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In The Works today: when “out-athleting” makes sense, but doesn’t; Kevin Love, secret weapon or boring garbageman?; and the heartbreaking rumor of a potential Anthony Randolph trade.

But first, Oscar Robertson speaks truth on LeBron James.

The Great Cynic: The ranks of basketball royalty haven’t been universally opposed to the Miami Three — it’s just seemed like it. Legendary former Georgetown coach John Thompson spoke highly of LeBron James’ decision to join the Heat, and even Isiah Thomas — a not-so-undercover Knicks operative — appreciated that LeBron exercised his right to choose.

Most other Hall-of-Famers who have spoken, though, have panned the move. Michael Jordan razzed LeBron for not being willing to do it on his own; Magic Johnson and Larry Bird also slipped on their tough-guy pants to assert they would never have teamed up with a top rival in the quest for glory. But all three of those legends are currently affiliated with teams in some capacity — Magic as a partial owner, Jordan as a majority owner and Bird as a general manager.

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