NBA Free Agency - Winners and Losers

I am so tired of the NBA. Not sure if I'll put any time or effort into watching next season. This whole free agency farce has taken any love I've had for the game and flushed it. At least my wife will be happy not to hear me scream at the TV.

Losers

1. LeBron James - that's right, LeBum is at the top of my list. He sold out pure and simple. Gave up. Quit. Admitted he isn't the anointed one. Needs his hand held to be successful. Talent he has, grits and guts are lacking. I can't for a moment think that the likes of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson or Larry Bird pulling this move. It's about competing, beating the other guy that drove these true legends of the game. Rings happened because they were great. Surely, LeBum will be bowed down to by all media sorts but his troubles have just begun and he hasn't a hint about it.
2. New York Knicks - How would you like to be a Knick season ticket holder right now. For two years you have been told that the gutting of the roster and the pitiful excuse of a basketball team was all about signing LeBum in his free agency year. Well, you lose again because LeBum is not coming and now your team is likely worse than ever and you'll be still be paying through the teeth for the right to boo your bums. Carmelo is only another 360 or so days away from his free agency. Good luck with Amar'e as your centerpiece.
   
3. ESPN - A used to think ESPN was the Messiah of sport networks. They did things better than the major networks. Not anymore. That masquerade of a show last night flashed their true colors. Do anything to STAGE an event. Nothing is real anymore. Innovation is a thing of the past.
4. David Stern - Nice league!! The inmates are running the show. But then again you have repeatedly promoted individuals over your teams. Owners get no bang for their buck with you in control. You only have to look what teams have dominated winning championships to realize the fix is in.
5. Miami Heat - I'll make this bet right now. They will never win a NBA Championship with James, Wade and Bosh. The Lakers of the late 60's with West, Baylor and Chamberlain tried and they failed. You need a 8-10 man rotation and you're out of cap space. Besides, how long will it take before one of those primadonnas gets their feeling hurt. It's my team.
   

Winners

1. Dan Gilbert - No longer held hostage by LeBron. Nice to hear honest true emotions of an owner not having to kiss the ass of his should be superstar. Plenty of cap room. Can now build a Team.