Some good, some bad in the ongoing dance between the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James.
LeBron James showed up at his appreciation day in Akron. Is that a good sign?Ok, so he showed up after all. We'll stop being crabby, and move the 'Meter in a happier direction.
While we take a moment to decipher what his appearance means, read our original post below:
It seems both the Cavs and LeBron James were concerned about the growing impression that they're not talking to each other, an impression rooted in LeBron's refusal to talk to prospective coach Tom Izzo in recent weeks. Fearing perhaps that this impression was creating a bitter feeling toward the Cavs superstar, they have let it be known that they are talking. About what, they haven't said, but we suppose talking is better than not talking, whatever the subject.
But as of this writing, about noon Saturday, the King has not shown up to greet the 5,000 people who showed up for LeBron Appreciation Day in Akron. Of course, he's under no obligation to do so, because it was organized without his input. Stiill, he was invited, and you'd think he could have managed a polite "Sorry, can't make it," if it wasn't convenient for him to attend.
Maybe LeBron is put off by the pleading tone of the "spontaneous" flash mobs and similar efforts to get him to re-sign with Cleveland. Deadspin isn't the only one suggesting the whole thing is getting a little sad.
For today, at least, these two positive and negative developments cancel each other out.
Today's updated reading: Lookin' Good
