The last time I can recall this much hype about a free agent, it was one Alex Rodriguez in 2000. Who I think is a perfect example of why Lebron doesn't matter as much as the world thinks he does. Now while Lebron is limited to 25% of this years salary cap (14.5 million per year roughly) and some more if he signs with Cleveland (in case you're interested I don't think he will), and A-rod was limited only by greed which got him a small 10 year 252 million dollar contract, that will be the only difference between the two. While A-rod went on to be the focal point of angst for Rangers fans and how overspending will not fix your problems. He can teach Lebron one thing - you must have a team around you.
The most recent NBA Finals carried the same message, it was the Lakers not Kobe who won that championship. It was two teams, who pushed it to seven games. Even Jordan wasn't able to win without a quality team around him. That's why Phil Jackson has been so successful as head coach, managing relationships between players. So while Lebron can be the cornerstone of a great team he can not win a championship by himself. So where ever Lebron winds up Chicago, New York, Miami or elsewhere he needs another player to support him.
P.S. Brett Farve we all know you're coming back, so just announce it.
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Obviously im leaving this 'post The Decision' however I wonder if all the hating fans out there would not do the same thing LBJ is doing? Sure, some of them might, but i think the vast majority of them, having no real responsibility other than play basketball, would have acted in a similar manner. Im glad to see that the World Cup managed more air time than he did. Also, of course Farve is coming back, havent you seen that comercial of him in.....2020 i think it was?
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