"earned not given" t-shirt?

[Knicksfever2010]

really lebron? you form a superstar mega-team, and have the refs basically GIFT YOU the series and you have the stones to wear that shirt? show some humility/pride.

[DuMa]

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_YODg65nll_o/SkIrfVUqMtI/AAAAAAABzkY/Xf7f_skW1R8/s400/news_lebron-james-check-my-stats-1.jpg

http://images.sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/57703335liquidrice6302009120037am.jpg

lebron continuing to wear tshirts that piss people off.

[TheMarkMadsen]

Ohhh the irony. I lol'd when I saw that shirt.

Like wait, didn't you guys all decide to team up so that it would be "easy"

[ripthekik]

Absolutely agree. He stills need put on those Nike "Short-cut" t-shirts.

[Maniak]

Oh no he wore a t-shirt!

[TylerOO]

He did earn it. Quit hatin

[LAClipsFan33]

And it begins again...

Such a waste of life and energy to hate a man who doesn't know you and doesn't care about you. LOL a man who if he met you still wouldn't give a f*ck about you

[TMT]

Why can't Lebron just dress like a normal person when getting interviewed and such?

That isn't being humble, as he recently stated he now is.

[LAClipsFan33]

Why can't Lebron just dress like a normal person when getting interviewed and such?

That isn't being humble, as he recently stated he now is.

What's not humble about it ? People who aren't humble think things should be given to them on a silver platter. It's obvious people will just hate no matter what.

He puts something cocky...Hate

He put something blue collar and hard working...Hate

[jlip]

And this is news...Why again?

[CelticBaller]

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_YODg65nll_o/SkIrfVUqMtI/AAAAAAABzkY/Xf7f_skW1R8/s400/news_lebron-james-check-my-stats-1.jpg

http://images.sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/57703335liquidrice6302009120037am.jpg

lebron continuing to wear tshirts that piss people off.
no class

[Kobe 4 The Win]

no class

It's good to see Lebron has matured so much from when he used to be petty and thin skinned. If he has a PR person, they need to be fired.

[inclinerator]

so mad :lol

[Kobe 4 The Win]

so mad :lol

I'm actually happy that he (finally, lol) won. The shirt? I am dissapoint.

[HEAT111]

Haters,

[Fudge]

[QUOTE=HEAT111]Haters,

[LBJFTW]

Buwahahahahaha so insecure about his ring that he has to wear a t-shirt to convince himself! Are you ****ing kidding me?!?! :oldlol:

http://sportsblog.bethubb.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/AwKvPDlCEAIRs8M.jpg

Lebron, we know you had to carry Wade and Bosh to win it and that when you teamed up with them, and that you didn't plan on carrying this much of a load but do you really need the shirt to convince yourself? You sure as hell aren't telling anyone anything they don't already know. Way to disrespect your teamates.

[Kobe 4 The Win]

[QUOTE=HEAT111]Haters,
……....…../

[HEAT111]

LOL. One f**king ring and this is what you get.

Back at ya c0ck breath


So, you're considering yourself as a "Hater" ? Some one got hurt :lol because it wasn't directed to you...

Samething to the idiot above.

[Rake2204]

Buwahahahahaha so insecure about his ring that he has to wear a t-shirt to convince himself! Are you ****ing kidding me?!?! :oldlol:

http://sportsblog.bethubb.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/AwKvPDlCEAIRs8M.jpg

I think it's impossible for me to say this without sounding like a hipster but. . . I don't have cable, so I don't see Sportscenter anymore. What is happening to it? How many consecutive sub-stories can they throw out there at one time about the same subject? The King Speaks, Jalen Rose on LeBron, LeBron's Motivation, Players Under Pressure (which I'm assuming refers to LeBron)? I feel bad for anyone who just wanted to see Giants/Athletics highlights.

[SpecialQue]

Honestly, I love that he's egotistical enough to wear those shirts. What the fvck does he have to be humble about when sports writers and fans are falling over each other to get a taste of his pecker?

