LoL, Wilt done in 1973, The Hawk done in 1976, Erving retired in 1987, if these guys weren't around there would have been someone else perhaps the eagle, bill, and malone........There were plenty of players to step into the light.........Just like if there was no Lebron, there would be King Kobe, King Wade, King "Whoever" it doesn't matter........there will always be someone.
Its not LeBron's job to pay homage to NBA predecessor's that influenced the game prior to his birth. If it is, you need to make that list a whole lot longer.......The kid was born in 1984 give him a break.
What LeBron needs to do is to run, pass, shoot & dunk when the NBA says play ball. Keep the ratings up, ticket & jersey sales going, and keep the cash rolling in to the NBA.