Sunday, May 31, 2009
LeBron: A Little Too Cavalier
Last night, the Cavs dropped Game 6 to the Orlando Magic, losing the conference finals. It’s customary for the leaders of each team to congratulate each other on a great series, say something. But LeBron didn’t. He didn’t say anything to Dwight Howard, or anyone on the Magic. As the game ended, he stomped off the court, seemingly disgusted with the way he and his teammates played. ESPN’s Rachel Nichols asked Howard about it, and Howard said he was surprised, but “he was probably upset, probably hurt, and I understand that, respect it.” But come on, LeBron. You’re not just LeBron James out there, you represent the city of Cleveland; you are the Cavs. You have to set a good example. Basically the spokesperson for the entire NBA, he should know by now that all his actions are going to show up sometime on ESPN; I’m sure James will at least apologize for his misconduct; but next year, LeBron better show some better sportsmanship. Remember, LeBron, we are all witnesses.
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he most likely doesn't care what some conceited old athletes say about him on ESPN. He most likely doesn't care about Cleveland. He'll go to Jay-Z's Knicks and be done with the Cavs next year anyways.
ReplyDeleteLeBron is so popular BECAUSE of ESPN. Same for all athletes. ESPN and other sports television is what makes athletes into superstars. His reputation can be created and destroyed by those conceited old athletes
ReplyDeleteUsually athlete's don't win to impress ESPN or broadcasting companies. I can't speak for LeBron, but I'm sure he cares more about winning then what news anchors say about him the next day in the headlines. He plays to win, he leads his team, and he is looking for glory. ESPN doesn't give that glory, winning does.
ReplyDeleteWhen you lose, show some respect to those who beat you. It just sets an example for the millions of kids who look up to stars like LeBron.
ReplyDeleteI'm not saying what he did is right, I'm saying that he shouldn't have to apologize to clear his name for ESPN, because in reality, he most likely couldn't care less about what a broadcasting company thinks about him. Kids don't only get information about their heroes from television networks.
ReplyDelete...he needs to look good for the kids. ipso facto, he needs to look good for ESPN
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure we're saying the same thing here. LeBron was disrespectful and conceited, and he was a poor sport. I'm not arguing that. I'm saying most likely, he doesn't care. ESPN can complain and bitch all they want, LeBron is now a superstar that any team would covet and that any kid would aspire to be. He doesn't need to look good for the cameras, he just has to bring his game when it counts; and this time, he didn't.
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