The mere term now inspires deep passions – of hubris and hope, of decadence and disloyalty. The event – LeBron James making his free agency choice on a self-produced, hour-long, nationally televised live infomercial – was unnecessary, gratuitous and, ultimately, disastrous.
Next season, Deron Williams will make a cool $16.4 million. The year after that he will make a cool $17.8 million to lead the Utah Jazz - if he picks up his player option. Utah has been a frustrating place for Williams this season. They started out the season hot, as the cardiac kids winning.