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LeBron James Opts out Heat contract: Where where will he go next?

Charles Lenoir / June 25, 2014

I am a die heart Miami Heat fan and I will always be a Heat fan regardless of what LeBron James does. I was there in Miami during 2006 when we one our 1st Championship with Dwayne Wade (D-Wade) and Shaquille Oneal.

Folks have to understand the NBA is a business. LeBron is the greatest player in the world and will be remembered as one of the greats long after he retires regardless of what people say now.

LeBron James To Opt Out Of Deal

LeBron James had until June 30 to decide whether to opt out of the final two years of his contract with Miami. He was scheduled to make $20 million next season and had two years and about $42.7 million remaining on his deal.

LeBron James‘ agent Rich Paul has informed the Miami Heat that the four-time NBA MVP will exercise his early termination option and become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

Opting out does not mean that James has decided to leave the Heat, sources said.

2014 FIFA World Cup: Who Will Win?

Charles Lenoir / June 22, 2014

There are 32 countries from around the world that are competing in the 2014 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup hosted by Brazil.

In total there will be 64 FIFA World Cup matches, held from June 12 till July 13 2014, will be played in a total of 12 cities which are: Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Cuiabá, Curitiba, Fortaleza, Manaus, Natal, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and São Paulo.

But I love watching futbol (soccer) every four years! Of course I will be cheering for the USA team event though are chances are slim.

The USA World Cup Team

There are 23 players who have been selected for the World Cup 2014 USA national team. Notably absent from the list, Landon Donovan, was not selected.
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The 2014 NBA Finals – Miami Heat or San Antonio Spurs

Charles Lenoir / June 5, 2014

Well tonight is game one of the 2014 NBA finals! An NBA Finals rematch between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs will host the 2-time defending champs, the Miami Heat.

Heat fans you all remember Miami outlasted San Antonio in a thrilling seven games series last year!

The Spurs were three clear with five seconds left and staff at Miami’s American Airlines Arena started roping off areas in anticipation for a celebration! SMH!

Then Ray Allen did what he does best, hit a circus 3-pointer to tie it.

The Heat prevailed in overtime to force a Game 7, which Miami won by seven in South Beach.

Spurs fans can’t forget and are looking to dethrone the champs.

I can’t wait!

The MIAMI HEAT

The Miami are looking to become the first franchise to three-peat as NBA champions since the 2000-2002 Los Angeles Lakers.

To win a championship, the Heat will need to win at least once in San Antonio, which has the home-court advantage.

Miami would prefer to steal a road win and then end this at home in Game 6.

Lebron James is the best player in the world and has won the NBA MVP award three times (in 2009, 2010 and 2012). He has won the All-Star Game MVP award twice (2006 and 2008). He won the NBA Finals MVP award in 2012 and 2013.This will be his fifth time going to the NBA Finals (2W-2L).

LeBron will be key but Dwayne Wade and Chis Bosh will play crucial roles. Although somewhat inconsistent this season, Bosh has played well against the Spurs. And unlike last year, Miami has a very healthy D-Wade!