At last. The King has returned to his kingdom, and in this case it's Ohio. For days people all around the world have been waiting for LeBron James to decide where he will choose to play next. I spent hours refreshing my Twitter feed, to finally read the sentence: 'BREAKING NEWS: LeBron James will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers'. That moment I felt genuinely happy for James. Finally he will be able to repair the damage he's done to many fans and he'll regain the popularity and respect he lost back in 2010.
I am a LeBron fan and I've been one since 2008. He is the first basketball player I liked, he is the first basketball player I actually googled. For me, it all started with him. Now I am still a Bulls and Kings fan, just because the King returned doesn't mean I will root for the Cavs from now on. I will root for LeBron, so anytime the Cavs play a team not named the Kings or the Bulls I will be cheering for the Cavs. That's just how I am.
Now let's talk what this will mean to the basketball world. Kyrie Irving, Dion Waiters, Andrew Wiggins, Tristian Thompson, Anthony Bennett and LeBron James all on the same team??(Bennett can still turn out to be a good player) Not playing a single game together they already became a championship contender from a non-PO team. It's crazy how much can one player change. That just shows the greatness of LeBron James.
After James' anouncement the other dominoes, or 'LeBronimoes' will begin to fall. What will Chris Bosh do? Miami or Houston? Will Melo stay or will he join forces with Rose and Noah? Will Kevin Love finally be traded??
Bosh will most likely choose to sign with the Rockets, and who can blame him? Would you want to play with Dwight and harden or with DWade for 50 games? And I must say, I feel sorry for Wade, but if he and LeBron are indeed 'brothers' he should understand that LeBron had to go back to Cleveland. Also I think it is still possible that Dwyane Wade won't return to Miami neither, and instead will go to his hometown Chicago. Wouldn't that be nice? All the members of the Big 3 returning to their hometown states?
Carmelo Anthony is a different case and right now I have no idea what's he thinking right now, but one thing is sure, he will choose between the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks. This will come down to whether Melo wants to win or if he wants the $$$. In Chicago he has a much, much higher chance of winning a title on the Knicks. Sorry Knicks fans, but there is just now way you can build a championship team with Amare's and Bargnani's contract. It can't be done. Period.
Before the 'Decision 2.0' the Cavs were discussing a trade with the Wolves that would send Andrew Wiggins, some picks and another player for Kevin Love. That would happen only if LeBron chose Cleveland. And he did. Now reports state that the Cavs offered Dion Waiters, Tristan Thompson, 1st round future picks for Kevin Love in a sign and trade deal. Now all we can do is wait.
To be completely honest LeBron's decision did came as a surprise to me. After the 'Decision' I didn't know what should I expect. Upon learning that the King will once again be a Cavalier I bursted with joy. And the essay James wrote on SportsIllustrated made me shed a tear. Just seeing him mature over the last 4 years is truly heartwarming "I’m not promising a championship. I know how hard that is to deliver. We’re not ready right now. No way. Of course, I want to win next year, but I’m realistic. It will be a long process..." (http://www.si.com/nba/2014/07/11/lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers) There was no 'Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4...) type of speech. Instead he acknowleadged the fact that it will be a long process and now he knows how hard it is to win a championship, but I believe in you Mr. James.
Hate him, or love him, but remember...appreciate the greatness.
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