Gotta say, for all the criticism he might receive for making the "wrong" decision, respect must go to LeBron for sacrificing money, stats, status, individual legacy, etc. For people to be mad at him after not taking the max money and the max ego-building offer would be just plain hypocritical. We have to be fair to these guys. It seems like a lose-lose for LeBron no matter what he decided tonight, in some way. I say good luck, and can't wait to see them play.
Another thing people aren't giving him credit for in this situation is the risk factor... If he stays in Cleveland and doesn't win a championship, it would be disappointing, but they would applaud his effort and thank him for the time. If he signs with the Bulls, Knicks, Nets, or anyone else and doesn't win a championship, it would be a big letdown and fans would be confused and a little bit angry, thinking they overestimated him. If he doesn't win in Miami, it will be nothing less than flat-out failure, and that would be his legacy. The two MVP awards would always be questioned, all the accolades would be second-guessed, and he would be branded the biggest flop in the history of the game. I truly believe that this decision has that level of implications.
That being said, I'm positive that they'll put on one hell of a show. When does the season start..?
It's sports. And it has a Pacific Northwest slant, because that's where I live. Enjoy.
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