In northeast Ohio (that’s where I live, Sugarcreek, Ohio) there is a large cloud looming over. For many there is a sense of discouragement, depression, and defeat. I think, though, that there are enough lessons to go around for everyone.
LeBron James had the right to make any choice he wanted to make. Even God gives that to us, so we must give it to others. The problem is we don’t get to control the consequences of those decisions, and that’s what LeBron is feeling right now. He is experiencing something that probably he has never experienced before – a lot of negative and angry emotions.
Here’s another thought: Just because you say you are humble doesn’t mean that you are humble. Actions do speak louder than words. LeBron spoke of being humble, but last Thursday night was anything but an expression of humility.
Which leads me to a third thought: Be careful whom you get your advice from. It seems LeBron’s circle was more concerned about making a splash in the media, than how it would affect people. I imagine, that though they may not change their minds, they would change the way in which they delivered the message. It is said that “perception is reality,” and for most people that perception was that LeBron was arrogant, not humble.
It is said that off the court LeBron had a huge impact as well – injecting economic life into a franchise and an entire city. According to analysis by the Cleveland Plain Dealer, LeBron leaving will have an economic hit on the city and the region of nearly $200 million, and the value of the Cavs is projected to drop by about $100 million a year.
You should never be that dependent upon one individual.
