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Media, not LeBron James, fueled NBA free agency hysteria

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Over the past few days we couldn't go anywhere without hearing the next big scoop of where prized free agent, and arguably best player in the NBA, LeBron James was going to play ball next year. James of course opted out of his contract with the Miami Heat after being drubbed by the San Antonio Spurs in this years' NBA finals. Teammates Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh of the "Big 3" also opted out. Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving, left, will be joined by LeBron James, as James returns to Cleveland afterfour years with the Miami Heat. James' decision ends a media created hysteria. This of course set off a media frenzy of nearly every talking head, NBA insider, well, pretty much anyone with an opinion saying the possibly destinations where James would play. But mark it down...July 11, James said he was going back to Cleveland, where his career began and unceremonious left four years ago. Does that make Cleveland a title contender? Too early to say,