Good for The King. After weeks of uncertainty and chaos, the monkey is off of LeBron's back. He's headed to South Beach to share a city, a paycheck, fame, and a basketball with D-Wade and Chris Bosh.
As I've mentioned previously, I firmly believe that LeBron doesn't owe Cleveland -- and certainly not New York or Chicago -- anything.
I think the way LeBron gave each team a fair chance to persuade him was graceful, and his decision was even better.
Athletes are often criticized for chasing the money. Others are berated for looking out for their own image instead of chasing championships. LeBron's decision directly opposes them both. In Cleveland, he could've had 6 years, 120+ million. In Miami, he'll settle for 5 years and under 100. In Cleveland, he was the team. He was the city. In Miami, he's just a part of it.
But the fact that he is willing to sacrifice all of that shows that the only thing he cares about is winning, and that is something that I wish was more common amongst athletes these days.
As for his next move, I think Bron should broaden his horizons. After filling one of his hands with rings over the next five years, he should hang up his sneaks and pick up some cleats. That's right, the NFL will be calling his name. Just think, he's already in Miami. Why not join Brandon Marshall to form the most athletic wide receiver tandem in NFL history?
Whether or not this pipe-dream for Dolphins fans comes true or not, there's no debating that The King has a nice little future ahead of him in Miami. I feel terrible for him for having to endure the horrible reaction that Cleveland "fans" are giving him. But in about 11 months, when he's hoisting a trophy, and they're hoping for a lottery ping pong ball to bounce their way, his sorrows will be forgotten. And he will finally get what he deserves.
- Robby
