NBA
May 31 2009, Rudolf

I watched my first NBA game of the season last night. I was on hand to cheer the crowning of King James, as in LeBron James. But the god’s had a different plan.

I watched in horror as what many thought was inevitable crumbled in my own eyes....

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After accepting the NBA Most Valuable Player award at a ceremony at James’ alma mater, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, in Akron, Ohio on Monday, May 4, 2009, Lebron James heads through a gauntlet of fans in his custom built Ferrari.