Written by Carolyn Hastings

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Opinion pieces abound.  Did LeBron fall into a semi-comatose state during the now infamous Game 6 fourth quarter?  Was LeBron calling us low life failures when he responded to a question regarding his reaction to public anger toward him since The Decision:

... at the end of the day, all the people that was rooting on me to fail, at the end of the day they have to wake up tomorrow and have the same life that they had before they woke up today. They have the same personal problems they had today ... They can get a few days or a few months or whatever the case may be on being happy about not only myself, but the Miami Heat not accomplishing their goal, but they have to get back to the real world at some point.

Is he too young to handle the pressure?  Does he lack leadership abilities?  Is he a follower; albeit a really bad one?

Did we spoil him?  Pamper him?  Enable him?  Did we love him too much, create a monster?

Critics of the critical say it's time for Cleveland to "get over it."   But we needed LB Jimmy to be the person we thought he was.  We gave him our all.  And if it takes not one, not two, not three, not four, not five, not six seasons to get over it, that's Our Decision.

Opinion pieces propel us toward the dreaded getting-over-it-goal but I must admit to a certain childish glee in action stories:

Pro Basketball Talk, quoting the Daily Variety on LeBron's much touted upcoming sports comedy film, 'Ballers' :

... in the wake of Miami's NBA Finals loss to the Dallas Mavericks, exec producer Michael Rosenberg told Variety that because the script is still being developed, "we are not shooting this summer."

Corky and Lenny's (from The Dallas Observer):

The Cleveland, Ohio, deli Corky and Lenny's is changing the name of their $10.50, "King Size Corned Beef Sandwich," according to TMZ. Moments ago, the sandwich was known as the "King James." What did they rename it, you ask? Why, it's now called "The Dirk Nowitzki Corned Beef Sandwich."

Houston Dollar Stores (Larry Brown Sports):

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but if you are going to voice it publicly you might as well find a way to be clever. That's why we can all appreciate the Houston-area dollar store that dropped their prices from 99 cents to 75 cents in honor of LeBron never being able to put together a fourth quarter.

My friend told me a similar joke yesterday, but the fact that a store was able to turn it into a marketing scheme and take advantage of LeBron's reputation as a choke artist is classic ... It's nice to know there are people out there who can put a unique spin on such a common opinion. 

Gov. John Kasich (from the Dallas Observer):

KASICH DECLARES DALLAS MAVERICKS "HONORARY OHIOANS"

 Congratulates NBA Champions for Win over the Miami Heat

COLUMBUS – Following Sunday's 105-95 victory by the Dallas Mavericks over the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, Gov. John R. Kasich issued a resolution honoring the champions on a successful season and declared members of the team and their fans to be "Honorary Ohioans." Gov. Kasich praised the Mavericks for the loyalty, integrity and teamwork they demonstrated throughout the season. He also recognized NBA Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki, who chose to keep his talents in Dallas by renewing his contract with the Mavericks in 2010 and forgoing free agency.

To read Gov. Kasich's resolution honoring the Mavericks, click here

 

 

It doesn't need to be this way.  A heart-felt apology; any sign of fan appreciation; we'd rather feel good than bad.  Until then, .Caverick Mavaliers everywhere will continue to begin conversations with . . . "so a guy asks LeBron for change of a dollar . . ."