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In Which Someone Says Something Nice About Maverick Carter

by Tom Ziller

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Jason Whitlock, of all writers, has penned a serious profile of Maverick Carter, LeBron James' beguiling manager. It marks the first time since The Decision anyone has said anything nice about Maverick Carter. Whitlock also compares LeBron's new deal with the Red Sox ownership group to Trading Places.

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