Of course, the outcome proved it to be a foul move for James personally. But it was the negative impact of "The Decision" that made James and his team realize how important it was to have control over the narrative, laying the groundwork for James to establish his own media company in the future.
So, you could say, Jim Gray always plays a pivotal role in sports history.
Many key events have been pushed forward and exposed by him.
And tonight, he wants to push another major event.
He had long sensed the potential impact this event could have.
If anyone could light the fuse on this bomb, it was him!
Makeup done, the live broadcast begins.
Jim Gray walks confidently to the stage: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to ESPN, welcome to tonight's special interview with Jim Gray. Today, we have invited the two-time NBA champion, the most dominant center in the league, Shaq Daddy, the Big Aristotle, Shaquille O'Neal! Thank you very much for joining us, Shaq."
"It's an honor to be here."
