The End of the Heat’s Winning Streak Doesn’t Matter

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Miami's stunning 27-game winning streak is over, but even that won’t throw cold water on LeBron James’ blazing popularity. As international athletes catch up to American stars, he’s still the gold standard.

Published Mar. 29 2013 4:45AM EDT

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No sooner did the seconds tick off on the Chicago Bulls 101-97 victory over the Miami Heat Wednesday night than talk on the sports shows and the internet turned to “What next for LeBron? Is there life after the streak?”

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The answer is that, for practical purposes, the end of Miami’s...

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The End of the Heat’s Winning Streak Doesn’t Matter

Miami's stunning 27-game winning streak is over, but even that won’t throw cold water on LeBron James’ blazing popularity. As international athletes catch up to American stars, he’s still the gold standard.

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