Winners and Losers in wake of Lebron's decision

Ok, clearly we knew nothing about Lebron. We, as sports fans, all wanted him to think like we thought. To care about what we care about. To appreciate what we appreciate.

Last night we found out the hard way, he doesn't. And you know what? As wrong as I think his decision is, I can't blame him. He's doing what he wants to do. That's the only explanation. He really, really, really, really, really, really wanted to go to Miami. He cared about going to South Beach more than he cared about the consequences of his decision. That's it. He knew people would call him a coward. He knew people would say his legacy is tarnished. He knew Cleveland would burn his jerseys. He must've. As my bro wisely put it, he just wants to kick it with his homies.

Oh well, here are the winners and losers in the wake of his decision.....

WINNERS:

Dwayne Wade: Lebron. Christopher. You just got played by D-Wade. Hard. Dwayne will go down in history as the guy that Lebron and Bosh followed to Miami. If his legacy as Miami's greatest basketball hero wasn't already cemented, it is now. Wade will ALWAYS be first let in the club, then Lebron, then maybe Bosh if they're not partying with Alonzo Mourning or Tim Hardaway.

Derrick Rose: Maybe it's just me, but listening to him talk, I don't think he actually wanted Lebron to come to Chicago. He's the undisputable cornerstone of the team that will challenge the Heat for years to come. He may be a year or two away from being one of the top 5 talents in the NBA, but he'll get there, and he won't be in Lebron's shadow.

Colt McCoy: You're the new face of/only hope for Cleveland sports and you haven't seen a down of football.

Kobe: Last night the Black Mamba became the White Knight. He's the most honorable and loyal figure in the NBA, and the only hope to slay the 3-headed dragon. He is now the favorite to win the MVP next year, and if he beats the Heat (that's a big if), his spot among the NBA's top 5 players of all time is cemented at the age of 32.

The NBA: All leagues are better with a "Superteam." People finally have a reason to follow the NBA's regular season.

LOSERS:

Winter: Everyone hates you, even Mr. Ohio.

Chris Bosh: Congrats, you're Horace Grant! You are no longer an All-Star, you're Wade and Lebron's lap dog. Today (July 9, 2010) marks the day you became an afterthought in the collective minds of every NBA fan. I hope you really, really, really like winning basketball games.

Nike: Lebron's brand is diluted. All things Lebron are now all things Miami Heat. No more puppet commercials. No more 'Witness' campaign.

Cleveland/Ohio: Here's a scenario. Carmelo, Yao, and Tony Parker take less money to team up on the Cavs next year. A noble gesture to combat the evil guys in Florida and restore hope to a broken city....In reality, it's back to ground zero. The Browns are now the best team in the state.

CAA Sports Agency: Employed by all three of the Heat dudes. Less money for Wade, Bron, and Bosh, means less money for CAA.