‘Showtime’ Lakers Star Norm Nixon Questions Cavaliers’ Legitimacy

The Cleveland Cavaliers have the most effective document within the NBA, however Norm Nixon tells TMZ Sports activities he is not solely bought they’re an actual menace to win the championship.

We caught up with the previous “Showtime” Lakers star out at LAX this week … and he made it clear, he is obtained some severe questions on Cleveland’s roster.

He informed us he thinks the Cavs are good — they do, in any case, personal essentially the most wins within the Jap Convention — however he puzzled out loud how they will deal with the intense lights of April, Might and June.

“Till they win — till they’ll show they’ll win on the large stage,” he mentioned, “that is the hesitation.”

Nixon seemed to be much more comfy putting his proverbial bets on the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder and Boston Celtics.

As for his outdated Los Angeles crew, Nixon — who performed within the Metropolis of Angels from 1973 to 1983 and received two NBA championships — was fairly bullish on LeBron James and Co … although he admitted the squad has to remain wholesome if it needs to push for an NBA Finals look.

Playoffs begin in only a couple weeks … keep tuned!