Heightened security? Secret itinerary? Does the president warrant this much attention? As Lebron James makes his much anticipated return to Cleveland I can't help but think something very weird is going to happen tonight. Will we see a fan streaking onto the court? Will Lebron's mom get into a fight? Expect long delays during this game as debris all over the the floor is a given. Something in the back of my mind tells me that the Cleveland fans may get so unruly that this game gets cancelled.
As Lebron stated earlier this game (if they get a chance to play it) will be emotional. Lebron has mixed feelings because Cleveland is where he played his first 7 years and for the most part he has fond memories. He got to stay close to his family and had a great relationship with his teammates and the community. Lebron donated millions of dollars to local charities and selflessly volunteered his time to helping others. In the end basketball is a business however and the best thing for Lebron personally, professionally, and financially was to take his talents down to South Beach. Shouldn't his contributions to the city give him a free pass?
Maybe in a regular city, but we're talking about Cleveland, the capital of gut wrenching heartache. 98 yard drives, fumbles, blown saves, Craig Ehlo, you name it Cleveland's been through it. That's why it was so hard for fans when Lebron (one of their own) stuck a knife in their backs by leaving the Cavs on national television at a local boys and girls club. That's why the city was in mourning for months after "the decision." Cleveland fans felt that because Lebron was a native he should understand better than anyone the painful impact of his departure and that he wouldn't put them through that again. They were wrong. Basketball is a business first and Cleveland fans found that out the hard way. In a perfect world Lebron James gets a standing ovation for years of service and making the Cleveland Cavaliers a relevant franchise in the NBA. In the real world Lebron probably gets spit on and hit in the head with a rock. It's must see TV either way. Enjoy.
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