As the euphoria over the earth-shaking news has gradually subsided over the last week and a half, a vital question has emerged from the background and come into greater focus.
There are plenty of theories, none of which are particularly convincing. James hasn’t provided any clarity, since he has yet to speak publicly about his decision.
There’s something disconcerting about the inability or refusal on the part of James to convey a clear and credible vision of how he plans to restore the Lakers to their former glory. The absence of a substantive explanation could be interpreted as a signal that the Lakers represented the best option in a series of less than ideal choices, as opposed to the ultimate platform to enhance his claim as greatest basketball player of all time.