Narrative

Matt Ranieri 5/22/12 Ms. Dabrush section 4 Narrative Writing


 * ESPN Live on Monday June 1st 2010 In Sport center Stage.**

“ Sources say that LeBron is questioning returning to Cleveland because of the fact that he can not win a championship there.” says reporter Chris Broussbard. “LeBron James, one of the most terrifying men to play against in the game of Basketball. 6 feet 9 216 pounds, LeBron is a two time MVP with the Cavaliers, but they can’t win a championship because of the players around him. He says he wants to find another star to play with so he can finally win his ring. Myself and many reporters will follow LeBron James and this story over the offseason about ‘The Decision’ he is going to make.” This is the biggest story in the game of basketball since the retiring of the greatest basketball player ever to live, Michael Jordan and I get to be one of the lucky reporters to follow. My name is Mackie O’Brian or Mo for short and this “Decision” that the king is going to make will be one for the ages. He can choose to go back to Cleveland and the Cavs can support him with another star. This is the least likely road he will take though, which puzzles owner Dan Gilbert because he says that he has done so much for LeBron and the Cavaliers are on the brink of winning a title if LeBron chooses to stay. I heard throughout some of my sources, who I will not name, that there are three other teams LeBron is looking at other than Cleveland; the New York Knicks, the Chicago Bulls, and the Miami Heat. Now the Knicks already have one major star in Amare Stoudamire along with the Heat in Dwyane Wade. The Bulls also have this years MVP in Derrick Rose. any of these teams sound great to me, but it’s not up to me, it’s up to the King as this story moves along we will keep everyone updated.


 * September 1 2010 LeBron Giving Update at press conference**

Today is the day that LeBron is giving his update on the long going conflict between him and the four teams that he is deciding to move for the next season. I’m Mo reporting on the scene at his house in Akron and lets listen in on what he has to say about “the Decision”. “How’s everyone doing today? I’m honored and humbled that all of you would come to my house just to hear my decision to play next season. So far I’ve narrowed it down to three teams. Those three teams can give me the greatest chance of winning a Championship. Each of these teams have signed a key opposition in the offseason and myself would definitely be a great addition to any one of these teams. So far the only team off the list is the New York Knicks. The Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, and Cleveland Cavaliers are still on my list. The Heat have added one of my close friends in Chris Bosh, the Bulls have added a great forward in Carlos Boozer, and the Cavs have added The best center in the Country in Dwight Howard.” LeBron quoted. “What was the main factor or factors that contributed to the Knicks being eliminated from your list of teams that you were contacting” I asked intently. “Um well the Knicks were a great team to choose. They have a wonderful city, a great atmosphere, and a great team also. Although I spoke to Amare and I told him that there would probably be too much drama if i went to New York. Plus this team is also looking to sign Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler. We agreed that we would see each other in the playoffs someday and so I just parted ways from the idea of going New York.” “Now that you have chose your top three teams which of them is at the top of the list?” I added in just to make the topic more interesting. “Well the top of the list changes everyday. One day it’s this team and the next day that team is on the bottom. Today though my favorite team to choose is the Chicago Bulls. I just loved the way they were playing last year when the season ended. As you may know it is also my home town. Plus Derrick Rose is one of the most athletically gifted point guards in the NBA and playing with him would definitely take the load of my shoulders. Chicago is a great city to live in that’s all I’m saying for today!” LeBron said slamming the door on my face and heading back into the house with a grin across his face. “Well you heard from the man himself folks.The New York Knicks fans must be devastated to be off the kings list, but there are still three teams left on the list. Hopefully one will be happy but for the other two, a missed opportunity of a life time. I’m Mo reporting from LeBron’s house. So long ESPN watchers. We’ll keep you all updated on this miraculous story following LeBron James ‘Decision’.” Mo signed off and flew back to the ESPN headquarters in Los Angeles.


