1. lolShaq and we love him for that brand of confidence
Isn't that his criticism too? That he took things too lightly? He came to training camp constantly overweight. One of the big reasons why the Kobe-Shaq feud escalated. The guy didn't care as much compared to Kobe. And I've always said Shaq could easily have been one of the best, if not the best if he had the drive of someone like Kobe or Jordan.
2. thats nothing compared to freaking jason terry getting tatooed about it BEFORE the season even started. we applauded that kind of drive and focus.
I thought that was stupid of him too. I don't think guys like Jon Berry and Skip Bayless were applauding him. It was just LeBron haters or Mavs fanatics.
3. i dont have THAT big a problem with this. its cheesy, sure, but they both always seem like kids havin a good time when they play. i think 'growing up' is totally overrated, especially if youre an athlete being paid ludicrous sums of money to play ball. im old as ****, and i still enjoy throwin a ball around. at least lebron was a football prospect at some point.
It's not about growing up as much as..."Oh hey look, Tebow is famous. Maybe if I become tight with him, people will love me, because I'm friends with a good Christian!" That's what rubbed off when LBJ was hanging around Tebow. He hasn't hung out with him since.
i hope lebron is financially mature though. i would hate to hear about him going through an AI situation down the road.
I think he'll be fine. Then again...I've seen a few of his bills and how much he spends per week. A bit nauseating.
lebron is that lovable dork that does everything right, was loved for it for a long time, messed up once, and now is trying earn back the love by going back to doing everything right...only he's messing up by telling everyone how worthy of love he is. Show, not Tell, bron. thats some kindergarten ****.
For the record, I never loved his dancing and picture taking when he was in Cleveland. Especially when he was doing it in playoff series. Now he's just trying too hard post-decision to get the love back. Here's another detail I remember from last season...
In their opening summer practice, where the entire media and world were invited, he was seen constantly yelling at his teammates, being all super serious, and blah blah blah. That **** disappeared so quickly, I can't help but laugh at how fake he was in front of the cameras.
I think LBJ needs to be himself, but at the same time...I don't think when he has a roman numeral mouth guard, or a "King James" bike, or deciding to spend time with Tebow at the height of his popularity is him being himself. It's him trying too hard. When you come off as trying too hard, people hate you for that. Honestly, he has a image issue he takes seriously, and to be honest...that's where I wish he just had his "I don't give a ****" mentality like Kobe and the others.
I would gladly have the old LeBron back. When he was just dancing around, picture taking and wha tnot. But when the playoffs roll around, get serious and tell Wade to stop being a ***** and smiling at everyone. This is a 2-2 series, I don't need that from you.
^and even then, bored's three examples were all under the "lol, who gives a ****" category for me. He got himself a bike that says king james on it for his birthday? Are you really gonna criticize him for that? Lmao
It just proves my point on why people dislike him. The guy tries too hard. It's a mixture of bad cockiness and trying to appeal to everyone. Funny how people forget the guy labeled himself "Chosen One" on his back with permanent ink before he had even done anything. He labeled himself "King James." King of what? Tell me what exactly?
YOU can consider it LULZY all you want, but when analysts say the things I say, then all it does is supplement the haters, non-believers, or those who are willing to give LBJ a second chance only to be unconvinced again. It's why he's the most hated athlete in the world, because he can't do anything right to repair his image. He always has these boneheaded moments.
