Lebron can't go to Chicago or he would have to ditch the number 23, since that number has already been retired by a certain man named Micheal.

So many good answers already so I will just throw out my opinion.

This decision is probably best for LeBron, but not for those he left behind in Cleveland. He doesn't have true leadership qualities and can now depend on Wade or Bosh in the clutch. Cleveland tried to give him everything he wanted including signing Shaq, but when it came down to the nitty gritty James himself fell short. Although extremely talented, he has yet to master that part of the game which is most important when being proclaimed a superstar; mental toughness and the ability to make those around him better. Maybe in a few years that part of his makeup will grow, but to listen to those closest to him, he has trouble making decisions and always waits until the last moment; not good traits when a game is on the line.

Now for Cleveland and even kids and fans of other cities. With the trade and sign, the Cavaliers at least have a chance of rebuilding, although I am sure they will not be getting a lottery pick from the trade for Lebron, they will probably have a couple of their own. The biggest losers in all this once again are the kids. How great it would be to grow up having your hero always playing in your city and for your favorite team. With free agency in all sports the kids have lost this and it is a shame. Our children today do not understand loyalty as they watch mercenary athletes move from team to team. As a kid we loved Dave Bing, Al Kaline, Steve Yzerman and others. They were always there and always playing for the good guys; our hometown, Detroit. If one of your heroes was traded you were mad at the team, not the player. What a shame that times have changed! Who the heck said "change is good"? Believe me, more often it is the other way around.

I have played sports for many years and been added to rosters of travel teams in both Baseball and Flag Football for national tournaments. Many of those teams won championships, but the best victories were those I won while playing for teams that grew from losers into winners with hard work and a little luck.

You cannot understand what it means to be a champion without having first experiencing the taste of defeat.
So no matter how many, if any championships Lebron wins it will never be as sweet as one he would have eventually won in Cleveland.

I would have whispered this, "Stay"

It is true that he has a better chance of nailing a championship in Florida, but that isn't everything.

He was practically a local hero* I doubt he will see this level of adoration ever again.
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Lebron made the wrong choice by going to Miami. First of all, he wrecked his own legacy. If he wins a championship, it will be because he is playing with 2 other superstars; Wade and Bosh. He can never win a championship himself, which is how legacies are made. He personally claimed that he cannot lead a Cavalier team alone, so he fled to DWade's team for assistance. Secondly, he just screwed the city of Cleveland. They loved him so much, and the franchise did everything they can to try to keep Lebron in Cleveland by firing Mike Brown and leaving their free agent cap room open for Lebron. Growing up in Akron, Ohio, Lebron was a hometown hero in that state. Everyone loved him. He was their only shot at their first championship in 46 years, and he was posted on posters all over Cleveland. But he deserted them in a humiliating fashion on national TV. Lebron is lost. His ego is too big for his own good, and it just sucked the life out of him on that move.

I have tsay I'm not much of a sports fan to begin with. But I caught the thing on HLN this morning, and I have to say, his reasoning for wanting to make the dream team down there sounds plausible; however Sportscaster Raifer Weigel said that LeBron would have kept winning in Cleveland.

But for a guy to take a pay cut of $30M he must be serious.

LrBron saying he was going "to South Beach" was a but much.

It conjured up an image of a very funny movie starring Robin Williams, Nathan Lane and Hank Azaria.

Sports isn't about the fans anymore, I don't think. The whole baseball strike in the 90s proved it. I worked across the street from the Mayflower Hotel in DC, where the negotiations were being held and I actually had occasion to walk clear through the building--its first floor is one long hallway with banquet and meeting rooms along it. Every day, I'd stop and ask Wally Bruckner, who was with WRC-TV, the local NBC affiliate, "Hey, Wally, any news yet?" And every day, he and a bunch of reporters outside the negotiations were,being held would just shake their heads "No."

LeBron made the choice to play with the guys he wanted to play with (Wade and Bosh) in the city he wanted to play in. If “the right decision” is based on doing what he had his heart set on, then sure, he made the right call. But, if he was set on any of the following list of things, I don’t think he made the right call:

1. Money – clearly, he didn’t make the best financial choice. He gets the benefit of no state income tax in Florida, but it clearly wasn’t the best money move. That would have had to be Cleveland (best contract) or New York (biggest market/best endorsement opportunities)
2. Loyalty – If he wanted to be loyal, he has to stay in Cleveland…but then again, he might not ever have won in Cleveland, so you can’t blame him a ton for leaving.
3. Winning – there’s a talented trio in Miami and they’ve got to be considered among the favorites for the title, but I don’t think this was necessarily the best fit to win. If he went to Chicago, he would have had Rose, Boozer, Noah AND some cap space to fill out the roster. In Miami, LeBron, Wade and Bosh are either going to have to take some pay cuts or the roster is going to be filled with players taking the minimum. I just think that if one of the three of them goes down in Miami it SERIOUSLY hurts their chances at a title. In Chicago, there are more pieces already in place and I think he would have been a better compliment to the talent in Chicago than the talent in Miami.
4. Legacy – To maximize his legacy, I think LeBron needed to go to a team where he was clearly THE man…like Jordan for the Bulls, Magic for the Lakers, Bird for the Celtics. Each of those guys had other pieces to the puzzle, but they were THE man on the team. Miami is the scores the lowest marks on this front in my view. Even if he wins in Miami, he’s deteriorated his legacy because he couldn’t win as THE man in Cleveland and decided to form a virtual all-star team in order to win. The comparison here for me is to Kobe – Kobe cemented his legacy by winning WITHOUT Shaq (and with HIS team). Don’t get me wrong, we’ll remember LeBron was great, but I think it will put a little question mark around him that we’ll always think about this TEAM and not primarily about LeBron. Maybe that’s what he wants, but it does change the legacy.

