Bumpgate? LeBron brushes past coach Spo after the game

[konex]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNgf6fd88g8&feature=player_embedded

:hammerhead:

[Batz]

That was fast...

[TennesseeFan]

oh shiiiiiiii

[KG5MVP]

wow this is fast

[L.Kizzle]

LeBron's gettin benched!

[Micku]

Tension backstage? Too much ego? Whoa

[airchibundo507]

gotdamn

[Ancient Legend]

Clearly intentional, the players want Riley ASAP.

[VishaltotheG]

So if LeBron hits the gate on his way out, is that "Gategate"?

[Fatal9]

no respect...

[Scoooter]

OMG, John Leguizamo would for sure play Spoelstra in a movie.

[MayCeltics]

First Mike Brown now Erik Spoelstra. :facepalm Where is the respect?

[Derka]

I can see one of us doing that to my old high school coach.

I then see him belting the offender right upside his head.

[UK-NJ]

Think he was expecting a whistle? :oldlol:

[airchibundo507]

So if LeBron hits the gate on his way out, is that "Gategate"?

.. hitgate. :confusedshrug:

[Hulk Hogan]

What should I do? Should I fight my coach? :oldlol:

[MrJohnWall]

Lebron is mad:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[StacksOnDeck]

That wasn't after the game.

[Derka]

Clearly intentional, the players want Riley ASAP.
Those girls want no part of Pat Riley.

[johndough]

That's crazy. Doesnt surprise me though.It's seemed for awhile that Lebron in a primadonna crybaby. I feel bad for the coach more than I do anyone else in that soap opera.

[EnoughSaid]

Shit just got real yo.

[NbaFan432]

I feel bad for coach Spoelstra.

[Kujo]

I honestly don't think I've seen that happen before. Looked somewhat intentional. Tension is in the air for sure.

I think this team needs Pat Riley to try to save the day.

[Zach Morris]

:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: What a dick.

[Yuki Nagato]

What should I do? Should I fight my coach? :oldlol:
:oldlol: :oldlol:

[MayCeltics]

I honestly don't think I've seen that happen before. Looked somewhat intentional. Tension is in the air for sure.

I think this team needs Pat Riley to try to save the day.

But they want to Chill :confusedshrug:

[YouCallILose]

Seriously? Bumping into your own head coach? What the hell...LeBron is trash, no respect at all

[Mrofir]

Wow -- Heat are a microcosm of everything wrong with the NBA, everything wrong with the American culture of instant gratification. Gotta love this.. it's going to only get uglier, especially once Riley comes down and DOESNT turn it around.

[oldschool4ever]

Those girls want no part of Pat Riley.

this. they want to chill, not work hard.

[YAWN]

What should I do? Should I fight my coach? :oldlol:
:oldlol: :oldlol:

[Scoooter]

What should I do? Should I fight my coach? :oldlol:
:roll:

[Fatal9]

he did this with mike brown too in the playoffs right? it was something like this but i can't remember clearly.

[Kujo]

But they want to Chill :confusedshrug:

That's the problem. They need a task master like Riley to
make them accountable. I don't think Lebron respects Spo at all. Wade or Bosh wouldn't pull that ish.

[AJ2k8]

Think he was expecting a whistle? :oldlol:
:oldlol: :applause:

[The_Yearning]

Lol wow that shit was clearly intentional...first degrading the ball boy...then getting Mike Brown fired...and now this? A shameless act.

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

Not even Beasley would have done that SMH

[kentatm]

http://www.waitingfornextyear.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Mike-Brown.jpg

[Derka]

That's the problem. They need a task master like Riley to
make them accountable. I don't think Lebron respects Spo at all. Wade or Bosh wouldn't pull that ish.

Lebron doesn't respect anybody but Lebron.

[Kevin_Garnett_5]

I feel terrible for Spo tbh.

[NbaFan432]

he did this with mike brown too in the playoffs right? it was something like this but i can't remember clearly.
not the one your talking about but, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGpSpXJwlJ0

[The_Yearning]

Not even Beasley would have done that SMH

Lmao this and Beasley was in the doghouse for quite awhile thanks to D-Wade...

[blacknapalm]

i want to say it was accidental, but the way lebron shifted his arm and shoulder made it look like he was shoving him aside. wow, i guess that's lebron deals with disagreements.

[DeronMillsap]

Wow! talk about a lack of disrespect. He's gonna shit on for this.

[MayCeltics]

Lol wow that shit was clearly intentional...first degrading the ball boy...then getting Mike Brown fired...and now this? A shameless act.

Lebron is a punk. Got Mike Brown Fired for his failure. Now disrespecting Coach Spo. F*uck Him

[johndough]

Lol wow that shit was clearly intentional...first degrading the ball boy...then getting Mike Brown fired...and now this? A shameless act.

