What, Exactly, Are We Witnessing?

In the past calender year, four of the biggest names in sports have hit the darkest parts of their respective years. We had an all time great baseball player admit to using steroids, getting divorced, and having his sportsmanship questioned. Not to mention a hip surgery. He came back to one of his most successful years. Then there was the greatest golfer ever having his personal life being dragged into public awareness to total embarrassment. He's struggled so far on his way back. Then there's the two time SUper Bowl winning young QB who's now been involved in two serious off the field issues.

Now we have LeBron James.

The Ringless King who now finds himself in his darkest hour as a pro. The self proclaimed Chosen One played terribly in the swing game of his series against Boston. At home, no less. With the upcoming off season, the spotlight's never been brighter on James. So bright that he seemed to wither the other night. His talent is being called in to question. His clutchness is being called in to question. Worse of all, his heart's being called in to question.

In short, he has the basketball world right where he wants it.

This is where the King earns his title. This is when the Chosen One reveals himself. This is when LeBron James proves he's worth the hype. When greatness is questioned, that's when greatness steps up to another level. Is there any question how Jordan would play tonight? Likewise, there is no question how LeBron will play tonight. He will carry his team, if not to victory, then to a valliant loss. If not, then he's not who we thought he was.

Then we some to the much hyped 2010 off season. I'll probably have to revoke my NYK fanhood for saying this, but this experience should crystallize to LeBron why he shouldn't even consider coming to New York. New York fans are different from Cleveland fans, Right now in Cleveland, the Cavs are IT. The Browns and Indians are both rebuilding at best. The fans are 100 percent behind the Cavs and now some of them are questioning LeBron. In New York, where fans could turn to the Yankees/ Mets or Giants/ Jets or Rangers/ Islanders/ Devils, the fans will be a whole lot less forgiving. If you don't perform to your 100 percent potential 100 percent of the time, the fans will turn. Don't get me wrong, if you win in New York, you';; be the King. If not, well ask Stephon Marbury.

With that said, please come to Knicks LeBron!

Peace