Regarding LeBron
Jul. 11th, 2014 06:46 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
sdelmonteIn the grand scheme of things, where LeBron James plays basketball doesn't matter a lot. Playing in Cleveland won't bring peace to the Middle East, or cure AIDS, or solve any of our society's many other problems. But if such things are going to matter, it helps when the person making the decision is doing it for more reasons than just money (not that money isn't part of it.
LeBron explained his reasoning here. He does so (with help) rather eloquently. He talks about family. About returning to his hometown. And about the role can play in his community. And he comes across as that rarest of things, an adult. The over the top spectacle of "The Decision" four years ago, which rubbed a lot of people (including me) the wrong way is gone. In its place, a thoughtful and understated announcement.
There isn't any doubt that LeBron is currently the best basketball player on the planet. It's good to see that he is also one of the better people in the sports world. Here's hoping that he continues to show the way, and to use his fame for more than just being a star (as he did in leading the protests against Donald Sterling.) I bet when all is said and done, he will leave his mark in ways that go far beyond the NBA.
If the Knicks aren't going to win, I have someone else to root for. That's pretty cool.
LeBron explained his reasoning here. He does so (with help) rather eloquently. He talks about family. About returning to his hometown. And about the role can play in his community. And he comes across as that rarest of things, an adult. The over the top spectacle of "The Decision" four years ago, which rubbed a lot of people (including me) the wrong way is gone. In its place, a thoughtful and understated announcement.
There isn't any doubt that LeBron is currently the best basketball player on the planet. It's good to see that he is also one of the better people in the sports world. Here's hoping that he continues to show the way, and to use his fame for more than just being a star (as he did in leading the protests against Donald Sterling.) I bet when all is said and done, he will leave his mark in ways that go far beyond the NBA.
If the Knicks aren't going to win, I have someone else to root for. That's pretty cool.
