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Lineup
NBA PREVIEW
42 LeBron James
How far the Cavs go depends on how well he helps his wingmen
By Lee Jenkins
52 Kawhi Leonard
The reigning Finals MVP is ready to assume the mantle from the Big Three
By Chris Mannix
58 5-Minute Guide
Hardware, milestones and which teams to watch (and not watch)
By Chris Mannix
62 Scouting Reports
The landscape has shifted radically, but the Spurs, with 14 players back, will rule again
Features
WORLD SERIES
26 Royals vs. Giants
Two teams that play small ball are primed for big moments
By Tom Verducci
• KANSAS CITY'S SPEEDY STRATEGY
PRO FOOTBALL
34 The Art of Punting
Say goodbye to the coffin corner and hello to the banana kick
By Austin Murphy
LONGFORM
102 Arvydas and Domas Sabonis
An international recruiting saga, in two parts
By Luke Winn
Departments
2 SI Digital
4 Leading Off
11 Inbox
13 Scorecard
18 Faces in the Crowd
20 Just My Type
Dan Patrick: Aaron Rodgers wants everyone to relax
112 Point After
Michael Rosenberg: What celebrity fans can teach us
SI HAS REGIONAL COVERS THIS WEEK: AL TIELEMANS/SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (CAVALIERS); PETER G. AIKEN/USA TODAY SPORTS (ROYALS)
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FINALS ANALYSIS Joakim Noah and the Bulls will face Tim Duncan's Spurs for the NBA championship.
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