I really don’t care that much that he made the switch and/or that he left Cleveland, but the way he went about it was terrible. Putting together an hour long TV special is very self-absorbed, but then to go ahead and crush Cleveland makes it self-absorbed AND cruel. In a process that I think included bad choices from several angles, that might have been the worst of them all.

Yes. Some time ago LeBron was hanging out here in Miami with a few of his buddies, and he enjoyed this city, was attracted to South Beach and the warm sunny weather. I think he can't go wrong with his decision, as it will help him follow through with his dream of winning a championship. On top of going to a great team, he's going to be with the number one coach of all time, and that's Pat Riley.

As someone who has lived in both Cleveland and Miami, I can see his point of view, the attraction to be in Miami is much nicer than Cleveland during the season, yet that's not the only reason for LeBron. Miami is a huge market, and many will come to Miami just to watch LeBron and his team members Bosch and Wayde. Before it wasn't like that, LeBron didn't have a stellar team. In the game of basketball, it's not about just one player, it's a team sport.

"It's going to give me the best opportunity to win," James said. "We're going to be a real good team."

Awesome Trio, call them LCD if you will, LeBron, Chris, and Dwayne. It's about team here.

LeBron James
Chris Bosh
Dwayne Wayde

Here are some key points:

1. They all make great plays in games, it's not just a one player superstar on a team

2. Ego should not get in the way, as they are all good friends (a teammate who is a friend is good)

3. They have played together on a team in the past, such as all-star team

4. Joining forces with the most experienced coach Pat Riley as a coach can only help them win a championship

I think they can expect to win at least 2 championships with LeBron in Miami if the above key facts hold true.

Back to the question, Did LeBron James make the right decision?

Yes, he made the right decision for LeBron James, and that's the only decision that matters. That's the path he chose to take.

Another question to ask, Did LeBron make the right decision for Cleveland and its fans?

No, this does not do any good for the city of Cleveland. LeBron was a city icon. There were huge billboards and entire building walls dedicated to LeBron James. I don't think Cleveland will find another player with such spirit, and charisma to replace LeBron. I wonder how fans will react when the Cavs play Miami. It's not going to be an easy loss for Cleveland now that LeBron is gone.

LeBron even said it himself, that he feels bad

"I can't get involved in that," James said. "I wanted to do what was best for LeBron James ... At the end of the day, I feel awful. I feel even worse that I wasn't able to bring an NBA championship to that city. I never wanted to leave Cleveland. My heart will always be around that area. But I also felt like this is the greatest challenge for me, is to move on."

Yes, he did the right decision he is with a powerful, powerful and dominating NBA player Dwayne Dwade, they are the next Dynamic Duo, this is a fact before Kobe Bryant and Shaquille 'O Neal in Lakers, Dwaynde Wade and Shaquille 'O Neal in Miami, the next coming big expectation and anticipation is Lebron James and Dwayne Wade. What else I can ask for !

I think Lebron James made the right decision for several reasons, not least of which is that this is obviously what he wanted.

You could tell by watching the interview a whileback that below the surface of nerves and fear was bottled up excitement and joy. People forget that he's only 25 years old. He's a kid and he's about ready to join a couple of his best friends who also happen to be elite basketball players and they are going to OWN south beach and have a blast in the process.

The other thing is that I think he put himself in the best position to be part of a dynasty and win numerous championships. At first I didn't think so. I thought Chicago was the best situation and had the most pieces in place to win several titles. But in a few short hours I've changed my mind because the Heat have already traded Beasley straight-up without having to part with Chalmers, addressed a big need by landing a great outside shooter in Mike Miller, and possibly (although I'd be surprised if Cleveland does this) be allowed more cap room flexibility in order to keep guys like Haslem & Quentin Richardson by making the Lebron acquisition a sign-and-trade. That doesn't even include the 2nd round draft picks that have potential and the undoubtedly many veterans over the next several years that will jump at the opportunity to play with the BIG 3 for less money in order to win championships. Suddenly this Heat team is looking like a lot more than just the Wade, Lebron & Bosh.

I will concede that if Lebron had stayed in Cleveland he would have had the opportunity to BUILD a dynasty, while in Miami he is simply JOINING a dynasty that Pat Riley is building. That distinction will certainly be noticed and will somewhat decrease his overall legacy. But I honestly think that Lebron isn't even thinking about that or cares about that. At least not as much as all the pundits out there who constantly compare and contrast him to all the prior legendary figures of the sport. OTHER people have built up what they think Lebron should be all about in their own minds. But what's most important to other people may not be what's most important to Lebron.

