It has been reported that Lebron James may be considering joining David Beckham, in bringing an MLS team to Miami. A couple of things come to mind when I hear this:
The first being, at this stage in American culture, particularly in Miami, there is a definite place for a soccer team. This city, flooded with Latin Culture, needs a "futbol" club. Not to mention, with the name of Lebron James and David Beckham behind it, I don't see how it can go south.
Now, if you are a Miami Heat fan, this may be the best news you could possibly hope to hear. With Lebron James' pending free agency rapidly approaching; the question of his 2015 destination is highly in question. To me, the idea of him creating more roots in Miami, would put my mind at ease, atleast if only a little bit.
If you look back on Lebron James career, and his journey to become the next "great one", ie. Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant; there is one thing missing. A franchise with his name on it. We are now at the stage in the game when we can ask ourselves, "Could this be Miami?", "Will he embrace the opportunity of being Mr. Miami?" If a Miami soccer franchise isn't enough to appease the South Florida residents; Lebron's wife, Savannah, will be opening her own juice bar in Miami as well. Which in my opinion, would be a poor decision if the King had any intent on bailing on the city.
Another point to note; Lebron James, above all, is a business man. He knows above anybody else, that if he gets involved in big business in Miami, and then leaves for another team; the likelihood of these businesses succeeding after another "decision" will plummet tremendously. I am sure he will weigh all of his options before he stirs the pot too much. But to say the least, the outlook looks a little bit brighter for the Heat these days.
It seems to me that this is just a family who may have found a home in South Beach. In my eyes, it would take a lot more than a few extra dollars to move this thriving "James Corporation" back into the cold!
Sleep easy Miami.
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