This summer, ESPN’s “SportsCenter” was no longer dominated by diving catches and walk-off home runs. Don’t get me wrong, I love to see Major League Baseball stars showcase their athleticism by laying out for a fly ball, but watching the same kind of play every day was worse than watching a marathon of Bud Light commercials. The first few times is entertaining, but after three straight hours, enough is enough.

My favorite part of summer sports is monitoring the National Basketball Association free agency movements. Lebron James made one of the biggest free agent moves this summer by choosing to sign with the Miami Heat instead of staying with his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Now, before I give my thoughts on the move, I want to present you with a hypothetical situation. Imagine that you were dating the girl of your dreams. After two years of mutual love, you’re ready to spend your life with her. You spend six paychecks to buy her a ring with enough bling to make Gucci Mane jealous. Just when you’re about to propose, you receive a blitz from her with a YouTube link. When you open the page, you hear Lady Gaga’s “Alejandro” and you see her making out with a younger, stronger and hotter version of yourself. At the end of the video, she tells you (and the rest of the world) that she’s breaking up with you.

Now, my question is, would you be pissed? I would be fuming, so I understand the hurt feelings of many Cavalier fans after LeBron’s announcement to switch teams. I understand the burning of LeBron’s number 23 by sad and angry fans the night after ESPN’s infamous broadcast of what has been dubbed “The Decision.”

The only thing LeBron did wrong was announce his departure in an extravagant and egotistical manner. I admit, his announcement — like my hypothetical YouTube video — was impersonal and inappropriate. An athlete leaving the state that created his fame should depart with grace. He publicly embarrassed the Cavaliers by withholding his final decision and should have met with the owners and his teammates before announcing his new signing to the rest of the world.

Although the move was done without tact, it defies many of the common selfish tendencies that have been associated with professional athletes for decades. LeBron did not follow the money. Had LeBron stayed in Cleveland, he would have earned an additional $2 million more per year. Although $2 million seems insignificant compared to his $14.4 million a year contract, he will forgo over $12 million dollars over the next six years in his move to Miami.

Instead of money, LeBron chose a place where he could succeed as a basketball player. He picked a place with teammates he liked and with whose combined skills he could potentially win a championship. He improved the integrity of the game by moving to a more competitive team.

LeBron’s choice was logical because there was nothing waiting for him in Ohio. I’m not insulting Cleveland (it’s a fun place to visit), but it doesn’t compare to Miami. Choosing to live in Cleveland instead of Miami is like choosing to watch “My Bloody Valentine 3D” instead of “Avatar.” It really is a no-brainer.

City aesthetics aside, LeBron had no reason to stay in Cleveland because the Cavaliers did not have a realistic chance at winning several NBA championships. Dating from his rookie year, LeBron has asked for a better supporting cast. Many NBA fans don’t realize that you need at least two perennial all-star players to form a dynasty. Michael Jordan had Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman, while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had Magic Johnson. The current Los Angeles Lakers team also proves this theory. Kobe Bryant won three championships with Shaquille O’Neal and did not win after the big man’s departure until Pau Gasol was added to the roster. One superstar makes a team great while multiple all-stars make a team legendary.

Cleveland’s staff proved that it was incapable of giving LeBron the help necessary to win multiple championships. The two best players signed during the LeBron era were Mo Williams and a larger, older version of Shaq. Williams was never great and will never be a star player. He’s not a number two player like Gasol — he’s a good third option with a consistent shot. Shaq was great in his prime, but that was 2,000 Big Macs ago. LeBron realized that the Cavalier staff was unable to find him the right team so he took the initiative and found a fit that worked for elsewhere.

The Heat will be a great if team president Pat Riley can surround LeBron, Chris Bosh, and Dwyane Wade with the proper supporting cast. Currently, the Lakers are the best team in basketball, but the Heat can take the crown if the new Big Three can capitalize on LeBron and Wade’s ability to destroy single coverage. With Bosh down low, Miami has three players who can take over a game and help guide the team to an NBA championship.