The Avatar Fan’s Guide to the 2015 NBA Finals

cover photo credit to Original-Agent Fire So people are talking about the NBA Finals and you don’t know what’s going on? Recognize a few famous names but don’t know how they fit into the game? Meet me at the Southern Water Tribe, my benders – we’ve got some exploring to do. Here’s your completely balanced and unbiased explanation of the 2015 NBA Finals with the familiar faces of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Learn the lead characters of the Finals and their Avatar analog. Steph Curry – Aang/Toph

Lovable, dazzling, and completely attention grabbing, you can’t help but be excited to see Curry. But enough about Riley, this is about her father Steph, our NBA Finals’ Aang and Golden State’s hero. Lighthearted and fun, the diminutive airbender known as Twinkle-toes was awarded league Avatar this year and is one series win away from saving his kingdom. Similar to defenders, one character isn’t enough to cover him, as Steph is also none other than Toph Beifong. Arguably the best quick-shooter of all time, he’s the best at what he does. LeBron James – Fire Lord Ozai

Everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked. Led by Fire Lord Ozai, an indomitable tyrant of 5 straight Finals appearances, the Cleveland Cavaliers stand against Avatar Aang as Ozai united forces to terrorize the league once again. Powerful, relentless, and intimidating, some cling loyally to his rule and follow him wherever he goes. Only the Avatar, master of all four elements – dribbling, shooting, passing, and defe…