Lebron James: 2010/11 Season Reflection
Last night the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in game six of the NBA finals to take home the championship for the 2010/2011 season. It’s no secret that the 95% (yes I personally did the math) of people outside of Miami were rooting against Lebron James and the Heat.
After Lebron’s mishandling of “The Decision”, and Miami’s pre-season celebration, many people began to develop negative feelings towards Lebron James, and as a result, projected those feelings onto the newly assembled Miami Heat “super team”.
When it comes to disliking Lebron James, I don’t consider myself a hater. He’s 6’8″, can pass like an elite point guard, rebound like a power forward, play tenacious defense, and attack the basket in an incredibly explosive manner. I’ve always respected his game, and he is without a doubt one of the top 5 players I’ve ever seen play (At this point I’d say he’s at least #3, but definitely not #1). He’s never gotten into trouble with the law, and has made contributions to charities. Yes, like everyone else, I think Lebron mishandled “The Decision”, but I’ve always respected his right to choose where he wants to play. Who is anyone to tell Lebron where he can and can’t play ball? Especially if he is making that move with the interest of winning a championship, the ultimate goal in any sport. Not to mention Cleavland’s complete lack of responsibility to go out and provide Lebron with a legitimate supporting cast. Read more
