I know, ok? I know, it wreaks of conspiracy theory. like GrownUps wreaks of box office flop. I know this because despite the millions of dollars they've spent plugging the movie in EVERY NBA PLAYOFF GAME....Nobody is talking about it. I'm a waiter, my entire day is water cooler banter. Not one word about Grown Ups, good luck boys. You are so far off peoples radar i hesitated to even use the analogy. maybe nobody will get it, and my blog will flop, just like you. but i decided to keep it because just like Grown Ups nobody is talking about Lebrons future in green.
It Could Happen
Nobody! not even Bill Simmons: Conspiracy Super-Theorist. The guy is the fuckin king of conspiracy theories and not a peep. It makes too much sense to completely ignore, I guess thats how they start.
But this isnt a conspiracy theory, despite all the classic tricks that it plays with you, it cant be. This is what is so phenomenal about Lebron James is he makes us think about his future like it's in the past. perhaps it's a product of an era but since Lebron exploded onto the national spotlight in his junior year of high school we have thought of his every move in terms of his legacy.
With Magic and Bird We fell in love with the game, we made it a priority to pay attention, Basketball became our #1 chick, threatening baseball as the national pastime. Our next superstar transcended our feelings. Michael Jordans love for basketball was psychotic, he had a clause in his contract termed "love of the game clause". The only one ever, if you were curious. He dominated, to such a level when he left, we collectively hated the NBA. Who was our next superstar? Kobe is complicated. No face of a sport has treated everything around him with arrogant contempt quite the way Kobe does. We always were reminded of Jordan. alpha dog shooting guard, 3peats, coached by Phil Jackson. I think its fair to say in the big NBA family tree Kobe is Mjs little brother. Kobe never escaped Jordans legacy and he seems to feel it, and play in terms of his legacy. Kobes obsession with what other people think gives us our next superduperstar; Lebron James and the phenomenon of WHAT WILL HE DO?!?! It seems like this decision will tell us so much about who he is....
It Could Happen
Conspiracy Theories revolve around mystery. more commonly mystery in significant past events. For the record I dont think Castro killed Kennedy. I think Biggies definitely dead but Pac? he might still be thuggin somewhere on the globe. I'm saying Delonte West probably didnt bang Lebrons mom but its fuckin fun to think about, thats why conspiracy theories thrive. But that is whats perplexing about this situation. Cospiracy theories live off one fairly basic idea:
It Could Have Happened.... odd that nobody has brought up something so possible....yet
#1. IS IT BETTER TO BURN OUT OR TO FADE AWAY
Kevin Garnett is old, his knees hurt, clearly. He's a high post player only at this stage in his career. He may decide to walk away if he wins this championship. After all, he doesnt seem like the type of player to keep playing when he knows he cant give his all anymore, especially when 40 million of the celtics salary, almost 3/5 of the salary cap, is wrapped up in himself and Paul Pierce, giving the Celtics little to no chance at competing going forward. A championship this years would give Garnett and this version of the Celtics the very attractive option of walking away on top. If Garnett Retires, the Celtics suddenly have almost 20 million to work with in the next 2 seasons. Clearly enough to find room for Lebron....i know, interesting but not enough to convince you.
#2. WHEN A FRIEND TELLS YOU A THING YOU LISTEN
KG gushes about the Celtics organization, His fondness for the History and Lore in Boston is no secret. Neither is his close friendship with Bill Russell, or his interest in acting as a mentor. Interestingly he chose to tell the national media all this after the Celtics eliminated the Cavs this spring in what may have been Lebrons last game with Cleveland. "I told him; If I had known what I know now about this organization I may not have made the same decisions" A paraphrase of KGs comments about his loyalty to Minnesota and maybe perhaps a small moment of recruitment?
#3 THE GRASS IS AWAYS GREENER: Possible Lebron destinations (other than Boston)
New York Knicks - why would Lebron go there. He's walking into a worse rebuilding situation than he's been in. He wants to win, but he also wants to be a Global Icon and no stage presents that quite like NYC.
New Jersey Nets - He's friends with Jay-z, who partially owns the Nets I really can't think of another reason. although a starting five of Lebron, Devin Harris, Brooke Lopez Courtney Lee and another free agent doesnt look so shabby. He could win there but the Nets have much to be desired as an organization.
LA Clippers - Will not happen with the current owner at the helm, although a cross city rivalry with Kobe seems pretty intriguing.
Chicago Bulls - best possible team (other than celtics) but why would you go play in Jordans shadow, for an organization that never won shit before MJ and hasnt won shit since. It would make more sense to stay in Cleveland where he already plays for a franchise that didnt win shit before he got there. He means more in Cleveland than he will mean anywhere else...except Boston
Why Lebron would choose Boston if it was a possibility???
Why wouldnt you come to Boston, you have a franchise with the pedigree of greatness and winning, with a vacant superstar savior position opening up. One that has already been broken in by Bill Russell and Larry Bird and Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. The waters warm, its easy to succeed in Boston, it is brutal to fail. All great players want to be in great habitats and to have great point guards. Rondo and Lebron is scary to think about isnt it?? Lets at least entertain this until its in the past. Welcome to Titletown King James, I'm a witness
