Ranking The 'Star Wars' Episodes

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Very few film franchises in history can measure up to "Star Wars" in terms of sheer fan base. Even after the incredibly divisive “The Last Jedi," "Star Wars" fans still remain loyal to the saga. And even with "Solo: A Star Wars Story" coming up as a box-office disappointment, it was by no means a flop.

In the years to come, Disney and Lucasfilm have announced releases for "Star Wars," which everyone is sure will be at the very least, moderate hits. The closest one is J.J. Abrams’ Episode IX, which is slated for release in December 2019. But before that happens, let’s check out the episode rankings of "Star Wars."

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Note that these rankings only include episodes, and not standalone films such as "Rogue One," "Solo," or "The Clone Wars."
 1."The Empire Strikes Back" – The one Star Wars movie that had everything.
 2."A New Hope" – The movie that started it all.
3."Revenge of the Sith" – The most action-packed, and arguably, most important Star Wars movie. 4."The Return of the Jedi" – A great way to end the saga.
5."The Last Jedi" – The riskiest and most divisive, and also a great effort on its own merit.
6."The Force Awakens" – A fun ride that seemed too similar to "A New Hope."
7."The Phantom Menace” – Too flawed to be fully enjoyed, with hammed up acting and an incredibly uneven script.
8."Attack of the Clones" – Overpowered by a sappy romance.

Bob Mims, CPA, promotes the importance of staying active through several physical exercises, such as yoga, P90X, and swimming. During his free time, he loves re-watching his favorite 'Star Wars' episodes. Learn more about him and his interests here.

Top Destinations For Lebron James

With the breaking news that LeBron James has decided to opt out of his Cavaliers contract to become a free agent next season, all the speculations on James’ eventual departure from Cleveland have more or less been proven true. Of course, James can still decide to stay put and sign a new contract. But this option is becoming more unlikely by the minute, especially with many analysts insisting that James is at odds with Cavs owner Dan Gilbert.

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LeBron has been quoted as saying that his decision will depend mainly on his talks with his family. But if King James does leave, the prime destination team is the Los Angeles Lakers. This is because the Lakers have the best salary cap space to accommodate LeBron. Also, the possibility of teaming up with his friend Paul George is there, also bolstered by the existing cap space. The Lakers are likewise very keen on trading for Kawhi Leonard to better woo James.

The Philadelphia 76ers is the next best destination option, as aside from also having the salary space to grant LeBron a multi-million-dollar contract, the Sixers boasts of the dynamic tandem of Embiid and Simmons to help James get another championship ring soonest.

Boston is likewise a sound choice if LeBron is out to add another title to his resume quickly. However, an Irving-James reunion might prove difficult since Kyrie has explicitly stated that he left Cleveland to be the leader of his own team. But don’t count out Danny Ainge from pulling off a hat trick, as he could work a trade for Kyrie and the Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard.

Other plausible options are Houston and, well, Golden State. But the chances of James leaving for these teams are slim and won’t really look good as far as James’ legacy is concerned. No one wants existing superteams to be even more overpowered.

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Bob Mims CPA is a former basketball coach and now a sports and fitness aficionado. He values the importance of maintaining health through constant physical activity. A few of his favorite fitness routines include yoga, swimming, and the P90X. Know more about Bob on this website.