Hail to the King

The knock on Lebron James this year is that he's coasting, that he seems uninterested, and that he doesn't seem to have the fire in his belly of a true champion. So maybe he's not the next Michael Jordan, and maybe he's just sick of playing in godawful Cleveland. Regardless,...

By Jesse Hyde

March 1, 2007

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The knock on Lebron James this year is that he's coasting, that he seems uninterested, and that he doesn't seem to have the fire in his belly of a true champion. So maybe he's not the next Michael Jordan, and maybe he's just sick of playing in godawful Cleveland. Regardless, Bron-Bron is still one of the five most exciting players in the NBA, and you can be assured that when his Cavs come to the American Airlines Center Thursday the joint will be a-rockin'. For tickets and information, visit nba.com/mavericks. The game starts at 7 p.m. Ride DART to avoid traffic and global warming.
Thu., March 1, 7 p.m.

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