In the middle of my review, incidentally Labor Law, I was informed by my friend that Lebron James has announced his choice. The Miami Heat. Well, it’s a bit shocking for me personally. And the reactions among his peers, colleagues and fans, perhaps former fans were mixed. Some are nice, some are doubtful, and most are brutal especially from Cleveland fans. I was forced to hit the keyboards though I am temporarily taking vacation for writing blogs, to stress my own opinion regarding the jump of ship by LeBron. Reggie Miller said in an interview that he wants LeBron to stay with the Cavs because all-time greats like Jordan, Bird and Magic never left their respective former teams and became champions. He further adds that four championships in Miami is incomparable to one championship with the Cavs. Because he is a hero in that city and that city is starving for a title. Well, that would be probably the reason why despite of his long tenure with the Pacers, he is title less. He forgot that LeBron, like as he was before, a professional basketball player. Look at Kevin Garnett, after twelve fruitless years with Minnesota found his team in Boston and won his first championship. Was there a big deal? So also, Sir Charles commented that even assuming Miami Heat wins a championship or two, or three, that would not validate LeBron’s greatness as he merely joined the bandwagon of Wade and Bosh. A comment coming from a ring-less former professional player. Did not he joined the Rockets with Hakeem and Drexler to a have a chance to win a ring? He further said that at 25 years old in his career, he wanted to be “the guy” in the team. Well we know what happened. He is ring-less.Same with Patrick Ewing, Malone and Miller. The point here is, they were all professionals. Being paid for how they play. They were not paid for loyalty. After a player, no matter how good or great he was during his prime, sooner or later, those team owners who are businessmen will find a way to trade, dump or sold their former prized player. And that’s why I am not convinced of Cavs owner’s declaration that they do not need a coward like James. Is it not a basic right for a citizen especially in United States, the most democratic country in the world to follow his own choice? What’s good for him and his family? If that is the case, they must draft new rules in the NBA restricting a home grown player to stay with his native city. Why there is no validation issue with Pierce winning his first championship with Garnett and Allen, who are also superstars coming from different teams? I am not defending LeBron because I am a fan but defending the logic of his decision. He left Cavs because he cannot win by himself. He let $30 million flies. I am too was disappointed to his Game 5 melt down against Boston. But that will not convince me to join the LeBron haters just because the guy chose to be a winner, though winning in Miami is still not a guaranty especially when the Lakers are still intact, the Magic still flexing its muscles and the Celtics still has its Big Three.~The Great Anticipator
P.S. And why the Cavs owner is whining only now?He said James quit not only in game 5 but also in 2,3,4 and 6 against Boston. Why he did not tell all of these while he was still courting and praising James? Is he not a spoiled too?
