I'm amazed by the level of hate placed on LeBron James and the Miami Heat after last night's loss. One writer had the nerve to say that Miami should go ahead and break the team up and trade Bosh and/or James because they failed to win the championship. Even worst, John Kasich, the Governor of Ohio, took shots at James by passing a resolution bestowing honorary citizenship to the entire Dallas Maverick team. The resolution also read, "NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Dirk Nowitzik chose to re-sign with the Dallas Mavericks in the summer of 2010, forgoing free agency and keeping his talents in Dallas, thus staying loyal to the team, city and fans for whom he played his entire career."
I realize James' participation in the "Decision" was bad and his proclaimation of wanting to be a part of a dynasty with Miami was a little over the top, but I don't think it warrants this much hate. Professional athletes change teams all the time, and as an Atlanta Hawks fan, I wish Joe Johnson and the rest of the Birds at least act like they wanted win a title. The way people are "celebrating", you'd think Miami got swept out the first round or didn't make the playoffs.
In reality, NBA fans everywhere should be scared because the Heat were two games away from winning it all and they had only played together one year and their core group is young. If Miami gets a point guard that can play defense and hit the open jumper, that dynasty may not be that far off.
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