Much ado about nothing. If LeBron DOES participate, then guys like Wade and Kobe will be under a lot of pressure to participate as well, which would be a great thing for the weekend.
And honestly, if it were Shaq that TNT was talking to during the contest, and he was saying all the things that LeBron was, would we be having this conversation? Sure, LeBron wants the light to be shone brightly on him - NEWS FLASH, SO DOES EVERY OTHER FREAKIN' PLAYER IN THE LEAGUE! You think MJ loved the spotlight? Kobe? That's just how it is.
Frankly, I don't understand the hate for BronBron. He entered the league a very good player, and has become the best. Every aspect of his game, he's improved - offensive and defensive - which just goes to show how hard he still works. What's he ever really done that people don't like? He could have already bolted Cleveland if he wanted, he didn't need to sign an extension. He might want to play in New York - again, EVERY player in the League wants to play where the lights are brightest.
Now, I'm rooting against the guy - but it's kind of like with Magic Johnson, I can root against the guy but still have the utmost respect for him. He plays the game hard and he makes it a team sport; I love that he's a willing passer, which isn't something you can say about Kobe (but that you could about Bird).
