Joe Tait on Lebron, Dan & Cavs

[Killakobe81]

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A snippet:

On Dan Gilbert indulging James: "Dan overdid it trying to placate LeBron ... It's like raising a child. If you give him everything he wants anytime he wants it ... that kid is going to come back one day and steal your car."

On James' character: "He never has been, never will be a leader. And down deep, he knows it. That's why he left to go with Wade. He'd rather let Wade be the leader."

On how the Heat were built: "I don't care how much these guys get paid. But I don't want the inmates running the asylum. I don't want the players acting like this is some summer league All-Star team that they put together themselves."

[mercos]

Completely agree with his point on Dan Gilbert indulging James. I did not follow Cleveland very closely, but the narrative that was portrayed was that Lebron had free reign while he played there. If true than it is even less surprising that he left the Cavs with their pants down. I disagree with his point on Lebron never being a leader. Though I am doubtful he will be, I don't think its out of the realm of possibility. Perhaps playing next to Wade will rub off on him. Time will tell there.

[Killakobe81]

Completely agree with his point on Dan Gilbert indulging James. I did not follow Cleveland very closely, but the narrative that was portrayed was that Lebron had free reign while he played there. If true than it is even less surprising that he left the Cavs with their pants down. I disagree with his point on Lebron never being a leader. Though I am doubtful he will be, I don't think its out of the realm of possibility. Perhaps playing next to Wade will rub off on him. Time will tell there.

I agree on all accounts. Much to early to make definitive statements about Lebron I think he still has a "outside" shot at GOAT. Heck, Eli makes his second Super Bowl and people are ready to bump him over his brother. Lebron wins at least 4 he gets in the convo ...