Recently, I've been thinking a lot about how the NBA, as a unified league, could be improved. In this modern, technological era, everything is about the glam, fame, and large scale of everything. But, what happened to loyalty? What happened to teams being built vs. bought?
In 2010, LeBron James and Chris Bosh decided to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors, respectively, and team up with Dwyane Wade while also reducing their salaries. Although this is not the first example of players taking reduced contracts to team up with others, it is certainly one of the most prominent and recent. When the “Big Three” was born, I was highly against. Not only was I opposed to it because I am primarily a fan of an Eastern Conference rival, but because I thought it was immoral and basically cheating.
Although the argument can be made that LeBron was moving to a better situation to win in Miami, the WAY he did it was just wrong. Yes, indeed, I am still sour about “The Decision” and all of the drama surrounding it.
In 2010, LeBron James and Chris Bosh decided to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors, respectively, and team up with Dwyane Wade while also reducing their salaries. Although this is not the first example of players taking reduced contracts to team up with others, it is certainly one of the most prominent and recent. When the “Big Three” was born, I was highly against. Not only was I opposed to it because I am primarily a fan of an Eastern Conference rival, but because I thought it was immoral and basically cheating.
Although the argument can be made that LeBron was moving to a better situation to win in Miami, the WAY he did it was just wrong. Yes, indeed, I am still sour about “The Decision” and all of the drama surrounding it.
So, you may be asking yourself, why am I even talking about this? Well, I felt something needed to be said with the recent news that both LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony have opted out of their contracts with their teams. I understand why Carmelo Anthony may have opted out of his contract with the struggling Knickerbockers, but I don’t understand why LeBron would leave Miami. Now, just because he has opted out doesn’t necessarily mean that he will be leaving Miami, but if he does, I don’t understand why. He has made four straight finals appearances with the Heat, which is extremely hard to do. Why leave? Because you can play with Chris Paul and Blake Griffin? Great players are constants on their teams and find a way to win. They aren’t nomads traveling from team to team.
Hopefully, LeBron goes back to Miami is able to build up that franchise and make it his on. Also, hopefully, Carmelo doesn't join him in Miami. If he does, the combination of Wade, Bosh, James, and Anthony playing together ALL with reduced salaries would ruin the league. Every team should be able to have a chance to win, not just the location destinations like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
Written By: @ProSportsTalk0
Hopefully, LeBron goes back to Miami is able to build up that franchise and make it his on. Also, hopefully, Carmelo doesn't join him in Miami. If he does, the combination of Wade, Bosh, James, and Anthony playing together ALL with reduced salaries would ruin the league. Every team should be able to have a chance to win, not just the location destinations like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
Written By: @ProSportsTalk0