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Post by T R W on Dec 2, 2010 14:59:49 GMT -5
It was more than that. In general, it was his enourmous ego, and his general sense of entitlement and selfishness that turned me against him. Those are the same things that drove him to "The Decision" and everything since. Just because he wasn't robbing liquor stores doesn't mean he wasn't a complete jerk, or as Charles Barkley called him, a punk.
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Post by christianedge on Dec 2, 2010 19:21:15 GMT -5
LeBron is a douche. The last couple years we've seen his real character; bad sportsmanship and unprofessionalism. I want cleveland to win tonight.
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Post by Jamal on Dec 2, 2010 19:22:59 GMT -5
Sterns gotta be loving this. When was the last time an NBA game in December had this much buzz? Especially when there is an NFL game on.
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Post by user9327 on Dec 2, 2010 19:46:24 GMT -5
It was more than that. In general, it was his enourmous ego, and his general sense of entitlement and selfishness that turned me against him. Those are the same things that drove him to "The Decision" and everything since. Just because he wasn't robbing liquor stores doesn't mean he wasn't a complete jerk, or as Charles Barkley called him, a punk. I can give you some credit but not the whole McRib. You may have had the mystery meat figured out but you had the wrong pickles and onions. Having a sense of his composure is one thing... but you were in the minority of those who sensed arrogance and entitlement. You weren't predicting he'd do the ridiculous things he did. You weren't predicting "The Decision" but you were claiming he was a bit of a front. I can give you credit for seeing through his image, because I didn't think he was this delusional or misinformed... but I am not sure anyone did. Arrogance and entitlement are one thing, but no one predicted he would do what he did. We still can't even fully understand it. I am not so sure that I can agree that you knew he would ever turn out this way. No one had any idea, not even on July 1st. Or that you knew he would go from being one of the most loved to the single most hated athletes in the world in a few days. It was really that Tuesday that everything changed. The day he announced it would be prime time. People made the same claims about a younger Shaq... and he never did anything like this. He was even in a moderately comparable situation in Orlando to LA. Hell, Shaq left Penny Hardaway when he was one of the best in the game to go play with Eddie Jones. I've already stated a thousand times about my reasons for not really giving a crap about LeBron anymore further than acknowledging and observing his ability. But I'll still smile if he succeeds, some part of me can enjoy it, even if I'd rather it not happen like that. But I'll also smile a bit at his failures in Miami. Because it is my human nature to enjoy a reality that would validate my disagreement. And let's face it... redemption is still possible. It may be a longshot or a mountain, but it is possible. He's in over his head, but not everyone is destined to drown. He's overcome a lot in his life. If you look at what he rose out of (physical talent or not), it takes character. It's also only been just under half of a year. Who knows what 6 and a half more can bring? |
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Post by BAD LUCK BRIAN on Dec 2, 2010 20:12:29 GMT -5
is he going to do the chalk toss up
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Post by BV on Dec 2, 2010 20:13:02 GMT -5
I have a feeling Bron is going to go OFF tonight.
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Post by Gore on Dec 2, 2010 20:14:52 GMT -5
Does Low Ki/Kaval do the arena announcing for Cleveland?
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Post by BAD LUCK BRIAN on Dec 2, 2010 20:17:47 GMT -5
he did it
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Post by user9327 on Dec 2, 2010 20:20:53 GMT -5
Does Low Ki/Kaval do the arena announcing for Cleveland? Yes |
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Post by BV on Dec 2, 2010 20:34:03 GMT -5
Holy **** does Bosh suck or what? He is useless on offense and gets eaten up by Jamison and Hickson.
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Post by user9327 on Dec 2, 2010 21:01:08 GMT -5
Holy **** does Bosh suck or what? He is useless on offense and gets eaten up by Jamison and Hickson. Yea when he looked very timid and, for lack of a better word, like a p*ssy in the post on his first attempt I laughed. He looked more nervous than LeBron. Bosh is the guy that's gonna go head to head with Gasol right? Or Howard? I still say Amare was the best FA power forward last summer. |
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Post by user9327 on Dec 2, 2010 21:34:08 GMT -5
Lol did anybody see the TrailBlazers logo in back of LeBron during the halftime graphic?
How do you mess that one up? Select the wrong previewed image (look a little similar to Heat I suppose)?
Imagine if Quanthor just woke up from a nap and saw that?
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Post by BAD LUCK BRIAN on Dec 2, 2010 21:55:59 GMT -5
75-50 how funny
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Post by bad guy™ on Dec 2, 2010 22:35:21 GMT -5
Well...uhm...yeah. So...it would appear LeBron's having an alright game...
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Post by user9327 on Dec 3, 2010 0:51:56 GMT -5
I loved it. He totally destroyed them in the 3rd quarter. Reminded everybody why he's the best. He really only looked nervous running out on to the court, never during the game.
Cleveland fans just came off like less than a jilted ex-lover. They came off like a jilted 6th grader who just got dumped. Bringing back the same chants from the 1st quarter. Chanting "Akron hates you," it's like come on everybody knows that's not true. When they chanted "Who's your Daddy?" that was a bit much. Screw those fans, they don't deserve good players if that's as low as they are willing to go to get the upper hand after they leave.
I would have been much more impressed with "Don't come back here" or "you're a liar" but I must say "Scottie Pippen" was decent.
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Post by Cult Member BriGuy on Dec 3, 2010 0:56:16 GMT -5
the scottie pippen chant was dumb
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Post by user9327 on Dec 3, 2010 1:32:02 GMT -5
I supposed when they said it after he scored 24 in the 3rd quarter and looked like the best player in the league it was pretty stupid.
But I thought it was the best of their ideas.
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Post by user9327 on Dec 3, 2010 1:42:20 GMT -5
oh by the way... I know you all saw what I saw tonight. The Heat moved the ball more than I've ever seen them this season. There was quick passing, quick decision making and LeBron was the focal point.
I expect this to be the turning point to their slow start. I know it wasn't beating a good team, but I saw what I expected to see out of them if they played smart.
I'm not saying they are going to beat the Boston's and LA's, but this .500 nonsense is over.
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Post by T R W on Dec 3, 2010 10:13:52 GMT -5
I was hoping for 2 hours of non-stop a-hole chants. Cleveland disappointed me.
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Post by extreme on Dec 3, 2010 12:24:30 GMT -5
"2k Sports last week reacted to reports of Spurs guard Tony Parker's infidelity by adjusting his "loyalty" rating from 87 to 0 in its online update for NBA 2K11"
LOLLLLLLL
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