At first glance, LeBron James appears to be holding the basketball world in his massive hands as July 1, 2010 looms ominously just below the horizon. A closer look reveals that the ball isn’t actually in LeBron’s court as he ponders his future.
No, it’s not up to Worldwide William Wesley or Maverick Carter. It’s not up to LeBron’s family circle, his mom, or his girlfriend.
Instead, the destiny of LeBron’s legacy depends on a close comrade yet to be determined and a cast of characters yet to be identified.
Regardless of his incredible individual skill, world-renowned fame, and burgeoning wealth, LeBron won’t be able to succeed on the basketball court without a sidekick and a supporting cast.
Some would argue that success on the court isn’t LeBron’s priority, a dangerous assertion to make without tangible evidence.
A horrible performance in Game Five of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Celtics provided at least some sort of evidence for Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski and a host of others, who subsequently began attacking LeBron for being a ego-maniacal ...
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LeBron James Free Agency: LeBron’s Lasting Legacy Depends on His Court
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