Thats one of the first things that came to mind after watching that video.

[tpols]

This is the problem with the team. Their best player thinks he is better than the coach. Straight disrespect from lebron. Riley needs to take over and make that little ***** cry in practice.

[Sarcastic]

http://i33.tinypic.com/2m83wr8.jpg

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

Lmao this and Beasley was in the doghouse for quite awhile thanks to D-Wade...
I told everyone Spo was a shit coach SMH I would have done the same thing...SPo deserves to get pushed around

[1987_Lakers]

OMG, John Leguizamo would for sure play Spoelstra in a movie.

:roll:

[The_Yearning]

I told everyone Spo was a shit coach SMH I would have done the same thing...SPo deserves to get pushed around

Whoa wtf fall back brah. This just shows LBJ's true nature and character...no class at all.

[PullupJay]

Thats beef on my block

[blacknapalm]

I told everyone Spo was a shit coach SMH I would have done the same thing...SPo deserves to get pushed around

that's childish. that's just weak. if he doesn't like spo, he should tell him like a man. if the miami three have a problem with spo, they should approach riley with an outline and see if he wants in.

[YouCallILose]

I told everyone Spo was a shit coach SMH I would have done the same thing...SPo deserves to get pushed around

I don't care if Spoelsta is the worst coach in the history of the NBA, a man doesn't deserve to be treated like trash and LeBron did just that. To his head coach who is 10+ years his senior no less. LeBron is a piece of shit and a failure as a human being.

[JtotheIzzo]

with the video evidence presented it is a completely classless move and grounds for suspension via insubordination,


HOWEVER



We need to see the next ten to twenty seconds of video because it looks like he turns to Spoelstra to say something...maybe "excuse me"?

[TrueRob]

with the video evidence presented it is a completely classless move and grounds for suspension via insubordination,


HOWEVER



We need to see the next ten to twenty seconds of video because it looks like he turns to Spoelstra to say something...maybe "excuse me"?

Even if that's true, it still could've been intentional.

[inclinerator]

smh lebron already tweeting

[The_Yearning]

with the video evidence presented it is a completely classless move and grounds for suspension via insubordination,


HOWEVER



We need to see the next ten to twenty seconds of video because it looks like he turns to Spoelstra to say something...maybe "excuse me"?


Yup..."You are a cancerous to your team and this whole league!"

[Dave3]

You get spoiled for 7 years and treated like a demigod, you're going to start losing any sense of humility and eventually transform into this. He needs a well respected coach whose side people will take over his (like a Phil Jackson or Popovich) to mold him into a basketball player instead of drama queen.

[ILLsmak]

Even though a lot of the greats did it, too, I think the mark of a sore loser is blaming someone else. no, you gotta take responsibility if you are an all time great.

What do they expect Spo to do? He can't play for them. They don't want to listen to him or even run offenses implemented by him... so really, what's the point? Did they really think they would walk to the title?

It shows how low their bball IQ is if they thought those three would be enough to win.

-Smak

[SCdac]

For me, this has easily been one of the most entertaining and eye-catching season in a long time (counting the off-season)... I'm sure I could form opinions on this and shit, but really, I'm just kicking back with a bucket of popcorn in my hand watching it all unfold. And I'd be saying the same thing if they were playing well too. Just an entertaining season all around.

[Hulk Hogan]

LOL they just showed the bump on SportsCenter.:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

Made a Gif:lol :lol

http://www.gifsoup.com/view3/1418961/lebron-brushes-spo-oiad-o.gif

Coach Spo FTL :roll: :roll:

[The_Yearning]

Even though a lot of the greats did it, too, I think the mark of a sore loser is blaming someone else. no, you gotta take responsibility if you are an all time great.

What do they expect Spo to do? He can't play for them. They don't want to listen to him or even run offenses implemented by him... so really, what's the point? Did they really think they would walk to the title?

It shows how low their bball IQ is if they thought those three would be enough to win.

-Smak

Even Kobe has had problems with the Zen Master...but never once did Kobe put the blame or disrespected Phil Jackson as a man...

Kobe shook hands when Boston blew LA out at the Staples Center in '08 finals...he took his time to give props to all the Boston players even Doc Rivers...signs of a true competitor that respected his surrounding. Classy guy. Even took time to answer questions to reporters after the game...didn't bail like LBJ.

SmH

[ILLsmak]

Made a Gif:lol :lol

http://www.gifsoup.com/view3/1418961/lebron-brushes-spo-oiad-o.gif

Coach Spo FTL :roll: :roll:

lol, that's way too fast.

