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Three Major Storylines Going into The 2014-15 NBA Season

1. LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers 

James chose to go back to his hometown and play in the city where he first started playing the game of basketball.

It will be interesting to see how he adjusts to all the young talent and previous teammates, the other interesting angel will be the addition of Kevin Love. Love needs to prove that he can help a team get to the championship if he is surrounded by the right pieces.

2. Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers

With Steve Nash continuously injured, the real question is can Bryant help this Laker be a surprise team in the West and get to the postseason. Father time is not Bryant's friend, Bryant needs to prove why any team with him on it can succeed.

3. Miami Heat and the Post-LeBron Era 

After James departed ways with Miami, big man Chris Bosh got paid and Dwyane Wade's been working on his health. Adding Luol Deng to the roster and drafting Shabazz Napier gives the Heat more depth to help make up for what they lost.

It will compelling to see what the Heat can do after losing their biggest asset.

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