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Two years before LeBron James was eligible for free agency, basketball teams across the conference began preparations to woo him to their cities. From billboards, to calls from celebrities, even seven calls from the President of the United States urging him to go with the Bulls, and special engineering by team presidents to support his salary, all were placing themselves to be in vital contention. When the day finally arrived, only six cities -- Cleveland, New York, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, Brooklyn -- were in contention. James met with representatives from each team at his home in Akron. Discussions commenced on July 1, but his announcement would have to wait until July 8, 2010. During those days he debated with himself as to which team he should affiliate with.
He said his decision was actually made in a dream in the early morning hours of Thursday. Later that morning he shared his thoughts with his mother. Then that night, at 9 o'clock, on a special edition of ESPN, he declared his intentions. He would play for the Miami Heat.
In the interview with Jim Gray, regarding the overtures he received as a free agent, James said, "I can't say it was always in my plans, because I never thought it was possible." But it did become possible, and Miami is going to give James the opportunity that eluded him for seven years in Cleveland, a chance to win a championship ring.
Paul wrote in our lectionary reading that we are to live by "the hope to which he has called you." As James realized in his own life, we do not always know what that will be, but in hope, we continue to pursue our dream.
Ron L.
He said his decision was actually made in a dream in the early morning hours of Thursday. Later that morning he shared his thoughts with his mother. Then that night, at 9 o'clock, on a special edition of ESPN, he declared his intentions. He would play for the Miami Heat.
In the interview with Jim Gray, regarding the overtures he received as a free agent, James said, "I can't say it was always in my plans, because I never thought it was possible." But it did become possible, and Miami is going to give James the opportunity that eluded him for seven years in Cleveland, a chance to win a championship ring.
Paul wrote in our lectionary reading that we are to live by "the hope to which he has called you." As James realized in his own life, we do not always know what that will be, but in hope, we continue to pursue our dream.
Ron L.
