The biggest question arguably looming in the world of sports is centered around the NBA's free agent class of 2010. The list features many prominent NBA stars including Dwayne Wade, Amare Stoudemire, and Chris Bosh. The one major prize of the free agent class includes the reigning NBA MVP LeBron James. The debate is whether James will stay with his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers or bolt to another franchise possibly the New York Knicks. Many argue LeBron's best chance for a championship is staying in Cleveland. Cavaliers GM Danny Ferry has done his best to surround LeBron with the necessary talent to win an NBA title. After the Cavs disappointing finish in last year Eastern Conference Finals the Cavaliers improved their team by acquiring future NBA Hall of Fame center Shaquille O'Neil to try and help LeBron bring a title to Cleveland. Some believe that the Cavaliers must at least make it to the NBA Finals for LeBron to stay in Cleveland. My big question is why would Lebron leave Cleveland. Many people believe LeBron wants to go to New York to maximize his financial opportunities. LeBron would also love the spotlight and playing in Madison Square Garden over 40 times a year. LeBron also has close ties with Jay-Z who wants Lebron to come to New York. My opinion is LeBron would be nuts to leave Cleveland. Cleveland is close to a championship and is only a few players away from being the best team in the NBA. The Knicks are a team with zero talent and have been one of the worst teams in the league the past few seasons. Even though New York could afford to bring another superstar along with James, I think that move would set LeBron back years in his effort to win a championship. If LeBron was smart he would stay home in Cleveland and fulfill his promise of bringing the city a championship. Cleveland has been through hell with the Browns and Indians and if LeBron were to leave the franchise would shortly follow in my mind. All we can do as Cavaliers fans is hope and pray James stays in Cleveland and brings the city what it deserves.
I hate to break it to you Nick, but Lebron is peacin' bro. There is no real reason why he would stay. His best chance to win is not in Cleveland, and he knows it. Who are the great role players you mentioned? Shaq? He is a 38 year old journey man who runs like floor like an elephant. Then you mention they are only a few players away from being the best team in the NBA. What team isnt? You can put Lebron and Chris Bosh or Amare Stadoumire and they will be twice as close to a title then the Cavaliers will ever be. The fact is, the Cavaliers cannot stop Dwight Howard or KG without either Shaq or Z in the game. That makes them a very slow team. Lebron is a great player but his ego is going to get in his way for his love for Ohio because he will be in a much larger spotlight in New York, a city he already loves.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping and praying, but sadly, I am not confident my hopes and prayers will be answered in this case:-(
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