Anticipation is already building for the upcoming NBA Finals rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. The familiar matchup marks the first time in league history that the same teams will meet on basketball's biggest stage three years in a row.
Although the series doesn't start for another week, several current and former players have reacted on social media to express their thoughts and emotions as the so-called rubber match approaches -- the majority of whom are members of the defending champion Cavaliers.
What a blessing! 3 straight Finals appearances!!! #OnToTheNextOne #DefendTheLand
— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) May 26, 2017
Eastern Conference Champs once again! Let's go get the gold one Cleveland!!! #Finalsbelit pic.twitter.com/ptXo36DuWl
— Iman Shumpert I (@imanshumpert) May 26, 2017
A few other players who have experienced the Finals also weighed in, along with some who are just simply excited like most fans across the country.
As a Basketball fan it's only right we get this rematch again!!!
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) May 26, 2017
LBJ 🆚Durant, Kyrie 🆚Steph, Love🆚Draymond, Klay🆚JR/Korver. This @warriors 🆚 @cavs series is going to be epic. #NBAFinals2017
— Mike Miller (@MikeMiller_13) May 26, 2017
If I had to watch two teams in the Finals ( saying we're not in it of course) these two would be the teams..This could be EPIC.
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) May 26, 2017
Can't wait to see these finals...@cavs vs @warriors #NBAPlayoffs #mustsee
— Caron Butler (@realtuffjuice) May 26, 2017
Game 1 is scheduled for June 1 at 9 p.m. ET in Oakland on ABC/WatchESPN.
-- Nick Ostiller
