OT-Lebron James returns to Cleveland

Submitted by BlueCube on

I just heard a report on TV that Lebron is returning to Cleveland. He made a statement to Sports Illustrated.

French West Indian

July 11th, 2014 at 1:10 PM ^

Why's he going back? If he couldn't win in Miami what's changed in Cleveland?  What a flip-flopping loser.  He couldn't carry the jock-strap of the likes Michael, Magic, Bird or Isiah.

FreddieMercuryHayes

July 11th, 2014 at 1:19 PM ^

I think it's the gamble of youth and, hopefully, depth.  The problem with the Big Three is that they have to pay all those stars huge amounts of money which means less quality depth, and has been well documented, more minutes/wear and tear on the ageing Big Three.  Wade and Bosh were barely useful by the end of the season.  After seeing the Spurs dismantle them with depth, it has to be a draw for an aging LeBron to walk into a situation where he's the veteran surrounded with some potential great youth and depth around him.  Cleveland will have now, what, 4 first overall picks on that team?  If the youth develops, in conjunction with what LeBron can provide, I can see it being an alluring prospect to win some Championships where he won't have to do everything.  But it is a gamble.  There is no gaurentee any of that youth develops, or other good role/depth players are aquired.

JDevine11

July 11th, 2014 at 2:38 PM ^

Couldn't win in Miami?! He's won two championships and went to four straight finals (something that only two other teams have ever done). If a Michigan player had accomplished that in any of our major sports we would hail him as the greatest Wolverine ever. The notion that he isn't clutch is absurd. He's had some of the best elimination games in NBA history. How can you hate a guy for returning home to bring a championship to a city that hasn't seen one in 50 years? 

Dustinlo

July 11th, 2014 at 1:17 PM ^

I'm a lifelong Michigan fan who has lived in Ohio for my entire life. I'm a Cavs fan and obviously this is a huge deal. Probable dynasty over the next few years with this roster and leeway to add more pieces in the next 1-2 years. Let's agree on one thing: People on here would have a different tune if this was the Pistons. LeBron is a dominant force.

LordGrantham

July 11th, 2014 at 1:32 PM ^

This reminds me of the old Seinfeld joke about rooting for laundry.  The guy is just changing jerseys. How anyone can have any loyalty to a professional sports team is beyond me. 

ppudge

July 11th, 2014 at 2:46 PM ^

There's the rub. I have loyalty to the sports TEAM. How anyone can have loyalty to an individual player is what I don't get. If Scherzer leaves the Tigers, I'll still be a Tiger fan, but I won't care how Scherzer is fairing with his new team.

gord

July 11th, 2014 at 5:56 PM ^

I know, college sports are so pure.  The players actually care about the school they go to and don't just want to play for a big name multimillionaire coach who can prepare them for the pros.