So The King has moved on to the Heat after what can only be described as an acrimonious parting from Cleveland. LeBron James has so much talent that you wonder if he was worried about his "legacy" had he chosen to play in Chicago, a great fit, or even in New York and did not win in either place. Championships are not guaranteed, of course.
So then this looks like a move to hedge his bet, to better ensure that he will eventually get that ring. Ironically it won't be next year. Miami has so over spent that they don't even have a mid-level exception this year under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. D-Wade, James and Bosh are going to be surrounded next year by a lot of ninth of tenth man roster players; in short, NBA minimum salary players and rookies. Hardly the type of team on which to begin a dynasty.
My best guest? Next year they are out in the second round of the playoffs. Perhaps in two years they will be championship material in terms of a complete team. If I had to predict the future, I'd see one or maybe two rings, especially if Kobe retires during this run. We'll see.
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