Haha, how could you possibly expect a non-biased outcome from this poll when posed in a NYK forum?
Anyways, here goes my vote: [New York]
(As Lebron) I rule out Miami because I think humid, hot summers and hurricane seasons are overrated. No state income tax is fabulous but in bigger markets I make more with endorsements and proceeds from increased merchandise sales. There's also no chance that I play with Dwayne Wade, as he will always have 1 more ring than I do for the rest of my career, and I wouldn't play as efficiently with a slasher in D-Wade as I would with an All-Star PF running pick & rolls.
I rule out Cleveland because they have the weakest current lineup and are not in a position to make big moves in the future. It gets big points for being my hometown but life is too short to be hogtied to one location your whole life. I would want to enter a huge, new and different market and plant my roots in an exciting new home before I'm an old man. Cleveland will be there for me when I'm an aged grandfather and I can enjoy my peace and quiet.
Chicago has the best tandem with a potential Rose + Noah + Deng + Bosh, etc. combination. It's a grand franchise that has significant history. But it's Jordan's town. It has brutal f**king winters. It's also Cleveland's most hated rival. That's like a big middle finger to my hometown.
Which brings us to New York. The Knicks give me flexibility in 2011, to possibly bring in a significant upgrade such as Carmelo. The Knicks give me a light-out shooter in Rooster who can potentially blossom into a player like Dirk. The Knicks gives me the ability to play with either Bosh or Amare, and the greater chance to play with both Amare AND JJ who are willing to take paycuts to work with me in winning a ring. And I'd be playing in the greatest city of the world, where bringing a championship would immortalize me in the sports universe while becoming THE face of the franchise. And yes, a 50/50 chance of eclipsing a billion dollars in net worth helps too.
My vote goes to New York (as Lebron).