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The anticipation of the WNBA superstars, Candace Parker, Diana Taurasi, and Tamika Catchings, competing for a record fifth consecutive gold medal and NBA all-stars, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and LeBron James, playing on one unified team did not disappoint basketball fans.
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Bryant and LeBron James, among other stars, did not have their own press conferences, only group availability.
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Chris Bosh scored 23 points for Miami, which played without LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Mario Chalmers, all held out with injuries that are not believed to be serious.
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LeBron could radically augment the brand of his chosen franchise and, if that franchise does not continue to be the Cavaliers, devalue the brand of the Cavs and, yes, the city of Cleveland.
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Tiger, Kobe and LeBron (first names only needed with this crew) are supposed to be attracting customers, not making their stomachs turn.
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