For the first time since 1971, two teams that have never reached the NBA Finals before will battle it out for the title. Additionally, if the Heat win, it will be the first time since 1972 that the NCAA (Florida) and NBA champions come from the same state. In this column, Papa Cass looks back at the history of the NBA Finals as well as the teams that have yet to get there.

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In his latest, the talented Erik Cassano takes a look at the paranoia Cavaliers fans have about LeBron James, and him potentially leaving Cleveland. With LBJ able to sign a long term deal with the team on July 1st, Papa Cass takes a closer look at the situation.

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Kudos to the guys at deadspin.com for finding this epic photo of Larry Hughes as he hangs and bangs down in Miami after a season that was tough on him both professionally and emotionally. Forget counseling, I think Larry's got it right. Nothing heals emotional scars better than a couple of strippers. And that is a classic t-shirt. Enlarged photo inside.

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Anyone that's been reading any of my stuff for any length of time knows my lofty opinion of Brian Windhorst, the Cavs beat writer for the ABJ. I had a chance to sit down and talk with Brian to get his take on the season that just was, and the crucial off-season that looms. Brian gives his thoughts on what the team will try to do with Z and Drew Gooden, what free agents the Cavs will pursue, Kevin Garnett, as well as a number of other topics in this Q&A.

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