After LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat in July, media pundits, bloggers, and fans on Internet forums began what has become an ongoing post-decision analysis of the move.
One premise that has been voiced frequently, and seems to be widely accepted, is this: LeBron was never going to win anything in Cleveland. He had to go elsewhere to fulfill his dream of winning an NBA championship.
Is that true? Or is it just a rationale employed after the fact to justify his decision?
His decision needs no justification, of course. It was his to make.
However, it seems likely, from the perspective of time, that he and his team of advisers did not anticipate the backlash that ensued following his announcement.
Like most people—particularly those in Northeast Ohio—I can’t imagine what they thought would happen, but it’s a good bet that jersey-burning and a near-unanimous sense of loathing weren’t at the top of their list.
Part of Cleveland’s wrath stems from the notion that James had to leave the Cavaliers in order to win a title.
There’s no question that LeBron was the straw that ...
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Fact or Fiction: LeBron James Had to Leave Cleveland to Win a Title
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