"Well, of course you question it, especially when you get to this point. I always look at it would I rather not make the playoffs or lose in The Finals? I don't know. I don't know. I've missed the playoffs twice. I lost in The Finals four times. I'm almost starting to be like I'd rather not even make the playoffs than to lose in The Finals. It would hurt a lot easier if I just didn't make the playoffs and I didn't have a shot at it."

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Source: Game Quotes: Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors - June 16. Postgame Press Conference, www.nba.com. June 17, 2015.

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