I feel sorry for Cleveland fans. Lebron James did them dirty! It wasn't just the fact he deserted his hometown, it was also the spectacle he created that was all about one thing; himself. His decision. It was a nice thought Lebron used his "Decision" aired by ESPN to donate money to charity, but Lebron will never be bigger than one team or the NBA for that matter. Sure, Cavs owner Dan Gilbert's public letter to Cavs fans blasting Lebron made Gilbert out to be a psycho ex-girlfriend scratching and clawing! I don't blame him- he found out about Lebron's departure on ESPN just as the public found out. Lebron wasn't man enough to approach Gilbert in person to inform him of his decision to leave the Cavs. Gilbert had to stick up for Cavs fans and reassure them they were going to rebuild. I appreciated his passion. When I saw Cavs fans on TV rioting in the streets and burning his jersey, it gave me flashbacks to when Jay Cutler left Denver and all #6 jerseys of mine were drenched in gasoline and lit on fire as if we were Palestinian protesters.
People ask, "why be mad at Lebron's decision to play for the Heat?" Lebron is simply running away from the challenge of bringing a championship to his hometown and ending Cleveland's drought. If Lebron truly was serious about winning in Cleveland he would've taken less money in an extension, thus leaving room to sign other free agents in his hometown considering the fact he is financially set by his endorsement deals. Lebron is to the Heat as Scottie Pippen was to the Bulls; a sidekick. Lebron couldn't get it done with himself being the leader in Cleveland so his best chance to win now is as a sidekick to Wade in Miami. Lebron's name will never be used in the same breath as Jordan.
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