At the end of the day, Gilbert is the one with the most yolk on his face. Through an utter inability to make any useful personnel moves, Gilbert squandered away the best basketball player of our generation, and he is left with an awful basketball team, in an economically-depressed city. LeBron James going to Miami will work out well for him, because in Miami, he has something he never had in Cleveland: Two players capable of creating their own shot.
Bosh and Wade are not only capable of this, but exceptional at this. While Cleveland would still be furious at him, the rest of America would have been indifferent.
Everyone in Chicago was angry at LeBron, because we all wanted him to play for our team. This sentiment was mirrored across the country, as basketball fans harbored ludicrous hoop dreams that LeBron would somehow come and play for their team. LeBron James will not restore his image in Cleveland. Until following his acquirement of a few rings, he convinces some buddies to come and play with him in Cleveland.
It shapes the image of a superstar, while ultimately shoving his brand in our faces for 90 seconds. Before the audio even begins, LeBron James sits in a director's chair with a teleprompter rolling ready to make his infamous decision.
Targets: All of the detractors who said taking his future plans public in a television special was the act of an arrogant jerk. Right away, we know what this ad is going to be about. Right away, we are reminded what got us to this point.
And right away, so many fans who used to like LeBron are reminded why they don't any longer. It could be argued that LeBron is in fact admitting "The Decision" was a mistake. But based on the tenor of the spot, it looks like he is merely laying the groundwork for what is yet to come.
Targets: LeBron takes aim at the critics who forgot he has made big decisions before, most notably choosing to go straight to the NBA out of high school. Whether it was rolling up to Saint Vincent-Saint Mary in a new Hummer or announcing the destination for his talents, his actions have been scrutinized. Ultimately, LeBron wants to remind us that he is capable of making good decisions, even if we refuse to give him credit.
Targets: The targets of this question could go in a number of different directions. LeBron could be looking to remind us about the history of African-Americans in the United States, perpetuating the belief that racism is still alive and well. Although he seemed to backpedal from his comments during a CNN interview last month, it is reasonable to assume his statement wasn't merely answering a question. LeBron might also be taking a shot at Cleveland with his question, reminding Northeast Ohio how much life he brought to the area for over a decade between high school and the NBA.
Whether he is bringing up racism or referencing how quickly Ohio turned its back on him despite all of his accomplishments and what he brought to the area, LeBron is sending a message. Target: This one goes out to Cleveland. LeBron wants to remember his days with the Cavaliers in a positive manner.
No matter how hard he tries to calm the water in Northeast Ohio, Lake Erie isn't going to stop churning anytime soon. Targets: All the critics who said LeBron destroyed his legacy by signing with the Heat, taking a place among other stars to have a better chance to finally win a title. The list is too long to name, but includes former superstars like Michael Jordan and plenty of members of the media. LeBron James is standing on the podium at his Hall of Fame introduction, speaking to an empty ballroom.
The shot is a powerful reminder of exactly how fickle the notion of a player's legacy can be. Target: The critics who say LeBron isn't, in fact, the Chosen One, but instead an overrated player who hasn't won anything yet. It's subtle, but the jab is there. That makes two jabs in a row that really should resonate with LeBron's critics. The logical response here: What about that championship season?
Worked out pretty well, huh? Yes, but James experienced what was essentially a typical offseason before teams entered the Florida "bubble. James' health problems are even more alarming when comparing his run with the Lakers to his previous stints with the Cavaliers and Heat.
From , he played in 94 percent of regular-season games, but he has played in less than 75 percent of regular-season games from Just as concerning as his recent injury history is James' volume of minutes played.
The four-time NBA MVP has played 50, regular-season minutes fifth on the all-time list and 11, playoff minutes first on the all-time list in his career. He has played in postseason games, the equivalent of participating in an additional three regular seasons — but with more intensity. The guys ahead of James on the all-time minutes list Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Dirk Nowitzki and Kevin Garnett took great care of their bodies in order to extend their careers, but they eventually broke down and saw sharp declines in productivity.
James has defied the aging curve and posted insane numbers into his mids, but Father Time comes for everyone. Simply put, when James sits, it usually spells disaster for the Lakers. And he has been sitting a lot more lately. Yes, the injuries are piling up, but it's worth adding some context here.
The ankle injury was the result of a player diving at James' feet, not his body breaking down. The abdominal and groin strains obviously aren't ideal, but James hasn't required a major surgery. We're not talking about an ACL or Achilles injury.
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