LeBron James got rid of headband to 'look like rest of teammates'

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James gives reason for getting rid of his signature headband

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James has a simple explanation about why he has not been seen with his signature headband for the past two months: He wants to look like the rest of non-headband wearing teammates on the court.

In a March 10 game against the Dallas Mavericks, James took the court without his headband. He has not been seen with the headband since.

"I did it because I just wanted to look like my teammates," James told Cleveland.com. "Just wanted to be one. Nothing more than that."

The last time James started a basketball game without a headband was a preseason game during his rookie season.

"Well, that's the only way he can [look like us] because I can't get away with wearing a headband," veteran forward Mike Miller said.

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James averaged 27 points, nine rebounds and 6.5 assists in the first-round playoff series sweep against the Boston Celtics.

The Cavaliers take on the Chicago Bulls in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Monday. Cleveland won three of the four regular season games against the Bulls this season, with James averaging 28 points per contest.

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