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Originally Posted by Montana Moe
Oh, and I'm in the pro-Lebron camp. The guy took less money to get a title, or five. I didn't like his announcement, but I respect his desire to win. If he hadn't been such a boner with "The Decision" he'd be lauded as a "team guy" and a player who isn't in it for himself, etc. Guys take less money to chase titles all the time, but because of a bad PR move this guy is Benedict Arnold.
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Not only "The Decision" but the way that he, Wade and Bosh treated free agency like a big joke. Wasted so many people's time. I mean, when top execs come out after a meeting with you and basically say "They're not coming here" - and these are highly experienced HR type people that can read you a mile away. Yet you continue the charade, and try to make a documentary out of the whole situation... It's just ridiculous. It's not just ONE bad PR move, it was months of bad PR moves that culminated in the worst PR move ever.
Add on the fact that the media has already crowned them champions before they've even played a game, and you build up a good amount of hate for them. Especially since I cheer for the Magic, and having all the pundits hand the SE division to the Heat, when the Magic are the team to beat there.