 * October 10 The Week before the season starts. Lebron says he is 1 day away from “decision” ESPN headquarters brought him in for an interview. I get to do the interview.**

“Well LeBron, here we are, only one week away from the NBA season and you have said that you will make your decision tomorrow. How or when will everyone find out?” I asked. “Tomorrow there will be a live televised event called “The Decision” on at 8:00 pm where you get to sit down with me and reveal the team that I will be playing for next year.” He proclaimed. “Me? Wow that’s is an honor LeBron. Now the last time we saw you at your house you said that there were three teams left on your list; The Chicago Bulls who were at the top of your list, The Miami Heat, and your original team, The Cleveland Cavaliers. Is that not correct?” I asked trying to sound like I was being cool. “You are correct Mo.” He said. “Now LeBron, there is obviously an anxious wait for your arrival at all three of these cities. Have you told any three of the teams where you will be going, and if so what was their reaction?” I added. “Well Mo, you see, I have not told either of these three teams where I’m going to play next season. I have a team in mind, but that could change by tomorrow morning as I wake from my deep dreams. Every night I’ve been having dreams about which team I am going to play for and then my mind changes in the morning after those dreams. Each one of these teams have been at the top of my list at some point in time which makes it an even battle at this moment.” He said “ Alright LeBron, It was nice talkin’ to you. We’ll see you tomorrow for your big “Decision”. And again folks that is being televised on ESPN at 8:00 pm tomorrow”


 * “The Decision”**

“Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you’ve all been waiting for. I’m Mo reporting from a customary place for the decision by LeBron James in his hometown Akron, Ohio. Today we are surrounded by some boys and girls from the Boys and Girls Club of Akron. Here comes the man of the hour, LeBron James!” I announced. Everyone in the audience is clapping enormously for LeBron. “Thanks Mo, I’m so humbled that you and these children would come to watch this magnificent day.” “So LeBron, do you have your team in choice and if so do the other teams and the team itself know that you have made your decision.” I asked “Well Mo there is a team in mind and they have been notified. This organization has done so much to get me. The other three teams have just come up short and they have not heard from me yet but it’s possible that they could have gotten a call from my agent earlier. So right now there is one team jumping for joy and the other three teams are waiting anxiously ” LeBron mentioned. “Before we reveal your new team to the whole world let’s take a look back on what you have done in your former years as an NBA player. Let’s see, in your rookie year you won rookie of the year. You were the youngest player to be named to the all NBA team, which for those of you out there does not what team that is it is the best players n the NBA put on a team. You were the youngest player to be named All star game MVP and you have been named MVP 2 times. You have also won the scoring title once. Now those are some great achievements put out by a great player. Care to reflect on those accomplishments and how you are going to move foreword?” I stated all the facts about LeBron that I could from the top of my head. LeBron coughed. “Well Mo, those are some great accomplishments set by myself. That’s what I strive for every day when I step out on the court. I try to make magic happen and I have become one of the greatest magicians of Basketball. Each year I try to have my team and myself play to the best of their abilities and so far this has turned out great. I only hope that the injuries stay away and I will continue to keep improving for my next team. The only sting that still sits in my stomach is that one championship. All I need is that one championship and a load of elephants will be lifted off my back. That’s why the team that I choose to go to will be closer to a title and I hope to win one.” “Alright LeBron, thank you for that. Now that we have gone over the importance of LeBron the commercials are coming up and we will be right back to the decision.” I signed off. (The Energizer bunny commercial came on and now “The Decision” is back) “And we are back with LeBron James. Well LeBron you have a decision to make. Are you ready?” I said. “Yes I am ready for this” LeBron Stated forcefully. “LeBron James, where are you going to play next year in the NBA?” I anxiously asked “Well Mo, next year ......... in the NBA I will be ............ taking my considerable talents to the team on South Beach, The Miami Heat! I will be joining forces with Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade in order to win a championship.” LeBron said with a sigh of relief. “You heard from the man himself folks. LeBron James will be taking his talents to the Miami Heat.”




 * The Next day LeBron is Criticized by fans and NBA greats on his decision.**

“I would never call up Magic and Bird to go win a championship, I want to win against them. Bad choice by LeBron, gonna be hated by many people.” Michael Jordan complained on a radio show.

“LeBron James is the most hated person in the NBA. He just made one of the stupidest mistakes of his career. Now all he has to do is prove it and I think that he might have a problem with that.” Claimed Charles Barkley. I visited Dwyane Wade down in Miami to see what he had to say on the topic of all this hate and criticism with the team. “What up D Wade! What do you think about what Michael Jordan said on LeBron’s decision and all the criticism that has been thrown at you?” “Well Mo none of the NBA greats did it alone. Jordan had Pippen, Magic had Kareem, and Bird had Parish and Mchale. So LeBron’s decision was the correct one and we can’t wait to play against the tough NBA next year.” Dwyane explained.

LeBron has settled into Miami and my job is done hear. Maybe the next LeBron will be the upcoming High school star of Anthony Davis and I might plan to follow his story and keep everyone updated with that.