How Will Lou Bloomfield's Retirement Affect Lebron's Legacy?
Richard Henry Lee - April 13, 2023 - sports
Lou Bloomfield is a professor in the physics department. Widely known for his creation Lou’s List, he is a prolific teacher and outstanding member of the UVA community.
Lebron James is a player in the National Basketball Association. He has lost 6 NBA finals.
As both of these legends near their retirement, the question remains: How will Lou Bloomfield’s retirement affect Lebron’s legacy?
Similar to Lebron, Lou has put up historic numbers while working as a Cavalier. However, Lou’s loyalty has never wavered; he has been a professor at UVA since 1985. On the other hand, Lebron has played on three different teams, chasing titles and trying to play with his friends. The longevity of Professor Bloomfield also puts Lebron’s career into perspective. When Lou started teaching, Lebron was less than a year old. While many people point to James’ ability to dominate at the age of 38, Lou has been at the top of his field for nearly 40 years.
None of this is set in stone. Lebron has been relatively dominant in the NBA, but still has a ways to go to compete with the legendary Lou Bloomfield.