Lebron James NBA Finals 2014 Stats - Scores, Rebs & Blocks

To say that Miami Heat's loss was an embarrassing one for the team is an understatement. After all, it wasn't supposed to happen, and the big three: LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh were supposed to lead their team to their third championship in three years, to join in the ranks of Minneapolis Lakers, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers.

But that didn't happen, and the San Antonio Spurs wiped the Heat off the court, in a storm of a 3-1 series lead. With this in mind, BleacherReport says that it's no longer the question of the championship, but rather, the ability of the Heat to keep the Big Three in their respective places.

But first, LeBron.

Probably the biggest loss for the Heats is the fact that LeBron James can and may leave the team for another location, considering that championships are what drive him, especially now that it's one of the things that matters in evaluating his future.

The pressure is on for the athlete. Although his stats against the Spurs were excellent - averaging 27.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and shooting 60% on the field and 61.1% on three-pointers, it was not enough if he's the only one who would carry the team.

According to USA Today, "The implication is that James needs more help from Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the rest of his teammates. But James won't point the finger and said he wouldn't be in this position - in the Finals for the fourth consecutive time - without teammates he trusted to do the job."

Even with his record dropping to only 2-3 in the NBA playoffs, James can definitely keep the Heat in their elite place. According to Sam Amick in a separate report on USA Today, "James' respect and affection for this Heat organization has certainly grown in his time here, and the proven track records of owner Micky Arison and team President Pat Riley ultimately may give James the faith to believe they'll find a way to retool and remain elite if he stays (with Carmelo Anthony's help or otherwise)."

No other team can apparently make it great for LeBron, considering the current situation. With two-thirds of the big three rethinking signing up for another season with the Heats, LeBron is up on the same way. As BleacherReport put it, "LeBron knows that his dynamic with Wade and Bosh works. So long as they're staying, he's staying, too."