It's like a horror movie with Spo spamming God Dammit and getting bumped.

-Smak

[8BeastlyXOIAD]

lol, that's way too fast.

It's like a horror movie with Spo spamming God Dammit and getting bumped.

-Smak
:lol :lol

[kumquat]

Foul on coach spo.....2 freethrows Lebron

[Kumo]

Clearly intentional, the players want Riley ASAP.

the players just wanna chill.

[Mr. Jabbar]

LeQuit has been a disgrace to the game.

[Omar_Little]

http://i52.tinypic.com/2ed5s40.gif

[blondie]

WE JUS WANT TO CHILL CUS WE DA BESS

[ROAM.]

WE BUMP EACH OTHER BRESSESESS

[Hihater]

Wow!!! bench him spo!

[bagelred]

http://www.waitingfornextyear.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Mike-Brown.jpg

http://www.foxnews.com/images/311137/1_61_100407_potatohead_ecstasy2.jpg

[LA KB24]

Even Kobe has had problems with the Zen Master...but never once did Kobe put the blame or disrespected Phil Jackson as a man...

Kobe shook hands when Boston blew LA out at the Staples Center in '08 finals...he took his time to give props to all the Boston players even Doc Rivers...signs of a true competitor that respected his surrounding. Classy guy. Even took time to answer questions to reporters after the game...didn't bail like LBJ.

SmH
Are yo talking about the 38 point blowout? That was Game 6 and that was in the TD Garden, not Staples.

[pete's montreux]

WE BUMP EACH OTHER BRESSESESS

Ok this made me laugh out loud

[blacknapalm]

wow, @WallaceHeatNBA (miami beat writer) is reporting that the heat locker room was closed for 45 minutes for a meeting.

EDIT: apparently, it was a players-only meeting. trouble in paradise?

[The Iron Fist]

Clearly intentional, the players want Riley ASAP.


Riley would work them out harder than Spo does.

Wouldn't work the players already complaining about minutes played, not having fun, etc.

[Micku]

http://www.gifsoup.com/view3/1418961/lebron-brushes-spo-oiad-o.gif

http://i33.tinypic.com/2m83wr8.jpg

[gilalizard]

Nice playground move there, LBJ. What grade is he in again?

[Noob Saibot]

LeBron's manhood and integrity shrinks with every heat loss. what a nightmare season so far, and it's only the beginning!

[Harion]

wow. i'm your fan Lebron but you gotta be better than this. that shit is shameless. i'm embarrassed for you. really. be a man Lebron. accept responsibility and stop dicking around! no one won a championship without working. you gotta put in the hours man.

i agree Spoelstra has some problems coaching, but he is not the main reason you are losing. he is still a decent coach if y'all would just listen to him. if you won't even put in the hours for practice, why would you even expect to win? talent can only get you so far. you have to put in work to get over the hump.

[kabalcage]

In certain circles, what LeBron did was challenge Spoelstra to a duel.

They're supposed to have a gunfight after that; somebody has to go.

[AznTacoLover]

Damn bron no respect for spo really?

[Burgz]

disrespectful

[zizozain]

not intentional

[Kurosawa0]

I don't care how LeBron feels about Spolestra. I want to know what Wade thinks. If Wade sours on him, I think Spo's out.

[Mrofir]

lol, that's way too fast.

It's like a horror movie with Spo spamming God Dammit and getting bumped.

-Smak


we haven't always gotten along on this board, but lol.

The Heat will bring ISH together like a giant loving family

[Zach Morris]

http://i52.tinypic.com/2ed5s40.gif


That is one creepy dude.

[artificial]

If the coach can't get respect and discipline from their players, he's doing it wrong.


C'mon Spo, that was a cheap shot. You have -or should have- the authority to make Lebron regret it.

[Kurosawa0]

If the coach can't get respect and discipline from their players, he's doing it wrong.


C'mon Spo, that was a cheap shot. You have -or should have- the authority to make Lebron regret it.

Does anyone think LeBron would do that to Pat Riley?

[kobesabi]

Does anyone think LeBron would do that to Pat Riley?
No, LBJ does not have Balls to pick on someone taller than him. LBJ is just one loser Diva.

[AMISTILLILL]

Wow... I went out and missed the fourth quarter of this game. I really can't believe LeBron did that and it takes a lot to flabbergast me in the NBA these days.

Just... wow. What a baby.

[Kurosawa0]

Does really confirm that he probably did it to Mike Brown on purpose too.

[Patrick Chewing]

This is the problem with the team. Their best player thinks he is better than the coach. Straight disrespect from lebron. Riley needs to take over and make that little ***** cry in practice.