[pegasus]

I knew he was gonna do something stupid like that. I just knew it.:facepalm

There's no way this disgusting piece of shit can be humble for a second. He's an egotistical maniac.

Edit: Maybe he's got "Just kidding" written on the back with Stern's smiling face underneath. Then I'd be OK with it.

[The Iron Fist]

Lol. Just when you thought he turned the corner onto maturity st., he takes a left onto insecure lane.

[ganja0710]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

"earned not given"

somebody smack this clown on the back of his head

[jlip]

I knew he was gonna do something stupid like that. I just knew it.:facepalm

There's no way this disgusting piece of shit can be humble for a second. He's an egotistical maniac.

A t-shirt that says absolutely nothing about you warrants this?

[ripthekik]

More accurate if read bottom to top: Given, Not Earned

[Kobe 4 The Win]

So, you're considering yourself as a "Hater" ? Some one got hurt :lol because it wasn't directed to you...

Samething to the idiot above.

Just because I replied doesn't mean I consider myself a hater.

You replied to me so do you consider yourself as having c0ck breath?

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

I knew he was gonna do something stupid like that. I just knew it.:facepalm

There's no way this disgusting piece of shit can be humble for a second. He's an egotistical maniac.

Seriously?

[SpecialQue]

So do other people who aren't Lebron wear those shirts? Like some gawky Indian kid wearing the "Check My $tats" shirt, or a fat hairy dude wearing that "Earned Not Given" shirt?

[CelticBaller]

Honestly, I love that he's egotistical enough to wear those shirts. What the fvck does he have to be humble about when sports writers and fans are falling over each other to get a taste of his pecker?
because you're giving them more ammo when you're being an egotistical idiot

[ganja0710]

http://i49.tinypic.com/120lapi.png

[ripthekik]

http://i49.tinypic.com/120lapi.png
:oldlol: :applause: :cheers:
great work my friend

[TheMarkMadsen]

"Formed, Not given" would have been better.


But in all seriousness who is "given" an NBA title, everybody earns their title but not everybody sports a shirt that says they did.

His PR guy should have just handed him a 2012 Miami HEAT championship shirt?

Oh well, nike made a lot of money for him wearing that on sportscenter.

[HEAT111]

Just because I replied doesn't mean I consider myself a hater.

You replied to me so do you consider yourself as having c0ck breath?


And just because I posted something it had you replying to begin with? You seriously got involved because you wanted to.

And again, YOU REPLIED TO ME. I guess you know how "**** breath" smells like.:facepalm

[04mzwach]

He wore it because Nike is releasing the shirt to the masses. It's marketing. :lol @ overreaction

[Darius]

lmao that's pretty bad I have to say, even as a LBJ fan.

Insecure much?

[HEAT111]

He wore it because Nike is releasing the shirt to the masses. It's marketing. :lol @ overreaction


That's true.

[jlip]

He wore it because Nike is releasing the shirt to the masses. It's marketing. :lol @ overreaction

I hadn't notice the Nike swoosh symbol at the bottom. Great observation.

[drizzy0503]

Guys do yall not realize this is just like "Witness"?

Another cool marketing ploy by Nike, Bron's number 1 endorsement. He wears their shit, profit. Simple as that.

[niko]

They are trying to rebuild his image, why this slogan? It's obnoxious.

[Apogee]

Haters grasping at anything to make LBJ look bad. :lol :lol
Keep falling for it, makes yall look butthurt.
Its a damn nike shirt that a bunch of people will buy just because they saw LBJ wear it.

[LakersReign]

really lebron? you form a superstar mega-team, and have the refs basically GIFT YOU the series and you have the stones to wear that shirt? show some humility/pride.

