10 reasons LeBron James is hated: a definitive guide

9) LeBron James, CEO, owner, supreme leader

LeBron James has been known to hold on tight to the reins of an organization

Michael Jordan didn’t have Carte Blanche with the Bulls, in fact, his relationship with Bulls GM Jerry Krause was contentious to say the very least. Jordan remains close friends with former teammate Charles Oakley to this day. Oakley was traded by the Bulls in a move which riled Jordan up big time. Although he later acknowledged his replacement Bill Cartwright’s contribution saying, "I loved having Charles on the team, but Bill made the difference."

The Cleveland Cavaliers would never, ever make a move without LeBron’s say so because for all intents and purposes LeBron has run the organisation like a player/coach/GM/owner along with his homeboys Rich Paul, Maverick Carter and Randy Mims.

It is rumoured that LeBron wanted Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra fired after four years with the Heat. Heat President and all-round hard-headed former coach Pat Riley refused. This was seen as pivotal in LeBron’s decision to leave the Heat for an organisation which let him have the run of the house and fire David Blatt late in the season in a move scorned by many coaches.

The Cavaliers had given LeBron’s friends unprecedented access which is granted only to employees. When LeBron came to Cleveland while playing for the Heat, his entourage was declined access to the underground garage. He was used to having his way in every matter but Cleveland were not having any of it this time.