No, that puts Spoelstra in an even worse position. What Spo should do is bench LeBron plain and simple. Sounds crazy, but if he's blatantly disrespecting you on the court of all places, you have to show him you're still boss.

This is why watching collegiate sports is so much better.

[Kurosawa0]

This is why watching collegiate sports is so much better.

Not remotely.

[nbacardDOTnet]

http://www.waitingfornextyear.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Mike-Brown.jpg


Made a Gif:lol :lol

http://www.gifsoup.com/view3/1418961/lebron-brushes-spo-oiad-o.gif

Coach Spo FTL :roll: :roll:

This will be better =)


LeBump James (aka Bumper King)

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/zz%20NBA%20Photo%20Gallery/z%20Funny%20NBA%20Photos/0%20Players/Lebron%20James/0%20bandwagoners/scumbag-lebron-james.gif

feel free to use.

[Rowe]

What should I do? Should I fight my coach? :oldlol:

:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[cranincu]

Spo should bench lebron until the cleveland game

that way spolestra wins if they win or lose

[Zach Morris]

Does anyone think LeBron would do that to Pat Riley?

Heck no. I think Spo is afraid of upsetting them. He probably lets them do what the hell ever they want.
They tell him the plays during time outs. :oldlol: He just looks like such a push over.

[Mr. Grieves]

Really Lebron, REALLY?

If Miami needs to fan up, Lebron needs to MAN up.

The guy is still walking around like he is in high school, so damn immature. Spoiled brat. The sooner Miami goes below .500 the better. They need to hit rock bottom, this team needs a BIG wake up call. ****in divas.

[nbacardDOTnet]

Really Lebron, REALLY?

If Miami needs to fan up, Lebron needs to MAN up.

The guy is still walking around like he is in high school, so damn immature. Spoiled brat. The sooner Miami goes below .500 the better. They need to hit rock bottom, this team needs a BIG wake up call. ****in divas.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/zz%20NBA%20Photo%20Gallery/z%20Funny%20NBA%20Photos/0%20Players/Lebron%20James/DruJoyceandlebronjamesmoviemorethanagame.jpg

[the_wise_one]

Wow, what a disrespectful ******.

[All Net]

Lebron needs to grow up, dude is playing like shit himself...not just down to coaching.

[shootingcomets]

dissapointing really, but i do like lebron as a player. As frustrating losing is he should still respect coaches

[RoseCity07]

Why are the Heat wasting valuable time? Get Pat Riley in there. It's that easy. Fire Spolstra.

[d.bball.guy]

goodbye Spo or LeBron?

[All Net]

goodbye Spo or LeBron?

No chance Lebron goes anywhere....i still think coach Spo lasts the season.

[coin24]

While spoelstra isnt the greatest coach, the blame is more on wade and lebron..

These guys are supposed to be professionals:facepalm Cant even get the basics right... There stupid iso plays and walking the ball up the court need to stop.. I doubt riley will want any part of coaching this disaster this season:facepalm

[sixer6ad]

They will probably play a perfect game on Thursday.:mad:

[creepingdeath]

OMG, John Leguizamo would for sure play Spoelstra in a movie.
Clearly the best post in this thread. :roll:

[Prodigy]

Does Pat Riley even want to coach this guy?

[d.bball.guy]

This will be better =)


LeBump James (aka Bumper King)

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/zz%20NBA%20Photo%20Gallery/z%20Funny%20NBA%20Photos/0%20Players/Lebron%20James/0%20bandwagoners/scumbag-lebron-james.gif

feel free to use.
how do i use the gif as my avy?? i tried copying the link but its too big .:hammerhead:

[Basketbolero]

OMG, John Leguizamo would for sure play Spoelstra in a movie.
:roll: :applause: repped for making me lol

[elementally morale]

Come on now.

Didn't you guys know LeBron needs a great sidekick?

[blazerjimmy]

Horrible!!! As good as he might be, that was just totally disrspectful....:confusedshrug:

[PrimeJohnnyDepp]

He wants a good coach worth of his legacy. Jordan - Phil Jackson. Kobe - Phil Jackson. Lebron - Spo ? Best coaches coach best players, this guy looks like a Mexican bieber and should be fired. 'I'm so sorry we are not playing better, it will get better we promise.'

And that yellow stain on Miami home-court.. Can't stand ****ing Miami.

[Zan Tabak]

That's a b!tch move.

[vegasdude]

I honestly don't think I've seen that happen before. Looked somewhat intentional. Tension is in the air for sure.

I think this team needs Pat Riley to try to save the day.

Lebrick is a PUNK. KARMA is B!TCH.

If you look closely coach was expecting it, he braised himself before the contact. Still... it's a punk move by Lebron.