Just when you almost get to the point where you start liking them. They got do something so dumb, it reminds you of exactly why you never liked them to begin with. Lebron is clearly going to remain the arrogant douche he always has been. He's just trying to downplay it a little now cuz he won a title. But just wait, he'll go right back to being his arrogant self in a few months or when the season starts up again. But wait, didn't he supposedly hire a PR firm to help him NOT come across like a douche? So much for that bright idea:rolleyes:

[Apogee]

Just when you almost get to the point where you start liking them. They got do something so dumb, it reminds you of exactly why you never liked them to begin with. Lebron is clearly going to remain the arrogant douche he always has been. He's just trying to downplay it a little now cuz he won a title. But just wait, he'll go right back to being his arrogant self in a few months or when the season starts up again. But wait, didn't he supposedly hire a PR firm to help him NOT come across like a douche? So much for that bright idea:rolleyes:

:facepalm

[Kobe 4 The Win]

And just because I posted something it had you replying to begin with? You seriously got involved because you wanted to.

And again, YOU REPLIED TO ME. I guess you know how "**** breath" smells like.:facepalm


Nice try :applause:

[SpecialQue]

I'd really like to see someone who isn't Lebron wear that shirt, mainly because it seems more like a personal statement than something that millions of people are going to want to go out and wear.

[04mzwach]

Even if Lebron did just find a shirt that said this on it with the ring. I wouldn't have a problem with it. Why not be proud of things you earn? :confusedshrug:

[TheMarkMadsen]

I'd really like to see someone who isn't Lebron wear that shirt, mainly because it seems more like a personal statement than something that millions of people are going to want to go out and wear.


Its as if the t shirt is only being marketed to Lebron & his family.

[ripthekik]

Even if Lebron did just find a shirt that said this on it with the ring. I wouldn't have a problem with it. Why not be proud of things you earn? :confusedshrug:
Because he got it through a shortcut?


I'd really like to see someone who isn't Lebron wear that shirt, mainly because it seems more like a personal statement than something that millions of people are going to want to go out and wear.
Agree, it would be ridiculous to see that shirt in the streets.
1) either total Lebron fanatic or 2) some insecured person who has to make that statement to the rest of the world who don't give a damn.

like a kid in the streets stopping everyone else who walks by, and shouts at them "I'm good! I'm really good at playing basketball! Believe me! Please believe me! I earned everything!"

[Da KO King]

He wore it because Nike is releasing the shirt to the masses. It's marketing. :lol @ overreaction
:applause: If this was facebook I'd click "like"

Foolish people here acting like that wasn't a marketing op.

[pegasus]

:applause: If this was facebook I'd click "like"

Foolish people here acting like that wasn't a marketing op.

How is that t-shirt any different than his tattoos?

[Alamo]

The only thing that could possibly make that shirt worse would be it if was a tank top. Only a true douche bag would be able to pull off something like that.

[KingBeasley08]

lebrons being a lil too humble. he should say what he said last year. all that crap about how the haters have to keep livin their crappy lives :oldlol:

bad timing king

[upside24]

He did earn this championship. Did no one notice the incredible level he played at in these playoffs? Bosh was injured and not himself for much of the playoffs and Wade wasn't Wade yet LeBron carried that team to a championship. Does he have to score every single Heat point to "earn" it? Should he be the only Heat player on the floor going 1 on 5? I watched him assrape the NBA on his way to the title and that's earning it to me.

Since when do we want athletes to be humble? Jordan wasn't humble and we loved him for it.

[SpecialQue]

He did earn this championship. Did no one notice the incredible level he played at in these playoffs? Bosh was injured and not himself for much of the playoffs and Wade wasn't Wade yet LeBron carried that team to a championship. Does he have to score every single Heat point to "earn" it? Should he be the only Heat player on the floor going 1 on 5? I watched him assrape the NBA on his way to the title and that's earning it to me.

Since when do we want athletes to be humble? Jordan wasn't humble and we loved him for it.

Not really the point though. Jordan didn't walk around wearing a shirt that said "SIX RINGS, BITCH!"

Like I said earlier though, it's just odd for him to wear bragging shirts, but who gives a shit? It's not like he needs to be humble at this point. This is just who he is.

