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Chicago Bulls: LeBron to Los Angeles is nothing but good news

By Jason Kinander

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 21: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks to make a play while playing the Chicago Bulls at Quicken Loans Arena on December 21, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 115-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 21: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks to make a play while playing the Chicago Bulls at Quicken Loans Arena on December 21, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 115-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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The basketball world was taken by storm on Sunday night, when Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James announced his decision to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.

For the second time in four years, LeBron James’ decision has defined the summer. This time, it’s actually good news for our Chicago Bulls.

The summer was certainly defined on Sunday night, when James announced his decision to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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After leaving the Miami Heat to return to Cleveland in 2014, James led his Cavaliers to four consecutive NBA Finals appearances, including one lone Championship in 2016.

James’ chances of leaving Cleveland increased greatly during this past season amidst failed trades, front office turmoil, and overall delusion surrounding the Cavs.

As of last night, James’ decision looked to be between the Cavs, Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers. James ultimately took his talents to LaLa Land, signing a 4-year, $154 million deal on Sunday night to join the Purple and Gold.

James now joins a long list of NBA Greats to play for the Lakers, a list including Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

While James’ decision to move west has over a dozen ramifications, the move is nothing but good news for the Bulls.

Ever since his debut in 2003, the Bulls have had more than a hard time handling James in the Eastern Conference. James has eliminated the Bulls from the playoffs four times since ’03, twice with the Heat and twice with the Cavs.

In addition to his playoff prowess, James’ teams have ruled the East on a routine basis, owning the top playoff seed four times.

Even more important to the Bulls, James leaves the Cavaliers, one of the Bulls’ inter-division foes. The Cavs are now left in shambles, weakening the conference and the division in the process.

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While it might not mean too much in the near future, James’ departure from Cleveland and the East as a whole will make the Bulls’ current and future schedule a whole lot easier.

The Bulls won’t have to worry about passing through James for at least the next four years, quite possibly making the entire rebuilding process a bit easier.

I never thought I would ever say this as a Bulls fan, but thank you, LeBron James.

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