I'm sure that anyone who has watched ESPN over the last year or so has heard them talking about LeBron James, with good reason. He is one of the best players in the NBA, winning things left and right, except the BIG one. He can opt out of his contract/become a free agent this upcoming summer, in what is possibly one of the biggest free agency periods in NBA history. He's still young, and he will continue to be a dominant force in the league for years to come. He's being compared to legendary players, such as Oscar Robertson, the triple double king, and Michael "Air" Jordan. He even got props from guaranteed Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, who wants to "win a ring for the King". However, Lebron is not perfect.
He's is a great player, but he does have his flaws. I don't think he can shoot. Sure he makes a long distance shot here and there, but he is starting to be known for taking reckless shots. His drive game is incredibly dangerous. We all know he has a monster dunk. If people were able to start getting into position to take charges, rack up a couple of quick fouls and get him to start shooting. He is a great player; he isn't untouchable.
No one can deny the impact he has had on the Cavaliers. Not including the late 80's/early 90's, the Cavaliers weren't that much of a team to talk about. Then LeBron arrived, and he put that team on his back. Put them in the spotlight. I think that if Lebron left Cleveland, I think that slowly and surely, the Cavaliers would drift into an eighth-seeded type of team.
In terms of marketability, LeBron could be the next Jordan. Seriously. From a PR point of view, he is a potential gold mine. I do, however, think he was a complete asshole for wearing a Yankees cap at a Indians game. That is like a HUGE slap to the face of all Indians' fans; to have the star of their team wearing the cap of an opponent who just happens to be from a place he may possibly play. The ONLY reason any fan forgave him for that is because he could lead the Cavs to a title.
I don't think he will win it this year. I think that from the West, the Lakers and the Spurs could knock them out. From the East, I think that if the Celtics don't knock them out, the Magic will......again.
To end this, one last thought: I wish ESPN would take LeBron's dick out of their mouths......
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Good post. LB aint perfect but hes the best.. I thibk the cavs would be a 4-5 team w/o james.. Tgey put together a solid squad over there. Still never understood why everyobe got mad at james wearin a yankee fitted. Its the most popular hat in the world. OVERBLOWN. not leavin cleveland as ive been sayin for years. and ESPN would be fools for not covering Lebron its all about ratings. James brings ratings..simple. Not excessively coverin james would be equivilanrt to a 30 min spot on the masters and showing tiger for 2 mins!!!
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