his time in los angeles will influence asian americans particularly male youth in countless ways not to mention those jersey sales all eyes will be on the california native to see what hell do for los angeles linsanity arrives in los angeles my connection with sam schmidt is personal twelve years ago he allowed me to live out a boyhood dream of averaging a 200mph lap in an indy car a risky proposition even for pro drivers i was just an adventure journalist sam schmidt inspiration to racing fans inspiration to us all the decision of lebron james to return to cleveland to finish his nba career and his eloquent rationale will elevate him to the pantheon of american heroes this strikes a dramatic blow to the money is everything mentality that has permeated sports lebron james transcends superstar athletic profile