[gilalizard]

****ing Spoelstra, bumping into Bron's game 5 elbow. Spo better be more careful, or that injury could flare-up again.

[RUCKER]

Of course it's intentional.. Look at the blatant elbow Bron throws on Spo as he makes contact.

Atleast Kobe is in the process of getting fouled when his "unnatural acts" occur. LeBron bulldozes through his coach and intentionally starts throwing bows.

[Kurosawa0]

No chance Lebron goes anywhere....i still think coach Spo lasts the season.

I don't know. If they keep playing this badly, Riley's going to have to make a change.

[Zan Tabak]

I don't know. If they keep playing this badly, Riley's going to have to make a change.

I'll guarantee Spo goes before LeBron.

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/f6/fullj.3379bf489e9062fc7786615fd0330a5a/3379bf489e9062fc7786615fd0330a5a-getty-103882437lm011_heat_mavs.jpg

:facepalm

[Kurosawa0]

I'll guarantee Spo goes before LeBron.

Does Spo go before Bosh? Bosh can be included in a trade on what, December 15th?

[Zan Tabak]

Does Spo go before Bosh? Bosh can be included in a trade on what, December 15th?

Guess it could happen. But my gut feeling is they're going to ride this thing out. Probably minus Spo.

[Kurosawa0]

Guess it could happen. But my gut feeling is they're going to ride this thing out. Probably minus Spo.

It's always easier to fire the coach...

[Samurai Swoosh]

Honestly, we all know deep down LeBron / Bosh joined on knowing Spo wouldn't be the coach to stay and take them to the top. There is an ounce of truth in everything said. I truly do believe the guys have as Bosh was saying "wanted to chill" while playing under Spo. Because they know when Riles comes down, it's all business, and he's going to have them busting their asses in practice, etc.

[Rashard]

Wow, that did look extremely intentional.

[amfirst]

If they lose to the Cavs.... Something is going to go down for sures. :lol

[SoCalMike]

Pjax was right, eh? :oldlol:



:pimp:

[Burgz]

the team doesn't play hard enough, that should be on the players
it would be unfair to coach Spo if he was relieved, plus Riley has said many times that he believes in Spo and that coaching is not the problem

[MrJohnWall]

:facepalm @ anyone who tries to defend this.
You can tell the Mike Brown one was on accident cuz he slows down and turns around

The spo one he bumps him and then throws a elbow to brush him off

[joshwake]

I want Lebron to play under Sloan for a day. Someone would end up in a body bag, and I would put my money on Lebron being the person in the bag.

[jbot]

spo is scared of him. lbj is a disrespectful idiot.

[nightprowler10]

Wow -- Heat are a microcosm of everything wrong with the NBA, everything wrong with the American culture of instant gratification.

QFT.

[LA.MJ&KB#1]

Pjax was right, eh? :oldlol:



:pimp:
I was just thinking the same thing. Great thought SoCalMike

[zizozain]

USA Today

Did LeBron James deliberately bump Heat coach Erik Spoelstra?

Did a frustrated LeBron James go out of his way to bump Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra during the Heat's loss to Dallas Mavericks Saturday night?

Or did a ticked-off Spoelstra deliberately try to walk through the King -- sending a message both to his unhappy superstar and disappointing 9-8 team?
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2010/11/lebron-james-push-erik-spoelstra-miami-heat/1
You be the judge. Check out this video via the Palm Beach Post of the two Alpha Males butting heads during a timeout in the Heat's 106-95 loss in Dallas.

The third quarter incident happens after another defensive breakdown by the Heat. Spoelstra comes on to the court. James walks toward the bench. Neither man tries to avoid the other. They bump. Hard.

Maybe it's a deliberate push by one, the other, or both. Or maybe they're both so frustrated they're not paying attention. Either way, the Heat called a players-only meeting after the loss.

It's not the first time the King has bumped his coach either accidentally or deliberately. ESPN.com's Brian Windhorst tweeted he banged into Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown during a lopsided loss to the New York Knicks in 2007.

Things are heating up in South Beach,. But not the way LeBron & Co. thought they would. After the loss, the Heat held a player's-only meeting.

[gts]

ChrisMannixSI

Lot of execs still doubt Riley would bump Spo this year. "I tried to hire him a few years ago," said East exec. "Pat told me to back off."
about 1 hour ago via web
Retweeted by latmedina and 4 others

[BallsOut]

Riley won't step in this season. He only steps in when he feels he has a legit roster that's good enough to win a championship.

In addition to the Van Gundy thing, Riley is the same guy that hired a new coach after Wade went out with that injury just so he could avoid adding losses to his career record.

If you thought Lebron had an ego, Riley's may be on a whole other level.

I also don't think Spo getting fired will help Wade. He's been on the record saying Spo was his favorite coach and has always supported him even through today.

