Lebron Hype

We here in the city of Cleveland are overwhelmed by the Lebron soap opera.  Will he sign?  In the sports page, they are publishing every day the latest rumors.  It is really picking up as the Cavs now have fired their coach Mike Brown.  I am as big a fan as any out there, but really so what?  If we gave as much attention to the other problems in our city as we do the Lebron saga, maybe we could accomplish a lot more.  I recognize the importance of having a superstar in your city, especially one that is home grown - I get that.  But for crying out loud - let's put it in its perspective.   Will life go on if Lebron leaves?  If he leaves, he will follow a well established pattern of players leaving for the mega cities such as LA, Chicago, and New York.  After all, Cleveland is not the big stage.  Pro sports is big business, not true sport.  Lebron says he has to council with his "team" before signing.  He wasn't referring to his sports team, but his agent, his marketing firm, etc.  Kevin Garnett supposedly told him "do what is best for your family".  Sounds rather silly - do I stay and make 30 million in Cleveland or go and make 30 million in New York?  I am sure his family will make do either way.  

Lebron, I have followed you since you were 14 here in Akron.  You have showed some decent maturity for one so young who was anointed a superstar at such a young age (although please marry the woman that you have two children with).  I hope you factor in what it really means to be a hometown guy.  If you don't, well then good for you and your family and we wish you well.  And life in Cleveland will go on.