Lebron James joins Miami Heat
Lebron James announced on Thursday during a live show broadcast over national television that he would be leaving Cleaveland. The two-time MVP would be joining Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh and would wearing a Miami Jersey next season. James was the top pick during the 2003 NBA draft and has been with the Cavaliers since.
Aside from Miami and Cleveland, the Chicago Bulls, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks and L.A. Clippers were interested in enlisting James. But James Decided to grab the opportunity to play with Wade and Bosh in a bid to win the Championship this coming season. The trio already played together as a team when they won the gold medal for Men's Olympic Basketball during the Beijing Olympics. Lebron's addition to the heat's rooster would make Miami a tough contender in the eastern conference.
Lebron James grew in a town 40 miles from Cleveland called Akron, Ohio. The fans that has supported James since he was a teenager felt betrayed. The once hometown hero is now the Villain. The town in now dismantling a 10 feet Mural of Lebron James that has stood in downtime Cleveland for years. It is an image of James which includes the phrase "We are all witnesses". Several Irate Fans has burn their Lebron James Jersey while some threw rocks at the mural. The prices for Lebron James Merchandise has also gone down since he announced his signing with Miami.
Dan Gilbert, owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has accused Lebron James of not giving his best during the Playoffs in the last two seasons. He stated that James needs to go a team with two superstars to win a championship. Gilbert also said that Cleveland would win a championship before the heat does.
