LeBron James' 20-Year NBA Playoffs Streak Ends

[{"selector":"#anim-8fce9c5b-2b7a-47b2-b003-6f831c9f06a9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(5.860805992115946%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ead0bc9d-c14a-4bcf-97a5-f07a3dc37d8d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] LeBron James, known as "The King," faces a historic NBA postseason upheaval.

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LeBron James' 20-Year NBA Playoffs Streak Ends

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