INDIANAPOLIS -- Prior to Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals matchup with the Indiana Pacers, the Cleveland Cavaliers arrived at Bankers Life Fieldhouse dressed for success. And it was all thanks to the team's leader, LeBron James.
According to ESPN's Lisa Salters, who is serving as the sideline reporter for the Game 3 tilt between Cleveland and Indiana, the matching gray suits the Cavs arrived at the arena wearing were no coincidence. In fact, the Thom Browne suits were a gift from James, who has been known to shower his teammates with various gifts around playoff time.
According to BSO.com's Robert Littal, the Cavs' new suits likely cost James a pretty penny. Per Thom Brown's website, a similar iteration of the suit runs roughly $3,000 (it's also worth noting a skirt in the same style is available.)
But when you value chemistry as much James does, can you really put a price on camaraderie? It probably also doesn't hurt that the Cavaliers superstar has made more than $33 million from his NBA contract, in addition to his various endorsement deals, including a lifetime contract with Nike that is believed to e worth more than a $1 billion.
Whether or not James' latest splurge for his teammates will pay off or not remains to be seen. The Cavs enter Indiana on Friday hoping to take a 2-1 lead over the Pacers after dropping Game 1 in Cleveland before bouncing back in Game 2.
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