What LeBron opting out REALLY means

So now that LeBron James has opted out of the final 2 years of his contract, let's talk about what this actually means. One, take into account that since he's been on the Heat he's been to the finals every year. No they didn't win all 4 appearances but no other team in basketball can say they've done that. Two, LeBron has always said he'd take less money to win, and he proved that by leaving some cash on the table signing in Miami. And last but not least... LeBron is Miami right now. Regardless of those who think the fans in that town actually love Wade more, we on the outside see the truth. Wade ain't the one with commercials showing the whole city running with him, he's also not the one you hear about on rap anthems by the area's finest lyricists from Rick Ross to DJ Khaled. Truth is LeBron is running things in that city, period point blank.

Now taking all that in mind do you honestly think a LeBron is leaving the Heat? I don't. I think he at least expects Chris Bosh to opt out as well soon to add to the revenue Pat Riley can use to make this Heat team a contender for at least 3-4 more years. Carmelo isn't a realistic option in my eyes. Him and LeBron play the same position, and Melo needs to be on his own team. I e expect Miami to upgrade at the PG, SF, and PF positions. Some are already talking Kyle Lowry as a possible target. If they can find another quality SF say a, Chandler Parsons or a Danny Granger to play extended minutes when LeBron is at the PF that'd be a big pick up too. After Bosh the Heat is thin at PF. At times they like to play him at C too, so his backup should be a quality player that can make plays when the opportunities are there. Udonis Haslem isn't going to cut it anymore. A player I think they'll be interested in at that spot is Andre Blatche. His all around game is exactly what the Heat need out of their PF.

But regardless of who their bringing in with the money freed up from LeBron opting out let's not get things twisted people, LeBron didn't opt out to play in Cleveland. Nor did he do it to play in New York or Los Angeles. He did it so he'd have a chance to play in Miami till he retired. At least I believe so.