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Originally Posted by Rams Fan
Thing is, I don't know if KD leaving for Golden State was the best thing for his legacy.
I think people would look at him differently if he'd stayed in OKC or went somewhere that isn't Golden State. But in terms of rings, yes, 100% the right move.
People, at the time, faulted LeBron for leaving Cleveland because of how he announced it, not that he left Cleveland. Then, he came back to Cleveland and won a ring. He redeemed that part of his legacy and has legit nothing left to prove in his career. He can retire right now and say that he was the undisputed player of his generation.
Note: Shaq's prime didn't really overlap with LeBron's. I don't think Kobe belongs in the conversation. I could respect Duncan as an argument for best in his generation, but I think LeBron's track record compared to Duncan's speaks for itself.
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LeBron played it perfectly because he knew people are lap dogs and have short term memories.
He left Cleveland, got his rings and returned home as the prodigal son. Helped that the media was in his corner.