The start of another NBA season is upon us, and the two time defending champions Miami Heat are still the most hated team in the League. Led by the big three of Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh; the Heat have a strangle hold on the National Basketball Association. America loves a winner, or so I thought. No current team creates feelings on opposite sides of the spectrum like the Miami Heat. Either you love Miami or you loath them. Lebron James is unquestionably the best basketball player on the planet. James was once a beloved homegrown hero; (Akron Ohio) drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 1st pick in 2003 NBA draft. James has become a polarizing figure in the NBA. His star has rocketed, starting with him earning rookie of the year honors for the 2004 season. Seven seasons later Lebron had become: a league MVP, multiple times an allstar, and all NBA player. The awards piled up but one accomplishment eluded James, a NBA championship. James felt like a change of scenery and two allstar players, (Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh) could help him become a champion. James became a free agent in the summer of 2010 and chose to sign with the Miami Heat. This announcement was aired on live television; in what was dubbed, The Decision. This was the start of the "Bron Hate." In an instant; Lebron went from beloved superstar, to hated traitor. Never mind that James' free agency allowed him to decide his prefered destination. Nevermind that The Decision helped to raise over 6 million dollars for the Boys and Girls Clubs across America. Despite the national backlash over leaving Cleveland, Lebron and the Miami Heat roared into the 2010-11 NBA playoffs. The Heat made NBA finals but lost to Dallas in 6 games after having a 2-1 series lead.
James had a finals series that he'd love to forget and the hate continued. Critics and fans alike said that James had no heart; that he shrunk in the big moments. The pressure was on James to perform and he has: leading Miami to back to back NBA championships the last two seasons, earning finals MVP both seasons, and also winning the league MVP in back to back seasons. Lebron James is now a two time NBA champion who is in the prime of his career. Instead on hate, we should appreciate his artistry. I know a few "Bron" haters. No matter what he does or how many championships he may win, he'll never be MJ. This is true; but with a face like this I ask, Man why y'all still hatin on Bron?
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