More Than A Game

Just got through watching "More Than A Game" last night and I've got to say, I give it 4 stars. The way the director weaves the main story and each players personal bio's is well done and seamless. If you haven't seen this movie I would recommend you watch it on netflix (free streaming right now) or go to your local dvd store because it's worth the time. Believe me, my wife, who isn't a sports fan enjoyed the movie and if she did I know all of you will.

Here are a few take away moments from the movie and if you haven't seen it and are planning to don't read any further.

1. One of the intriguing points of the movie is the impact the media scrutiny had on the team and specifically Lebron who was placed under the microscope. It's amazing how fickled the media are as you observe reporters first raising Lebron on a pedestal than deciding to turn on him after the "Hummer". Watching as grown men take pot shots at him in restaurants and wherever they played helped me to realize that James learned at a young age how quickly people can turn on you, which must have prepared him for his move out of Cleveland.
2. Another aspect of the movie that stood out was the relationship of the Fab 4. A story of loyalty and brotherhood, you learn throughout the movie how important their relationship on the court were to each other. How many of these young men faced challenges at home and utilized their love for each other and the game of basketball to overcome their challenges. This experience may be one of the reasons why James decided to play with people he called his friends and when Wade and Bosh chose Miami it may have been easier for him as he understood that wherever his friends were that's where he would be. (James and the others chose their high school because one of the Fab 4 (Dru) would have a better chance playing).
   

Again, I encourage anybody reading this to watch this movie and if you do, you'll learn more about the psyche of Lebron and what a team goes through when put under a microscope with extreme expectations. So go and watch it.