[BlazersDozen]

I am by no means a LeBron homer or troll but I really think this is an accident.Look at his hand at the end, looks like he tried to go for the manly "I'm in a hurry but here is the I'm sorry, no look back pat"

[gts]

I am by no means a LeBron homer or troll but I really think this is an accident.Look at his hand at the end, looks like he tried to go for the manly "I'm in a hurry but here is the I'm sorry, no look back pat"i agree with this... i never thought it was intentional..

wasn't he (lebron) barking at a ref when this happened?

[SourGrapes]

i agree with this... i never thought it was intentional..

wasn't he (lebron) barking at a ref when this happened?

i saw no referee anywhere in that video. it seemed really intentional, and he had plenty of space and plenty of time to see spo coming.

that combined with the fact it happened during a losing stretch and has happened with a different coach make me pretty sure it was intentional

[Knickerlem]

and then people wonder why so much hate for Lebron

[gts]

i saw no referee anywhere in that video. it seemed really intentional, and he had plenty of space and plenty of time to see spo coming.

that combined with the fact it happened during a losing stretch and has happened with a different coach make me pretty sure it was intentional

there's a longer version that was on sportscenter, lebron was barking at someone across the court when the heat called a time out, maybe not the ref, maybe one of his guys for blowing an assignment but somebody across the court near the sideline after dirk scored..

that's beside the point though, i still think too much is being made of it, you could just as easily be saying spo ran into lebron since he made as much effort to avoid lebron as people are saying lebron did to avoid spo. and as pointed out you can clearly see lebron reaching behind him to pat spo after the contact

you know i'm no lebron fan but i think this is more a case of people seeing what they want to see than what was actually going on.

people have alot invested in lebron failing and as such will jump on anything no matter how small or trite to keep him down...

[SourGrapes]

there's a longer version that was on sportscenter, lebron was barking at someone across the court when the heat called a time out, maybe not the ref, maybe one of his guys for blowing an assignment but somebody across the court near the sideline after dirk scored..

that's beside the point though, i still think too much is being made of it, you could just as easily be saying spo ran into lebron since he made as much effort to avoid lebron as people are saying lebron did to avoid spo. and as pointed out you can clearly see lebron reaching behind him to pat spo after the contact

you know i'm no lebron fan but i think this is more a case of people seeing what they want to see than what was actually going on.

people have alot invested in lebron failing and as such will jump on anything no matter how small or trite to keep him down...

i'm not denying i'll jump on anything that corroborates my view of him as spoiled and unwilling to admit a need for work.

and spo could have avoided lebron, that's true too. but the point from lebron's perspective is still not good

[Draz]

Shit just got real. That clearly seems intentional. You can see him putting his hands back(Right arm) to prevent him from falling. Poor coach, it isn't all to put the blame on him. Miami fans need to relax.. he's trying, it's the players who are taking the shots on the court not him, they need strict discipline though.

[SoCalMike]

ChrisMannixSI

Lot of execs still doubt Riley would bump Spo this year. "I tried to hire him a few years ago," said East exec. "Pat told me to back off."
about 1 hour ago via web
Retweeted by latmedina and 4 others

honestly, this means nothing... riley will do what he wants if he feels necessary, no matter what comments or tweets are out there.



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[SoCalMike]

there's a longer version that was on sportscenter, lebron was barking at someone across the court when the heat called a time out, maybe not the ref, maybe one of his guys for blowing an assignment but somebody across the court near the sideline after dirk scored..

that's beside the point though, i still think too much is being made of it, you could just as easily be saying spo ran into lebron since he made as much effort to avoid lebron as people are saying lebron did to avoid spo. and as pointed out you can clearly see lebron reaching behind him to pat spo after the contact

you know i'm no lebron fan but i think this is more a case of people seeing what they want to see than what was actually going on.

people have alot invested in lebron failing and as such will jump on anything no matter how small or trite to keep him down...

i vote for a passive aggressive event... either by bron himself or both... but definitely not "unintentional." there was absolutely no effort to adjust once contact was made.. and don't tell me bron can't do that.. we've seen him do that when he lays the ball in.... lol



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[KG5MVP]

there ain't nothing about that bump that's not unintentional.

[KG5MVP]

you mean tha's intentional / deliberate and nothing wrong about it?

i am trying to use quadriple negatives in a sentence

[markymark]

ChrisMannixSI

Lot of execs still doubt Riley would bump Spo this year. "I tried to hire him a few years ago," said East exec. "Pat told me to back off."
about 1 hour ago via web
Retweeted by latmedina and 4 others

dayum. even riley has the other execs by the balls.

