This maybe a little premature, seeing how the Cavs still have a shot at knocking off the Celtics tomorrow in Game 7, but it's a hot topic. Just what will it take (if anything) to keep LeBron James in a Cavs uniform when his contract is up in 2010.
Everyone is taking everything James is doing, and not doing, as a sign of his intentions. I say, LeBron has no idea what he's going to do in two years. I would hope he's too focused on Boston and advancing in this year's playoffs.
That said, as Cavs fans and people who generally just want to see LeBron stay in his hometown, the worst thing to happen is for James to lead the Cavs to a NBA title. At that point, James feels no longer indebted to the franchise and its fans, having led them to a title. He can now go and cash in with the Brooklyn Nets (just you wait).
However, if James can't get the Cavs over the hump, then there is still a feeling of owing something to the Cavs and Ohio. There is still unfinished business. (The front office should not take this as an opportunity to let James flounder with sub-prime players. Surround him with the best players you can, and hope for the best. If you noticably gip him with a supporting cast, he'll feel betrayed and jump ship).
Everyone is taking everything James is doing, and not doing, as a sign of his intentions. I say, LeBron has no idea what he's going to do in two years. I would hope he's too focused on Boston and advancing in this year's playoffs.
That said, as Cavs fans and people who generally just want to see LeBron stay in his hometown, the worst thing to happen is for James to lead the Cavs to a NBA title. At that point, James feels no longer indebted to the franchise and its fans, having led them to a title. He can now go and cash in with the Brooklyn Nets (just you wait).
However, if James can't get the Cavs over the hump, then there is still a feeling of owing something to the Cavs and Ohio. There is still unfinished business. (The front office should not take this as an opportunity to let James flounder with sub-prime players. Surround him with the best players you can, and hope for the best. If you noticably gip him with a supporting cast, he'll feel betrayed and jump ship).
(Photo from The Associated Press)
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