As an unbiased journalist in a jet-lagged haze wandering around JFK, I found it intriguing. There was no urgency to be good right away and look for quick fixes. Did James’s public image change overnight? That type of spectacle is not needed in today's media landscape, but it is understandable why James chose to go that route. LeBron James’ “The Decision” Explored in New Episode of Investigative Docuseries Backstory Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter Don Van Natta, Jr., Reveals Fresh Details Behind Controversial ESPN Program. Jetzt wurde enthüllt, dass die NBA in Person von Ex-Boss Stern die Show sogar verhindern wollte. After the 2018 Finals, it was almost a relief that he left; the prospect of watching the Cavs inevitably lose to the Warriors again and again was too much. If that remains true through the end of his career, it will be an impressive accomplishment in itself. Was it cruel to Cleveland? Then they got super specific in their noodling. LeBron James führt die Lakers nach dem Tod von Kobe Bryant zum Ziel und überzeugt auch als Wortführer gegen Ungerechtigkeit. Yes, in July 2010, LeBron James announced on live television that he would leave … Widely considered one of the greatest NBA players in history, James is frequently compared to Michael Jordan in debates over the greatest basketball player of all time. Somewhere in my 2011 Facebook feed is a conspiracy theory that the NBA would rig that year’s lottery for Cleveland to offset the loss of James. One post read, “Regardless of what Lebron’s real intention behind his words on Morey, he definitely messed up.” Several accused James of cowardice. That the most famous basketball player in the world has, by some interpretations, lent support to the Chinese government’s position over that of an American basketball executive will not hurt in maintaining relationships — and profits — for basketballers in China. While James announced his decision to join Miami Heat, 'The Decision' TV special faced a lot of backlash, as people accused the current Los Angeles Lakers star of being selfish and seeking the spotlight.As per recent reports, the NBA star came to regret his decision immediately after it aired. Today, a number of stars (and lesser players) around the league have their own logos and individual production companies and the notion of “owning one’s content” seems built-in to being an NBA player. But James and Carter, who sat down for two extensive conversations, have more to say. And all James did then was announce on national television that he was going to a different team. LeBron James' decision to move to the Lakers didn't come lightly. Ten years ago, LeBron James made "The Decision" to "take my talents to south beach," namely departing the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat. In the LeBron James Store, you can be a part of that commitment to being best with various versions of the bands LeBron wears each and every day as a reminder of this shared promise to lift each other up. But at times there are ramifications for the negative that can happen when you’re not thinking about others and you’re thinking about yourself.”, He was denounced immediately, particularly across social media. The issues of China and protests in Hong Kong are far different from N.B.A. Big Threes were all the rage, and LeBron, Love and Isaiah Thomas (who had come to Cleveland when Irving asked out) weren’t enough. “I also don’t think that every issue should be everybody’s problem.”. LeBron James’ TV special The Decision largely defined the 2010s in the NBA. If you don't remember, James was arguably the greatest free agent in NBA history. LeBron James hat live im Fernsehen bekannt gegeben, dass er die Cleveland Cavaliers nach sieben Jahren verlassen und ab der kommenden Saison für Miami spielen wird. It has been almost a decade since the last time LeBron James faced widespread backlash. My fault.) Am 8. Die Auswirkungen von "The Decision" waren immens. First the Cavs tried adding pretty good–level vets, like Larry Hughes, Mo Williams and Ben Wallace. (That led to one of the most unfortunate covers in recent SI history; we had a great Shaq story and threw him on the cover when Cleveland was up 2–1; three straight L’s and we looked pretty dumb. In 2010, LeBron James went live on television to announce his departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers. The scope of the backlash, compared with “The Decision,” is different for several reasons. Where is We’re not talking about money.