[upside24]

Not really the point though. Jordan didn't walk around wearing a shirt that said "SIX RINGS, BITCH!"

Like I said earlier though, it's just odd for him to wear bragging shirts, but who gives a shit? It's not like he needs to be humble at this point. This is just who he is.
:lol It is odd that he wears shirts like that when we know how good he is but that's just his personality and a reflection of culture today.

[AK47DR91]

He's just taking a shot at all the haters and people who bashed him for the "decision" and joining Wade and Bosh.

The t-shirt is correct, he did earned it. And earned it the hard way. Down 2-1 against the Pacers in one of the more physical series in recent years. 1 game from elimination(down 3-2) against Boston and came back to win the series. Lost Game 1 in the Finals vs OKC and won the next 4.

[LBJFTW]

:lol It is odd that he wears shirts like that when we know how good he is but that's just his personality and a reflection of culture today.

You mean to say that today's culture is one of entitlement and that working hard for what you have is a thing of the past? What better way to demonstrate this by having the world's best athlete demonstrate this on the highest stage.

Pathetic.

Along the same lines as: "Since my neighbor is rollin' on dem 26" rims I deserve them too!" Come on Obama! (In reference to the lady that said when Obama becomes president, he's going to buy her a car.) Help me out! :roll:

Obama=Wade/Bosh :applause:

[colorz]

Who cares? It's a t-shirt :oldlol:

And he did earn that championship. He went to a team that gave him a chance at a title, failed, but came back better the next year. LeBron's taken more critiscm than any athlete I've ever seen and he's a champion now so he can say whatever the f*ck he wants. LOL at people hating on him for a t-shirt :lol

[upside24]

You mean to say that today's culture is one of entitlement and that working hard for what you have is a thing of the past? What better way to demonstrate this by having the world's best athlete demonstrate this on the highest stage.

Pathetic.

Along the same lines as: "Since my neighbor is rollin' on dem 26" rims I deserve them too!" Come on Obama! (In reference to the lady that said when Obama becomes president, he's going to buy her a car.) Help me out! :roll:

Obama=Wade/Bosh :applause:
:biggums:

[KingBeasley08]

You mean to say that today's culture is one of entitlement and that working hard for what you have is a thing of the past? What better way to demonstrate this by having the world's best athlete demonstrate this on the highest stage.

Pathetic.

Along the same lines as: "Since my neighbor is rollin' on dem 26" rims I deserve them too!" Come on Obama! (In reference to the lady that said when Obama becomes president, he's going to buy her a car.) Help me out! :roll:

Obama=Wade/Bosh :applause:
Dude, are you a cavs fan? Cuz you sound butthurt. Your team sucked, your city sucked, and he left. Guess what, turns out he made the right decision. Kobe raped someone but it doesn't matter because he "played well". No one cares about one's character, get over it

[SpecialQue]

He's just taking a shot at all the haters and people who bashed him for the "decision" and joining Wade and Bosh.

The t-shirt is correct, he did earned it. And earned it the hard way. Down 2-1 against the Pacers in one of the more physical series in recent years. 1 game from elimination(down 3-2) against Boston and came back to win the series. Lost Game 1 in the Finals vs OKC and won the next 4.

I'm seeing a lot of comments like this, not just here, but also coming from sports writers saying that "it wasn't easy." Aside from Lebron, the two best players in the east didn't play at all due to injuries (Dwight and Rose). Let's not pretend the Knicks (lol), the Pacers, and an old banged-up Celtics team are as formidable as a Magic team with Dwight or the Bulls with Rose.