[Mrofir]

My first reaction was "would I ever bump into an authority figure like that? Hell no." But after reading a few devil's advocate posts on this thread, I think the least could be said that it takes 2 egos to bump shoulders like that. Fact is though, it's up to Lebron to move. And the clincher is definitely that the 2 shoulder bumps occurred in 2 ugly losses.

[33teeth]

Does anyone think LeBron would do that to Pat Riley?

Only if he wanted to wake up in the morning with a stallion's head in his bed.

[Funnyfuka]

I don't care if Spoelsta is the worst coach in the history of the NBA, a man doesn't deserve to be treated like trash and LeBron did just that. To his head coach who is 10+ years his senior no less. LeBron is a piece of shit and a failure as a human being.

and a billionaire. Would you care if you were a billionaire, would you care if you could bang one different model looking woman every night? Would you care if you had lebron's life? It's not like he s going to be "fired". He's worth too much money. Think about all the idiots who buy his merchandise.

He's spoiled beyond belief. But who can do anything about it?

[Sarcastic]

I don't know if this has been posted in this thread, but it looks like Wade is backing Spoelstra.

http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoopmiamiheat/post/_/id/1788/more-bumps-on-miamis-crash-course

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[gts]

I don't know if this has been posted in this thread, but it looks like Wade is backing Spoelstra.

http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoopmiamiheat/post/_/id/1788/more-bumps-on-miamis-crash-courseno surprise, spoelstra is wades guy if i'm not mistaken.. if i remember right it was wade that wanted him as a head coach. a heat fan will know better.

that's why i have contended that spo will not be replaced at least for this season...

[d.bball.guy]

how do i use the gif as my avy?? i tried copying the link but its too big .:hammerhead:
bump:D

[nbacardDOTnet]

bump:D

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[d.bball.guy]

light and faster version. =)
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not sure this might work. =)

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[Solid Snake]

lol at these Pat Riley suggestions.

Really?

Really?????????????????

You actually think these 3 WEAK MINDED, casual, hip bros is gonna want to play for Riley? You think they're going to survive through Rileys practices and be able to give 100% effort and stay on task? Hell no, these dudes just wanna chill. They can't survive under an alpha male type coach like Riley, Sloan, or Pop.

[Darius]

there's a longer version that was on sportscenter, lebron was barking at someone across the court when the heat called a time out, maybe not the ref, maybe one of his guys for blowing an assignment but somebody across the court near the sideline after dirk scored..

that's beside the point though, i still think too much is being made of it, you could just as easily be saying spo ran into lebron since he made as much effort to avoid lebron as people are saying lebron did to avoid spo. and as pointed out you can clearly see lebron reaching behind him to pat spo after the contact

you know i'm no lebron fan but i think this is more a case of people seeing what they want to see than what was actually going on.

people have alot invested in lebron failing and as such will jump on anything no matter how small or trite to keep him down...

Even if the initial bump wasn't intentional, the fact that Lebron, after running into his coach, didn't stop to apologize and make certain he is alright shows the lack of respect.

Can you imagine Deron Williams walking in Jerry Sloan and not immediately apologizing afterwards?

I've always been an LBJ fan but this looks bad.

[Ruh-Roh]

Even if the initial bump wasn't intentional, the fact that Lebron, after running into his coach, didn't stop to apologize and make certain he is alright shows the lack of respect.

Can you imagine Deron Williams walking in Jerry Sloan and not immediately apologizing afterwards?

I've always been an LBJ fan but this looks bad.

Totally agree with the bolded.

Man if Kobe did that to Phil he'd be benched. Shaq too, once Phil got up a week later from the hit.

[LA_Showtime]

I'll give LeBron the benefit of the doubt and assume it's a mistake. Not apologizing is inexcusable, though. Maybe the Chosen One should take Manners 101.

[Samurai Swoosh]

Even if the initial bump wasn't intentional, the fact that Lebron, after running into his coach, didn't stop to apologize and make certain he is alright shows the lack of respect.

Can you imagine Deron Williams walking in Jerry Sloan and not immediately apologizing afterwards?

I've always been an LBJ fan but this looks bad.
Pretty much, exactly

[brantonli]

Holy cow, NBA.com/video has it now as well! Damn, even the NBA guys are fed up with it drama.

[SoCalMike]

Holy cow, NBA.com/video has it now as well! Damn, even the NBA guys are fed up with it drama.

how do you mean?



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[JtotheIzzo]

Mike Brown got bumped too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KphjpRM7to

[brantonli]

how do you mean?



:pimp:

You know how sometimes organisations would rather ignore some bad or ill news about its people than admit the fault. NBA doesn't really do this a lot (ignoring bad news), but it was still funny/surprising to see a video that bruises the reputation of one of its superstars put on NBA.com.

