Cleveland Approaches

The game everyone has been waiting for is almost here. In 2 days, LeBron and the Miami Heat will travel to Cleveland, where LeBron will take on the Cavs for the first time ever. The tension is building, and Cleveland is talking. It is not doubt that this will be a very hostile environment, and a tough experience for any Miami Heat player.

I am really not excited for this game. I am worried about the society we live in more than anything else. We live in a world where an athlete could give anything for his sports team for years, and then, when he feels it is time to move on, there is uproar. I truly do not understand it. LeBron gave his all in Cleveland every night, and the city of Cleveland is acting absolutely ridiculous. I understand they are mad, and thats okay. But honestly, their team is not doing that bad, it is not the end of the world, and LeBron had no contractual obligation to the team, so stop crying.

I remember a time when a man by the name of Shaq decided it was a good idea to leave a city that loved him (Orlando). How did that work out for him? I get the strange feeling that he may not have 3-peated in Florida. Then we have players like Reggie Miller, who had ample opportunities to leave and move on to greener pastures. He decided not to, and will remain ringless for the rest of his life.

I understand Cleveland's frustration. I understand that they thought LeBron would be around forever, but the fact of the matter is that he isn't and they need to stop crying about the past and worry about their future. LeBron did not leave Cleveland empty handed. The players that they brought in to help him out for the past few seasons are doing well without him, and sooner or later Cleveland will be a formidable team. Cleveland fans are just a little upset that they do not have any other teams to cheer for.

This game deeply troubles me. I do not want to see the worst in people, and that is exactly what we are going to get Thursday night. Vulgar fans who hate LeBron with every ounce of their being, who will not hesitate to hurl the closest blunt object at the Miami bench.

I hope LeBron tears this team apart. I hope he walks into that gym confident, has a monster game, and shows Cleveland whats up. After the way Cleveland acted upon his departure, they deserve it.

So come on LeBron! Go out there, do your thing, be respectful, and be the bigger person. Beat Cleveland with class and really give those fans something to boo about.

Get em.