Like everyone in Cavaliers-land, we hope LeBron James decides to stay. We wish for it, we even, sometimes, dare to trust in it, knowing how deep his loyalty and connection to Northeast Ohio runs, knowing (because he's said so) that family comes first, and that his family and his wife's family are here.
But we also know that we can't demand it -- or even expect it. Especially if there's no indication, as the Cavs block out their draft decisions for Thursday, that the team is moving to bring in at least one more all-star -- and not just any all-star, but a player who can match LeBron's energy, pace and drive to win.