Can't Wait To Be King...

He's tired of the talk, we should all be.

It's official: Lebron James cannot win in the court of public opinion.

The journey to this point has been a long one, but the perception of the game's most talented player has taken a complete 180.

Yes, he left titles on the table in both 2010 and 2011. Last year he clanged multiple game-winning opportunities. People criticized his approach, claiming he should develop a post game or defer. After his disappearance in the 2011 Finals, his mental toughness came into question again.


That brings us to this season. With a condensed schedule and most teams seemingly gasping for air, LBJ has taken his game to new heights (if that's even possible). He silenced critics with real star-level ferocity and debuted a few post moves. Yet somehow, the criticism returns.

But why am I surprised? This is what the media does. They crown individuals just to pick them apart later. If his lone weakness is late game heroics, should he be blamed for passing in the clutch? No. He's only doing what makes the most sense on that particular play.


The saddest part is that had Udonis hit the jumper to beat Utah or Lebron's pass led to an All Star win, people would look down upon those plays and say it wasn't the playoffs. There is nothing else for this man to do besides win a title. And the funny thing about NBA championships, is that they're decided in June. It's March. Let's reserve judgment for when it is most valid.