The Cavs were bounced from the playoffs in six games by the Celtics. This was supposed to that championship season. Instead, they didn't even make it to the conference finals. We were all witnesses alright -- witnesses to an inexplicably listless finish to an otherwise great season. LeBron's elbow was hurting more than he let on, and Game 5 was a throw-in-the-towel stinker. The next day, there was Sports Illustrated in my mailbox with Shaq on the cover, which asked if he could "deliver a ring to the King?" That question was answered soon enough.
So now, whither Bron Bron? Will he be content as a super-wealthy but loyal homey in mid-market Cleveland, or will he pursue the obscene riches and sky-high profile of New York or Chicago?
As Steven Wright once quipped, "You can't have everything. Where would you put it?" Think about what you already have, LeBron. You already have more money than you'll ever need. You're already known world-wide. You're the league's best player on a very good, fun-lovin' team -- a team that would again be a favorite to win it all if you return. Re-up with the Cavs and you're a huge hero in Ohio. Win us a title and you're a god. Stay, LBJ, stay.
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