If you consider yourself an athlete, than you love to compete. Some compete for the pure enjoyment - others compete to win. When you are at the professional level: salaries, endorsement deals, and recognition are dependent upon performance, in addition to, wins and loses. As fans, we love to watch our team win - which is why we pay high ticket prices or even splurge on season tickets. However, some sports enthusiasts feel that paying to watch someone play gives them an automatic opinion.
Take for instance LeBron James of the Miami Heat. Yes, I admit, I was one of the 9 million viewers who tuned in to see what team LeBron would choose - in the back of my mind knowing that he would be going to either the Heat or Bulls; but hoping he would choose to stay in his hometown. Was I disappointed when he chose Miami? Of course! How fair was it that LeBron and D-Wade would be on the same team? The next A-Rod and Jeter? Not to mention, how would this decision affect the city of Cleveland? The city whose greatest love had just broken up with them, and chosing to move on to greener pastures.
Then I thought about the situation, this wasn't a long term relationship - LeBron wasn't committed to Cleveland, they didn't put a "ring on it" or try to keep him. It was expected for him to stay, and they never thought he would leave them, even if he was unhappy. Life is short, and often we only get one shot - so who could blame a natural athlete, a guy that competes and wins for a living, to switch to a team where he gets to play with his best friend, and is currently competing for an NBA title. I certainly can't. I wish LeBron the best, and am definitely cheering for the Heat. Team Heat baby!
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