[dude77]

people act like just because they got together, it's an automatic title and they don't need to do anything else ..

last year proved otherwise .. you still have to put in the hard work and bust your ass .. nothing is guaranteed in the nba ..

lebron had a very subpar supporting cast in cleveland .. no superstar has won anything with that much less help .. he needed help just like anybody else and once he got it, this is the result, a championship ..

heck, they were down in every series during the playoffs .. down 3-2 at boston and he brought them back solely on his own with that legendary performance .. they didn't just sweep through everyone because they had a 'dream team' .. he put in the hard work and earned it .. no nba title is a gimme

[AK47DR91]

I'm seeing a lot of comments like this, not just here, but also coming from sports writers saying that "it wasn't easy." Aside from Lebron, the two best players in the east didn't play at all due to injuries (Dwight and Rose). Let's not pretend the Knicks (lol), the Pacers, and an old banged-up Celtics team are as formidable as a Magic team with Dwight or the Bulls with Rose.
Everybody was effected by the condensed season. Bosh was even 100% either.

So last year, they cruised through the East when Rose, Celtics and Sixers were healthy. The East was considered a weak conference. Now all the sudden they had a tough Eastern Conference run and people are using injuries as an excuse but the East is no longer weak? :confusedshrug:

People need to make up their mind whether or not the East is weak. Weak conference, injuries...that's not LeBron's or Miami's fault. They play against whatever is stack against them.

[pauk]

Lebron earned it, hard work pays of...

The fact that haters still have the guts to *********e is mindbogling....

[ripthekik]

He's earned nothing unless he can prove he can win it with just one other superstar. He took a shortcut and succeeded, that's all.

Great lesson to kids all over the world. Hey kids, cut corners, you can win faster this way.

[Da Hammer]

He has a whole lot of talent but inmature thin skinned player. I'd feel bad for him but he is a millionare :lol

[pegasus]

He's earned nothing unless he can prove he can win it with just one other superstar. He took a shortcut and succeeded, that's all.

Great lesson to kids all over the world. Hey kids, cut corners, you can win faster this way.

Unfortunately, this. The worst part is now other superstars have to team up as well. Fcuk you Stern!

[AK47DR91]

He's earned nothing unless he can prove he can win it with just one other superstar. He took a shortcut and succeeded, that's all.

Great lesson to kids all over the world. Hey kids, cut corners, you can win faster this way.
Who's the other superstar besides Wade? :confusedshrug:

[HEAT111]

Not really the point though. Jordan didn't walk around wearing a shirt that said "SIX RINGS, BITCH!"
Like I said earlier though, it's just odd for him to wear bragging shirts, but who gives a shit? It's not like he needs to be humble at this point. This is just who he is.




Let's be realistic here. That was a generation ago, and if it were to happen; he would. Bringing the past doesn't mean anything, this is whole new world now. Kobe has that very same t-shirt with the four fingers and 5 rings.

Also, anyone could be humbled but in the end every one is hypocrite.

Its obviously a ploy from Nike. If Lebron actually wins another championship, we will go back to this conversation.

[pegasus]

Who's the other superstar besides Wade? :confusedshrug:

You may mistake him for a gay pornstar (see your avy), but Bosh is actually a borderline superstar in this league. He can put up 25/10 playing on any other team, or whenever one of the other two is injured or not playing up to their standards. He is also the most clutch player on that team.

[dude77]

He's earned nothing unless he can prove he can win it with just one other superstar. He took a shortcut and succeeded, that's all.

you're right .. kg, pierce and allen didn't earn anything either

[SpecialQue]

Everybody was effected by the condensed season. Bosh was even 100% either.

So last year, they cruised through the East when Rose, Celtics and Sixers were healthy. The East was considered a weak conference. Now all the sudden they had a tough Eastern Conference run and people are using injuries as an excuse but the East is no longer weak? :confusedshrug:

People need to make up their mind whether or not the East is weak. Weak conference, injuries...that's not LeBron's or Miami's fault. They play against whatever is stack against them.

The east IS weak, and considerably weaker when two of the best players in the league at their position are out injured.

It's not an "excuse," since the Heat might have beaten the Bulls anyway, but no...it's wasn't that hard of a series for Lebron. Let's get real here.

[pauk]

He's earned nothing unless he can prove he can win it with just one other superstar. He took a shortcut and succeeded, that's all.

