Another star addition is like taking your opponents queen for free, Lebron is 3 moves from checkmate, it's not that not getting lebron is a bust, both situations are great to be in, but one is better than the other. Don't get me wrong here, it's not that I don't understand where you're coming from, but it's not like the games aren't played, and the cba one, well not doing that is playing with one hand tied behind your back.
I want him here but he has to sit out the playoffs as to not taint anything. In fact, he can only play in 8 regular season games and play defense with his eyes closed (like Harden).
I wouldn't say it's tainted. But an instant championship would be less satisfying than watching a team grow into a championship team. And I can already see a boat load of bandwagon fans and LeBron-only-fans joining CF.net. And if you think the annual "Who's better: LeBron or MJ" thread is tiresome, wait till LeBron is a Rocket... not to mention all the Kobe fans joining in the battle.