Lebron is not the next Michael Jordan. There will never be another Michael Jordan. I don't think he is concerned with that. Most people realize by now that if you insist on comparing him to someone Magic Johnson is a much better comparison. Interestingly enough, Magic's championships were all with Pat Riley too.

What Lebron is concerned with is winning, quality of life, being with his friends, and of course money. I throw money in there because although it wasn't the primary motivation for Lebron (which is refreshing if you ask me) choosing Miami is financially beneficial for Lebron. Why? There is no state taxes in Miami. Not to mention that if Lebron ends up coming to Miami via sign and trade he can get the 6th year. But even if he doesn't the lack of state taxes and additional world wide endorsements obtained from being part of a more global city and potentially being part of a dynasty will more than make up for any extra salary he could have earned by staying in Cleveland.

Add it all up and it really isn't that complicated or that difficult to understand why he made the choice that he did. If he had stayed in Cleveland it would have been for the wrong reasons. It would have been because of fear, guilt, pressure, and a sense of duty & obligation, a misguided belief that he "owed" it to Cleveland to stay and effortlessly and selflessly endure years of frustration to try to bring them a championship that has escaped the people of Cleveland for almost 50 years.

But Lebron owes nothing to Cleveland. He gave his hometown 7 great years. And if the people of Cleveland and Ohio weren't so bitter and hateful he could still be a beloved hometown hero that should continue to be celebrated. If the Cavs didn't get the #1 pick a few years ago and Lebron never played in Cleveland would he have been hated by his home town? Of course not. Well, Lebron could have left 2 years ago and he didn't because of loyalty. And he probably would STILL be in Cleveland, maybe for his whole career, if not for this once in a lifetime dream opportunity that he would have been an absolute FOOL to turn down.

I simply don't agree with all the hate out there for Lebron James. I can understand why those of you in Cleveland would be disappointed and devastated, but to call Lebron a traitor or the most hated person in the state of Ohio is beyond ridiculous in my opinion. I know people are upset at him for making the announcement during an hour long special on ESPN. But Lebron didn't invent all the hype surrounding him. And other than that hour long special he wasn't trying to draw extra attention to himself and the hour long special raised 5 million for the Boys & Girls club. At least he's using the hype for good use. I think he handled himself very well and was obviously emotionally torn and did feel bad. But he made the choice that he wanted and for the right reasons.

Good for Lebron. Like everyone else I'll be watching how this unfolds in Miami with great anticipation.

Did Lebron James make the right decision? He made the right decision for HIMSELF. At the end of the day he only needs to answer to himself, God, and his close friends and family. So, yes. I think he made the right decision.

and if I was Lebrons agent I would have told him to go with his gut!

Whether or not Lebron made "The Right Decision" depends on what exactly he wanted to get out of his summer of free agency. If Lebron wanted to live in the rich cultural hub that is Miami, or if he wanted to spend his December months tanning on SouthBeach while enjoying a lack of state income tax, or if he wanted to see how much he could get people to talk about him this summer then yes by all means he made the right decision. However if he wanted to win a championship, or solidify his legacy as the most Jordanesque player of this millennium then it has yet to be determined whether his decision was the right one. On the one hand, Lebron is now with 2 other highly talented basketball starts in Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. Both of these players are better than anyone James has ever played with in Cleveland, so it would seem that his odds of winning a championship are higher with the Heat. Whether or not the three players can acquire the team chemistry needed to win an NBA championship is yet to be determined. Aligning stars on the same team does not always produce the desired results. Look at Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony in Denver. The two were both among the top five scorers in the NBA yet did not have any success at winning a title. In joining with two other all-star players James’ statistics are almost certain to go down, as will his chances of winning an MVP, scoring title and other personal accolades. The rationale is that with more talented team mates Lebron will not be needed to do as much scoring or single handedly take over games the way he has done up to this point in his career. The NBA also takes into consideration a players roll on his team when determining the MVP candidates. With a less centralized roll his chances at the MVP award have also greatly depleted. However, these factors are yet to be determined. If the Heat win a championship or five, or if Lebron averages a triple double he may very well prove that he has made the right decision.
As a fan of Basketball, it is my opinion that his decision was a poor one. The game of basketball is about role players. Everyone from the ball boy to the 6th man to the All-Star has a roll on their team. What the Miami Heat has done is take 3 players with essentially the same roll, the leader and put them onto the same team. I believe that more likely than not we will see one, two, or all three play at less than their potential because they are now in un-natural roles. Chris Bosh will no longer be the player we saw in Toronto, he now has a different and obviously supporting roll. Instead of making this spectacle, Lebron should have stayed in Cleveland and worked to make the players around him better. Counter critics of Lebron have cited that Michael Jordan had great players on his championship teams, but was he given great players or did he make those players great? The argument can go in either direction but as a fan I want to see the hero bring up the players around him and lead them to victory. The Miami collaboration seems more like some form of elaborated AAU team.

Is not the wrong decision, no one can say clearly to the next. After all, their occurrence in the future. .
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