Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Reviewing All Of LeBron's Options


The free agency landscape is finally starting to take shape, but of course there's still one major thing that is missing and that is where in the heck LeBron James in going to end up.

We'll find out live on ESPN tomorrow night as LeBron has announced that he will have a one-hour TV special that will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of America.

Everything is pretty much laid out on the table for LeBron to make his decision. Here's the significant deals that have happened so far:
  • Amar'e Stoudemire signs with Knicks
  • Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh sign with Heat
  • Carlos Boozer signs with Bulls
LeBron stands to benefit from all of these situations, but each situation offers a diferent opportunity for LeBron.

If LeBron truly cares about nothing but being a part of a possible dynasty, then he needs to take less money and go to Miami and join Wade and Bosh. This would undoubtedly be the best trio of stars the NBA will have ever seen if it happens.

If the most important thing to LeBron is starting his own legacy and maximizing his global brand then he'll go to the Knicks. He'll be in the biggest market in the world playing in New York.

If the most important thing to LeBron is remaining loyal to his hometown and the city that has embraced him so much for the first seven years of his career then he'll stay in Cleveland. Of course he'll greatly sacrifice his chances of winning an NBA championship anytime soon, but that wallet will be a lot fatter.

As great as all of these scenarios are in their own unique way, Chicago is still the best destination for LeBron. By signing with Chicago he would be going to a team that is already at the very worst the third best team in the Eastern Conference with the recent addition of Carlos Boozer.

How's this starting lineup sound: Derrick Rose, LeBron James, Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer, and Joakim Noah.

But does LeBron want to play in the enormous shadow of Michael Jordan? If he's smart he'll let that go and give himself the best opportunity to not only win multiple championships, but still play in a great basketball market.

Hands down Chicago is the best fit for LeBron after the addition of Boozer.

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