Legone James could play for free for all I care, as long as it isn’t in Cleveland ever again.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Your pal,

The National Media

PS. go knicks and nets!

course, it would never happen. theres the whole stuff of “hey i cant believe hes paid more than me! im way better than him he couldnt even hold my jockstrap!” in nba lockerrooms. not just lebron, but everyone really, according to the beat reporters.

but yeah, sure in theory it makes sense. a big market like boston or La, winning multiple titles on a superteam; sure that could make him some money too.
still, why bother with such gimmickry when lebron could just sign for the max and carry wahtever team he ends up with to a title anyway lol.

1.) LeBron’s endorsement money could take a hit if his image takes a hit or if he’s hurt and not able to play. His salary cannot. Don’t underestimate the value of 20 million dollars per year, even if it seems like spitting in the ocean to what Lebron is making in endorsements.
2.) Why doesn’t LeBron get the same treatment that other athletes get when it comes to what he says in the media? I really don’t get it. He gets hammered every time someone asks HIM a question and he answers. Gilbert Arenas and Dwight Howard spout egotistical stuff on their blogs all the time, and every one loves it. Why the double standard? You don’t think LeBron is focused? While everyone else talks about Nash, Kobe, and Melo for MVP right now, LeBron is off to the best reg season start of his career – and for those that love to hate his jump shot, I hope they’ve been paying attention.

Kobe is shooting 47% on Jumpers with 48% being assisted. LeBron is shooting 47% on Jumpers with 12% assisted. Looks like someone’s been putting in time at the gym – he’s focused. They beat the tar out of Orlando, so they were on a “mission” that game. The rest of the season has been like a big science experiment, and the fact that they are 10-4 while missing Varejao, West, and Shaq for significant time already speaks volumes to their focus, especially given the fatigue that can set in from playing 4 games in 5 nights twice already.

3.) Cut LeBron some slack.

Btw, LeBron was on the court tonight doing the “OH-H…I-O” to “hang on sloopy”. I hope the folks in NY/NJ got to see it.

Here are some facts and figures, courtesy of Ken Berger’s column on the different scenarios facing LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh in 2010.

Besides, LeBron has aspirations to be the world’s first sports billionaire.

LeBron, who I admire, seems to be struggling with conflicting priorities.

Does he really need to be leading the charge to retire #23? Or to embarrass professional football with his whimsical braggings of proficiency?

A little focus might be good right now, LeBron.

The Cavs had the best regular season record in the NBA last season, and almost a record setting home game record. Their league leading defense made them favorites for an NBA championship as well, yet they choked. You’d think he’d be focused like a laser this season and on a mission, you know?

Anyway, LeBron’s ego would never allow him to be paid so lowly. Not at this juncture in his career. Same for other great players.

There’s a reason this has never been done b4.