"I guess that's why I'm here and I can't come back home / and guess when I heard that...when I came back home" Kanye West "Homecoming"Aiight, now that the big business of the NBA Free Agency period is over (ie: The Decision) I'd like to give my opinion on this matter. The 3 Kings of Miami that is. First I'd like to commend King James, D-Wade, and Chris Bosh for "singlehandedly" pissing off the world, even if they didnt do it intentionally. (that really goes for LeBron cause he has made himself the Villain to the entire city of Cleveland and Cavalier Nation). You get kudos on that one. Secondly, showing that there is NO LONGER a "slave mentality" among pro athletes anymore. And finally gettin ready to put a hurt / assault / raping of the NBA for at least the next 6 years.
When LeBron set up this mini press circus called The Decision on ESPN on Thursday past, we should have known it was gonna be a big clusterfuck after he announced his intentions to either stay in Cleveland or move on to one of 5 other teams...The Clippers (which I knew was NOT gonna happen), The Bulls, The Knicks, The Nets, and the Heat. (I thought I'd list the teams just in case everyone reading this didnt know). Within minutes of The King saying he was gonna take his talents to South Beach and joining the Miami Heat, there was a mix of emotions all over. In M.I.AYO there was a myriad of excitement, laughter, hugs and tears of joy knowing that the reigning two time league MVP was on his way with his signature massive dunks, nail biting, and endorsement prowess (like Miami really needs that). In NYC there was another big let down...Chicago was like *shrug* lets keep it moving. While in Cleveland there were tears, jeers, and cats burning LeBron jerseys and anything else that adorned the man's likeness. The biggest thing tho was the scathing email from Cavs owner Dan Gilbert ripping James a new one for what he called "cowardly behavior". Callin the man the self proclaimed former King among other things, and guarenteeing that the Cavs would win a championship before the Heat would and that he is taking the Cleveland curse down south with him. (Like the South aint cursed enough...he coulda just left that out). In Kingly fashion, when asked about the images of people burning his jersey, James said "If I would have been traded, would my family burn down the organization?" Touche' my man...GOOD ANSWER!
Truthfully speaking...Does LeBron REALLY owe the city of Cleveland and the Cavs ANYTHING? Is it REALLY that bad that he left in anticipation of fulfilling the goal and dream of EVERY professional athlete? To them yes...to him no. That man spent 7 seasons playing in Cleveland and the money he generated for the organization and the city should have been clearly enough. The season before he got drafted the Cavs were 29th in attendance and up until this past season they were as high as 2nd...GTFOH with that bull...He has brought revenue to all the bars and restaurants in The Flats for the last 7 seasons and we not even gonna talk about money that team made off their share of the TV contracts, and league merchandising that bears the Cavalier logo. I really think the folks of Northern Ohio are salty as well as selfish. You dont see the people in Toronto talkin shit about Chris Bosh dippin out, nor the Raptors organization ethering him for his decision? DO YOU?
The 3 Kings as they were officially named by the PA announcer for the Heat at the welcoming party held in American Arena yesterday, really put a damper on the "Slave Mentality" of professional sports. They decided to make a pact to play together on a team and dominate, win championships and develop a legacy and a brand that will rival those of the Lakers, Bulls, and the Celtics. These 3 young me (Wade being the oldest at the ripe age of 28) got together and said "you know what? we good friends, we great ball players and in a year or so we can mesh these talents, get on the same team and run the league, while at the same time GETTIN PAID. (Terms of the deal released this morning were James and Bosh will make $110 MIL and Wade will make $107 MIL. over 6 years) Dont be mad if next year you see other "superstars" in other sports doing the SAME THING...NFL, MLB, and NHL and if you crackers want these niggas to "entertain you", by runnin fast, hittin hard and jumping high..."you gon pay what you owe" -Riley Freeman
The bottom line is that man made a decision that was best for him and his family. You cant fault a man for doin that. If Gilbert and the Cavs organization wanted him to stay there, they shoulda built a better product around the King to win a ring...c'mon man ANTWAIN JAMISON??? Are you serious? He should be baggin groceries at a Food Lion or something. Mo Williams? Alrighty then...and Leon Powe (he was still hurt from 08 when he was on the Celtics, now if that wasnt a dummy move and a waste of money, what was it) Delonte West? All he was good for was stashing weapons, not taking his medicine and supposedly doin the nasty with Gloria (LeBron's moms) that nigga was worthless from jumpstreet. And what I just saw was that Pat Riley is talkin to Derek Fisher about possibly joining Miami cause they wanna give him less money in LA (after they signed Steve Blake...yeah I know most of yall are saying WHO?) so it is what it is. Bron Bron, if you reading this (and I really doubt it) DO YOU MY NIGGA...if dont nobody else on earth think you did a good thing FUCK EM AND FEED EM PORK AND BEANS
And Im out, gettin online to order my King James Heat Jersey
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