[SoCalMike]

You know how sometimes organisations would rather ignore some bad or ill news about its people than admit the fault. NBA doesn't really do this a lot (ignoring bad news), but it was still funny/surprising to see a video that bruises the reputation of one of its superstars put on NBA.com.

ahh, gotcha! that is a good point. lol

maybe they like the negative press in this case? perhaps its generating interest... its certainly generating a lot of dialog on ISH!


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[SCdac]

Mike Brown got bumped too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KphjpRM7to

Haha they just showed that on ESPN2... I completely forgot about it.

Oh Lebron.

[DuMa]

holy overblown story batman

[chazzy]

Mike Brown got bumped too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KphjpRM7to
"Should I remind you I've done this before?"

[For_Three]

holy overblown story batman

This isn't overblown. All of this stuff is starting to add up. I agree at first it was absolutely ridiculous the way people were treating every move the Heat made. It was exhausting actually. It got to the point where announcers would bring up something about the Heat 8 or 9 times a game while calling a different game!!

But all these little issues are adding up, creating a snowball effect. It will be interesting to see if anything happens, or if they just keep losing.

[SoCalMike]

by the way.... i think "bumpgate" is one of the best thread titles i have seen in a long, long time... haha oh geez, i finally have to give konex due props... argh!




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[nbacardDOTnet]

Holy cow, NBA.com/video has it now as well! Damn, even the NBA guys are fed up with it drama.

Yah, It's official. :oldlol:

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Storm winds

[Jasper]

Charlies Barkley the other night nailed my viewpoints to a 'T' in regards to how the Heat should play.
Lebron -is an exceptional athlete and he is still playing his style of game from when he dominated in the high school ranks.
Problem is a one man wrecking ball can't beat an average NBA team , and needs to play with a team (team concept)
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The Heat players need not multple leaders , but a TRUE Leader and that has to be D-Wade, and eventually over a few seasons Lebron will take over the team.
I hate to say it , but Lebron doesn't know any better , because he is that gifted.
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Go back some years to Gervin (Ice man) JUST great individual numbers and scoring titles , but did you ever see a dynesty , or multiple titles from him :confusedshrug:
It's a team concept , and Lebron really needs a authoritarian type coach to coach him in the principals of playing as a team.
Which means a different coach , and a different style of play from him , playing a team concept style ,, and you know what : being probably the best bballer in the history of the game.
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Reflect on MJ ... then look at Kobe ,, and now look at lebron.
MJ had to adapt , Kobe has , and I respect his game even more , but Lebron is 'were' MJ and Kobe WERE.
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He needs to be taught , and everyone jokes about JAckson , he would be a perfect fit ,, but he is all most retired.
Sloan is already committed to Utah forever.

That leaves only two coachs that can do it : Jeff Van Gandi , and Riles.

It's in Riles court , what he wants to do and how much he wants to pay.

[jamal99]

OMG, John Leguizamo would for sure play Spoelstra in a movie.
QFT

[trig]

That leaves only two coachs that can do it : Jeff Van Gandi , and Riles.

It's in Riles court , what he wants to do and how much he wants to pay.

I doubt if JVG will want anything to do with riley after the SVG incident.
That leaves riley as the only option left. RudyT and Hubie are pretty good but already too old. guys like sloan, pjax, larry brown etc are not available.

I want to see Lebron try to bump Riley, he'll probably kick lebron's ass lol

[SoCalMike]

I doubt if JVG will want anything to do with riley after the SVG incident.
That leaves riley as the only option left. RudyT and Hubie are pretty good but already too old. guys like sloan, pjax, larry brown etc are not available.

I want to see Lebron try to bump Riley, he'll probably kick lebron's ass lol

RudyT is not head coaching in the NBA anymore. JVG would not be a good choice as he is not capable of taking a team to win a ring.



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[heavensdevil]

that looked intentional, Its not Erics fault they are losing, with 3 players like James, Wade and Bosh, they should be able to win still with Kevin Oneill as their coach.

[monkeypox]

RudyT is not head coaching in the NBA anymore. JVG would not be a good choice as he is not capable of taking a team to win a ring.



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Rudy T still works for the Lakers and is apparently loving life as a scout, being able to spend time with his kids and still keep up with basketball, so I don't think he's going to put himself willingly in to this mess.

[chnamanjx]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNgf6fd88g8&feature=player_embedded

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lol

[Math2]

apo looked pissed :P

[lilbeastnani]

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[DStebb716]

BUMP :oldlol:

I was going to come in here and yell at some troll for bumping this old thread, then you made me laugh my ass off. :applause:

[gilalizard]

BUMP :oldlol:

epic bump