Amen

For the first time since I've known you, you bring up several good points and none that I can even begin to argue or disagree with. So for that, well done. I would like to add to your "Hate him? Not yet." by giving my opinion of his options.

If he leaves and signs with Miami: As usual, I will disagree with Colin Cowherd and assume that if this team exists next season, they may be one of the most bad-ass teams to ever take the court. Sure, they might be lacking anything resembling depth, but they would have 2 of the top 3 players in the league and another that could easily be considered in the top 10-15. Not to mention, they were ranked the #2 defense in the NBA this year on SI.

Verdict - I will hate LeBron, but will definitely tune in to several Heat games, watch with a frown, and then try not to jump up off the couch at every ridiculous, And 1 type highlight.


If he leaves and signs with Chicago: He would be on a better "team" than the Phi Slamma Jamma Miami Heat line-up, and could legitimately win multiple rings and many more MVPs. It's hard to imagine a much better starting 5 than: Derrick Rose, LBJ, Boozer, Gibson, and Noah or a fill-in-the-blank 5th player...hell, it could be me at that point and they'd still win 45+.

Verdict - I will hate LeBron, but will hate him the least of the other options, because this choice seems like a legit champion as well as a Midwest team and a chance to "fill MJ's shoes."


If he leaves and signs with the Knicks: I won't even go into detail on how much I will hate him if he takes this route. The team, assuming that Melo joins them next year, would certainly be a great team, but it's still New York and there are not many places that I hate more.

Verdict - FU LBJ, don't set foot in my state ever again.


If he stays with the Cavs: All of Ohio will have a huge sigh of relief and write off his recent egomaniacal behavior as a young man being under extreme pressure while the rest of the country despises him for jerking them around.

Verdict - I'm already over it, welcome back.