You can say I'm in crazy denial, but I would actually be relieved to see LeBron leave the Heat sooner than later. I feel like his silence on committing long term will continue to be a shadow of the team even if he signs another contract. You know a player is committed to staying with the franchise when you see the how Kobe, Duncan, Wade, and Dirk handle their free agency.
LeBron is just different in that regards and feels only loyal to the most talented roster now. 4 years ago, he was willing to take a paycut as Wade and Bosh were superstars at the time. Rightfully so, he doesn't feel that way after playing a crazy amount of minutes and carrying the team the last season. That wear and tear is real. As a Heat fan, I don't see how you can be mad at him. He kept his word on delivering rings and was nothing but exemplary off the court. We knew he was never here for the long haul, he even mentioned the idea of going back to Cleveland before the first season started. LeBron's reign in Miami was and will always be temporary.
LeBron is just different in that regards and feels only loyal to the most talented roster now. 4 years ago, he was willing to take a paycut as Wade and Bosh were superstars at the time. Rightfully so, he doesn't feel that way after playing a crazy amount of minutes and carrying the team the last season. That wear and tear is real. As a Heat fan, I don't see how you can be mad at him. He kept his word on delivering rings and was nothing but exemplary off the court. We knew he was never here for the long haul, he even mentioned the idea of going back to Cleveland before the first season started. LeBron's reign in Miami was and will always be temporary.
