^^ They also have a short window and low ceiling, too..their chances vs. any team that comes out of the West will always be matchup-dependent more than anything, as well..
Lebron's goal was to force Gilbert into as much luxury tax as possible, it was predicted by many for months prior to this off-season..part of it is revenge, the other part is the control factor, he's the Manning of the NBA, in that regard, always has been..
To be fair, it's a new age, most of today's stars grew up in a different era..a guy like Dad Killer was fully content with being a coon and a corporate shill(as Lebron kind of before the nation turned on him when he joined the Heat)..today's NBA stars are more empowered and powerful than ever with long-term goals beyond basketball, it's a trend that will continue to progress IMO..