LeBron's two best (and worst) options

As a LeBron fan, I am glad he opted out of his contract. Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade make way too much money than they're worth, and therefore Miami can't afford any more help. So where should LeBron go?

LeBron has two amazing options, but would have to work a little 'forcing of hand' to make one of them happen.

1. Take Blake Griffin's spot in Los Angeles

Make a sign and trade deal for Blake Griffin. One thing LeBron James has never had to is really good, experienced coach. LeBron, unlike many other super stars, wants to listen to his coach and play team basketball. LeBron would do very well playing for a great coach like Doc Rivers.

LeBron already has a great friendship with Chris Paul. And having a good defensive center in DeAndre Jordan is something the Heat never had and desperately needed in the finals this year.

2. Join Carmelo Anthony in Houston

I've been saying this for a long time and I'll say it again. Carmelo Anthony is a thousand-times a better player when he plays with LeBron. When Carmelo plays with the King, he lets LeBron handle the ball and drive to the hoop. When they play together, Melo becomes an off-the-ball jump shooter. When this happens, Melo breaks Olympic records, all star records, and other records for 3 pointers made. If LeBron and Melo could team up, Carmelo would win the scoring title for sure and LeBron would probably average 10 assists a game.

For this to work, the Rockets have to get rid of James Harden. He's a ball hog. He's not as good a driver as LeBron and he's not as good a shooter as Melo. The only all star in the NBA that plays worse defense than Melo is Harden. Harden+Melo+LeBron would be horrible. Howard+Melo+LeBron would be magic.


          Really though, wherever LeBron ends up, I will be rooting for him. I love LeBron's approach basketball on and off the court. There are, however, two spots where I really hope he DOESN'T end up.

1. Los Angeles Lakers

Going to the Lakers would be horrible for LeBron. The fans that hate him the most are the Laker and Kobe fans. They are also the fans that are hardest to win over. If LeBron goes the LA and doesn't win 2 championships right away, he'll get booed out of the building. Also, LeBron would lose a lot of fans like me that love him and hate the Lakers. I will still hope he does well statistically, but I cannot cheer the Buss family, Kobe Bryant, or that franchise to win any more championships. I just can't. Bottom line, LeBron would lose a lot of fans, respect, and won't get that back from the Laker fans.

2. "Home Sweet Home" Cleveland Cavaliers

Lastly, I would advise LeBron not to go back to Cleveland. The Owner was so bitter when LeBron left that he wrote that awful letter to him. The front office sucks. The team sucks. Going back to Cleveland could be the biggest mistake of his career.



Be smart LeBron!