| 13 May 2010
Tonight is indeed the biggest game of the Bulls' season...why? You know why. Because this could happen:
And if that happens...all hell will break loose in Cleveland. Not to mention Sonny Vaccaro, the sports marketing legend and LeBron mentor, is adding fuel to the fire by saying the following about LeBron coming to Chicago on Waddle and Silvy yesterday:
"I think there is a shot. Legitimate? Sure. I think that all people would be very interested. The scenario has now been discussed, even though people deny everything. This could happen. If he chooses to leave, and I believe he will, he has the pick of the litter of where he can go. In my opinion, the Bulls are the perfect fit."
In terms of Calipari, Vaccaro said the following:
"If it happens, it will be because of the ultimate quest. What is the ultimate quest? To be a professional champion. And the only blight on the basketball court on John's resume is the failure with the Nets. This would be the only scenario in my mind -- I can't speak for John in an official capacity - that he would leave for. And it would also be tangible because of LeBron. There's a very close, wonderful relationship there, and the seeds have been sown over a period of time now. And it has nothing to do with anyone thinking they're going to either Chicago or the Knicks or John Calipari going back to the pros. It's a friendship."
The LeBron James to Chicago movement has turned into a serious grassroots movement. The site www.sendlebrontochicago.com, the same site I did a feature on yesterday, has now been featured on ESPN as well as Sports Illustrated Online. The forums over at Chi City Sports are definitely going crazy about it, and for the first time...EVER...I feel like the Bulls just may have a chance at landing LeBron. With a loss tonight being the precursor. So I now turn on my television and pray that the team I hate most happens to humble the player I like the least....the same player I want to carry the Bulls to their next dynasty starting next year. What a tangled web we weave. But hey, with a Cavs loss tonight, you might just see the following image next October:
