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NBA commissioner David Stern: LeBron James' decision 'ill-advised' but allowed

NBA commissioner David Stern says LeBron James was "entitled" to decide to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat.

 

LeBron Live: Blogging the Decision

LeBron Live: Blogging the Decision

Wow. That felt a bit like American Idol. And in the end it's Miami, which everyone had predicted. How does LeBron explain his decision to leave his hometown team? "It's heartfelt for me," James said. "It's hard to explain. But at the same time my heart and the seven years I gave to that franchise and that city was everything."

Senh: Now the NBA just got a lot more interesting. Sometime in the middle of the season, I bet Erik Spoelstra will resign because he wants to "spend more time with the family," and Pat Riley will return to coach the team. Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh. That's gonna be a really exciting team to watch. This is the new Big Three - younger, stronger, and more athletic than the one in the Boston.

 

LeBron James Miami Heat Rumors Intensify Leading Up To Decision

Just one day ago, all the buzz was LeBron James to the New York Knicks.

Today? With his official announcement just hours away, all indications are pointing to LeBron James signing with the Miami Heat.

Senh: Not surprised to see a whole lotta backlash against this. Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant have huge egos, but even they didn't have an hour long show announcement their free agency plans. I guess this is what happens when you have your high school buddies running the show. None of these young guys listen to Magic Johnson - never involve your close friends and relatives in your business, or you're gonna end up being one of the 60% of NBA players who end up broke shortly after they retire.

 

Report: ESPN to air LeBron's decision Thursday

Report: ESPN to air LeBron's decision Thursday

LeBron James' dramatic and historic free agency will have a fitting conclusion - on TV. ESPN reported Tuesday night that James will announce his future NBA plans during a one-hour special on its network at 9 p.m. Thursday. ESPN's Chris Broussard said James' "representatives" contacted the network and asked for the unusual arrangement.

Senh: Yes, very "unusual." Lebron James hasn't even won a championship yet. I'm getting pretty tired of this nonsense. It was distracting during the NBA Finals. And now, there's gonna be an hour special on ESPN? I'm still watching it, but ...

 

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