The strangest, funniest and yet most predictable reaction to LeBron James joining the Los Angeles Lakers is some variation of, "Why on Earth would he go to the West!?"
As if staying in the NBA's softer Eastern Conference would guarantee a continuation of his annual spot in the Finals.
As if his what surrounded him in Cleveland was anything special beyond him.
As if the Celtics and 76ers aren't rising and poised to put the top of the East in contentious play.