In 2010, Lebron James froze the NBA when they wanted to know if he would take his talents to South Beach or stay in Cleveland. Lebron decided to leave Cleveland because he got tired of carrying the team. He repeatedly went to Cavs management asking for a supporting cast, but they refused. When Lebron left Cleveland for Miami, Cavs fans raised hell. They burned all his memorabilia. Fast forward 4 years later, Lebron re-signs with the very team that didn't give him the help he needed. I understand he's from Cleveland, so I guess he missed home. Regardless, if I left my hometown then it's with the intention of not returning. If I'm prospering in a larger city, why would I return to the same dead-end environment I worked hard to leave? That's not logical. Sources say that Lebron did it for the money, and if that's true, Lebron proved what most people were saying all along: He's fickle. He won 2 rings with Miami, and had two other teammates that could help him on offense and defense. If I'm Lebron, I take the pay cut to get another star. My endorsements would make up for what I lost in pay.
My personal view is that Lebron wants to be the star wherever he goes, and he felt like he wasn't shining in Miami, because he had to co-exist with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. There is no I in team. I just hope Lebron doesn't regret his decision. I guess he wants to make things right in Cleveland, so I can respect him for wanting to bring Cleveland a title. Cleveland isn't a championship sports city. The same city that crucified him is the same city that's gonna welcome him with open arms; that's flaw on all counts. The lesson in this is to go where you're celebrated, not tolerated. I'm loyal to whoever treats me the best. That doesn't mean there won't be rough times, but that I know they have my back and I have theirs. Lebron is a beast on the court, and that'll never change. It was good having him in Miami, and hopefully he can give his hometown a ring. If not, then the proof is in the pudding: Going back to Cleveland was a mistake.
