LeBron knows the kind of pressure and media scrutiny OKC will get if they lose. Most of the blame will be on the return of Westbrook. He will no doubt be a little rusty but people these days are real simple and are going to say Westbrook screwed up the chemistry.
They'll say Slim Reaper whipped on LeBron James team the last time without Westbrook. Watch the sh!t storm from the media on OKC Friday morning.
All this is to cause more pressure and possible infighting between Oklahoma City.
I love the Thunder but I think Miami will use everything they have to gain an advantage for a possible meeting in the playoffs
And for the people that always cry about Westbrook. Yes he is a bit wild and takes a lot of shots that he shouldn't be taking however his drive and penetration opens up the floor for everyone else (especially true for KD). In the playoffs teams find ways to limit the star player and you'll need another to take the pressure off. When there are 50/50 balls in the air I have no doubt Westbrook is going to come down with it. That dude is just a dog.
Miami Heat +3.5 is the play.
However OKC Thunder will win the championship this year.