In the Eastern Conference Semifinals this past season, LeBron James showed his immaturity by quitting on his team against the Boston Celtics.
Then, he revealed his self - absorption in the way he created a carnival act out of his free agency decision.
And finally, we all witnessed his disloyalty late last night, on national television no less, when the King left his hometown team to go play ball in Miami.
As Clevelanders, we have seen this countless times before. We have seen great teams choke in the playoffs. We have watched as superstars leave our city to go take their talents elsewhere.
This particular devastating event could be chalked up as simply another one of those chapters in the miserable story that is Cleveland sports, but, this one is different.
LeBron James was ours. The Cavs drafted him, catered to him, and surrounded him with sufficient talent. We crowned him "The King," and we cheered his every move. And not only did we adore him, but he was one of us. He was born and raised in northeast Ohio which makes his decision even more difficult to swallow. How could someone betray their own city like LeBron did last night? Yet, there he was, driving a knife into our backs and giving it one good twist as he headed out the door.
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