D. Wade, easily one of the top five players in the league, unofficially has a fellow all-star joining him down in South Beach. Former Raptors PF, Chris Bosh, is rumored to become Wade's new "Robin."
Barely clawing their way to a playoff bid in the '09 - '10 season, the Miami Heat arguably will be in contention for an Eastern Conference crown during the upcoming season, and even title hopefuls.
But could there be a new "King" in Miami? While the city is undoubtedly Wade County, if perceivably the best player in the league in LeBron James decides to move ship down south, it could be one of the most impressive trios in the history of basketball. The question is, is LBJ willing to diminish his roll quite a bit and play along side a fellow perennial superstar and another all-star?
No doubt he is hungry for a ring, and as far as critics are concerned, it is a must to even be mentioned as a great. This year marked his seventh season as an NBA player, yet sill his Championship tally is zero. Jordan won his first of six titles during his seventh season, but instead of mirroring the greatest player to ever lace 'em up, LeBron further distanced himself from his airness, as well as his "nemesis," Kobe Bean Bryant.
As for my take on all this LeBron free agent madness: From day one, my inclination has been that he will remain a Cleveland Cavalier. Of course, they will have to get him help, as they have attempted to do the past several seasons. But a washed up Shaquille O'neal and fairly lacking Antawn Jamison just won't cut it.
For the King to migrate down to South Florida it would be diminished his "brand" quite a bit. True, many of the greats have won with fellow all-stars, but to be paired with another top five player in the league, would belittle the titles if seized. I honestly do not see him taking that much of a back seat and joining Wade and Bosh in Miami. However, this IS the biggest decision of his career, and if he does not snag a ring in the next two or three seasons, he will be lumped into a category with the likes of Charles Barkley. Sorry Chuck.
For now, as a resident of the great 305, I am elated to discover the news of Bosh joining the club. No matter the outcome of LeBron, I have a legitimate Heat team to take pride in, and will definitely be hitting up AAArena several times this year. And who knows, the legendary Pat Riley might even step down and take hold of the reins. If this happens, watch out. Contenders for sure... -J.Sawyer
PS. What'd ya think? Ha!
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