside the luxurious ocean-view villa, LeBron James stared intently at the television screen with a serious expression.

He did not mock the Clippers' crushing defeat.

As one of the most astute superstars in the league, James is currently analyzing the information revealed by this Finals series.

"Kevin Love...is this guy really a big shot?"

On the screen, Kevin Love was once again switched onto by Stephen Curry through a pick-and-roll outside the three-point line, then easily shaken off like a heavy wooden stake and hit a three-pointer.

James' brow furrowed into a deep "川" shape.

During the regular season, Love's rebounding and long passes were indeed effective.

But under the magnifying glass of the Finals, his slow lateral movement was undoubtedly a cash cow for the Cavaliers' pick-and-roll tactics!

"If I went to Los Angeles with a defensive liability like that, facing the Cavaliers' unreasonable guards, he would definitely be a liability to the team!"

James secretly pondered, "Love and I don't seem to be compatible."

"We absolutely have to trade him! We need a top-tier forward who can switch on defense endlessly, and who can run and jump high!"

But James soon found himself in a dilemma again.

Looking at the current free agency market and trade pool, it seems there really can't be a better choice for a big man who can match the Clippers' salary and is more suitable for their spacing system than Love.

"Fine, if we really can't sell it, we can keep it and try it out for a year."

"At worst, we can make him lose weight and keep him in the corner as a pure shooting turret to create space, while Durant and I have to clean up his mess on the defensive end."

With Love's situation temporarily put aside, James turned his attention back to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The more carefully he analyzed it, the more terrified he became!

"That expressionless defender's defense is just too over the top!"

On the screen, Kawhi Leonard's large, fan-like hands completely blocked Durant's shooting space, forcing the four-time scoring champion to miss several shots.

James subconsciously recalled the scene where Leonard had forcefully pushed him back.

And there's the help defense from Klay Thompson and Anthony Davis!

Klay is not only a ruthless killer on offense, but also a tenacious defender.

And that newly drafted number one pick, Anthony Davis...

"What a perfect modern center!" James couldn't help but exclaim to himself.

Anthony Davis doesn't fight for possession of the ball or hog the ball. On offense, he either cuts to the basket for easy baskets or creates space to shoot mid-range shots. He focuses all his energy on sweeping and protecting the rim on defense!

"In this system, three-pointers are absolutely essential for survival and winning."

James astutely grasped the core weakness that allowed the Cavaliers to dominate the league.

No matter how good the defense is, if there isn't enough space on offense, you absolutely can't break through the Cavaliers' iron wall.

His most fatal weakness is his inconsistent three-point shooting!

"I need to improve my three-point shooting."

James clenched his fist, silently making up his mind.

He may have many flaws, but in terms of self-discipline and physical conditioning, James is absolutely top-tier in history.

"During the offseason, I must hire the best shooting coach in the country and practice a thousand three-pointers every day! I don't need to be as insane as Curry; as long as I can reach that level of open three-point shooting that expressionless guy is now, I can punish their collapsing defense on the court!"

Following the lines of thought about "space" and "unlimited switching on defense," a flash of inspiration struck James!

He recalled Pat Riley's "future basketball theory".

Riley once said that the future of basketball will belong to five all-around forwards who are around 2.05 meters tall, can drive and shoot, and can switch on defense indefinitely!

"Yeah! Why keep a clumsy center like Love?!"

James's eyes lit up. He thought of an old rival, a player who perfectly fit the theory!

"Paul George!"

The Indiana Pacers' star player!

The Pacers were once again kept out of the Finals this season, and George, playing in a small market like Indiana, was certainly not going to be left out.

"What if we traded Kevin Love, plus Steve Ballmer's last first-round pick, for Paul George?!"

James became more and more excited as he thought about it, and he jumped up from the sofa!

Paul George doesn't need the ball much, has a precise three-point shot, and most importantly, he has the league's top wing defense!

"If this deal goes through..."

"Kyrie Irving at point guard, Paul George at shooting guard, and Kevin Durant at small forward!"

James quickly simulated the compatibility of this dream lineup, then his gaze swept over the Clippers' bench.

"While JJ Redick and Kyle Korver are accurate shooters, they are too slow. Against the Cavaliers' guards, they are doomed to be picked off. They are not very useful and must be traded for defensive stalwarts."

"As for that short, stocky forward named PJ Tucker..."

James stroked his chin: "This kid has decent size and toughness. If he can work on his corner three-pointer in the offseason, he'll definitely be a great spacing piece as a top-tier 3-and-D player!"

"Then, let Tucker play the power forward position to guard the opponent's heavy interior players and do the dirty work."

"As for me..."

James watched Anthony Davis blocking Kyrie Irving's shot on the TV screen, his eyes flashing with arrogance and disdain.

"I'll play center!"

"Anyway, the Cavaliers don't have any decent heavyweight centers anymore. Marc Gasol is too old and too slow. When it comes to the crucial 'small ball' matchup..."

James' eyes burned with an almost obsessive confidence, which could even be described as self-hypnosis:

"I am the most physically perfect superstar on this planet!"

"I can defend positions one through five!"

"A mere skinny Anthony Davis? His thin arms and legs are nothing to me under my bulldozer!"

In James's wild speculation, an ultimate small-ball lineup that perfectly counters the Cleveland Cavaliers is already taking shape on the Los Angeles map.

Kyrie Irving, Paul George, Kevin Durant, P.J. Tucker, and LeBron James!

"Once I arrive in Los Angeles, take complete control of the ball, and orchestrate the offense of this group of talented players..."

"Su Yang, your dream of a dynasty has come to an end!"

"drop--!"

Just as James was indulging in his dream of building an epic super team next summer.

On the television screen, the final buzzer sounded at the Staples Center.

115 is 90.

The Cleveland Cavaliers once again thrashed the Los Angeles Clippers by a massive 25-point margin on the road!

The score is 4-0!

Sweep!

The Cleveland Cavaliers achieved an incredible 16-0 playoff record, winning the 2013-2014 NBA championship!

They achieved the great feat of winning two consecutive championships!

The camera cuts to the VIP room, where the young Chinese-American owner, Su Yang, is smiling at the camera.

Seeing that smile, James snorted and pressed the power button on the remote control.

"Laugh, laugh, laugh as much as you can while you can."

"Next summer, I will come with stronger teammates to end your reign."