It's not race, Lebron James, but it might be you

Mitch Albom's purpose in this article is to reveal the self-centeredness of Lebron James. When asked if race played a factor in Cleveland fans' disgust with the "The Decision" debacle, James simply stated, "I think so at times. It's always, you know, a race factor." Albom goes on to argue that if a rational approach was taken to this Lebron might have realized he is now the most hated man in Cleveland because the people feel betrayed. A born and raised Ohioan, James had all the makings of a lifelong hometown hero. However after keeping Cleveland in the dark during free-agency, James left all that behind to "take his talents to South Beach". Albom presents his opinion that James's motives for leaving were purely egotistical. He goes on to say that in no way, shape or form was racism a factor in the criticism Lebron received for his hasty departure.

I completely agree with Mitch Albom's stance on the this issue. There is no way Lebron can say his critics despise him because of race. Lebron's skin could be red, yellow, white, black, pink, purple, hunter's orange or robin's egg blue. It still wouldn't change the Cleveland fans' opinions on their disgraced former icon and darling. When James was seemingly commited to his team he up and left the organization. Nowhere is anything said about race. Scapegoats aside, the best thing James could have done was face his haters and critics and give his former team an explanation for the exodus of "his talents".

Albom best enforces his point that race is not a factor through the anecedote about "Leo". This passage of the article successfully highlights his moral shortcomings. It effectively shows that no matter what color or race this character is his actions reflected an egotistical, self-absorbed human being.

I think its safe to say that while basking in the South Beach sun James could take a lesson in humbleness and ditch his ego. He was loved for his game and talents not all of this nonsensical baggage that made the flight with him to Miami. Lebron James needs to remember what made him famous in the first place.