Great lesson to kids all over the world. Hey kids, cut corners, you can win faster this way.

He did even better... he won WITHOUT any superstar in his team...

Bosh certainly didnt play like a superstar, dont remember a superstar averaging 14-7....

Wade didnt play like a superstar either, if you considered Wade a superstar this year then Westbrook is a MEGASTAR/GOAT.....

[SpecialQue]

Let's be realistic here. That was a generation ago, and if it were to happen; he would. Bringing the past doesn't mean anything, this is whole new world now. Kobe has that very same t-shirt with the four fingers and 5 rings.

Also, anyone could be humbled but in the end every one is hypocrite.

Its obviously a ploy from Nike. If Lebron actually wins another championship, we will go back to this conversation.

I really, honestly don't think Jordan would have done that. He's too media-savvy. He kept the darker aspects of his personality away from the public, and most people just assumed he was this wholesome "good guy," while players like Barkley were the "villains."

No need to bring Kobe into this conversation. Everyone already knows he has an ego. Shit, he wore a fvcking T-shirt with his own face on it to Disneyland.

[pegasus]

He did even better... he won WITHOUT any superstar in his team...

Bosh certainly didnt play like a superstar, dont remember a superstar averaging 14-7....

Wade didnt play like a superstar either, if you considered Wade a superstar this year then Westbrook is a MEGASTAR/GOAT.....


:lol :lol :lol

Don't you have a post somewhere to edit?

For the records, Wade did play like a superstar in the finals, starting with the second game. Bosh was also close, surprisingly on both ends of the floor. And Battier played better than Lebron did last year in the finals. Miller was the MVP of the last game, and Chalmers was once again superb in the finals.

Lebron had an average finals, but his teammates stepped up big time.

[SpecialQue]

He did even better... he won WITHOUT any superstar in his team...

Bosh certainly didnt play like a superstar, dont remember a superstar averaging 14-7....

Wade didnt play like a superstar either, if you considered Wade a superstar this year then Westbrook is a MEGASTAR/GOAT.....

You really need to let go of this argument.

[AK47DR91]

@ Pauk
LeBron was amazing, I'll give you that but let's not discredit Bosh, Wade and the rest of the role players. They did their parts.

Bosh didn't have superstar numbers but he held his own in the post against Ibaka, Perkins, and Collison. He had a near double double in the series.

Wade had some clutch defensive moments in the series, a la Ginobili-esque.

My credit % pie chart:
LeBron 55%
Bosh 17%
Wade 13%
Battier, Chalmers, Miller, Cole 10%
Coach Spo 5%

[Tenchi Ryu]

:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm
A lot of the hate Bron receives is excessive, but at the same time, his PR people need to get bitch slapped. He makes it too damn easy for people to hate on him. He won the ship, the cheap shots back at the haters do nothing provide MORE criticism, and stuff like "MJ would never do that" type of comments.

Like someone said, it comes off as insecure that you even had to have a shirt confirm you earned something over it being given....

[LA_Showtime]

I refuse to believe LeBron is stupid enough to wear a shirt that says that. What happened to not caring what other people think? I hope the OP is joking.

[Derrick]

Lebron is incredibly insecure

[LA_Showtime]

Lebron is incredibly insecure

Or else he's the world's greatest troll. He needs to fire his marketing staff because they obviously don't know what the hell they're doing. Every full moon he wins a couple fans back and then he does something stupid like this and loses even more support.

[04mzwach]

:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm
A lot of the hate Bron receives is excessive, but at the same time, his PR people need to get bitch slapped. He makes it too damn easy for people to hate on him. He won the ship, the cheap shots back at the haters do nothing provide MORE criticism, and stuff like "MJ would never do that" type of comments.

Like someone said, it comes off as insecure that you even had to have a shirt confirm you earned something over it being given....
Nah dude. Phrases and sayings are great. If you believe in them, then you should by all means wear them. If something holds meaning to you, then you do things like wearing that shirt. Nothing is wrong with pride.

[SpecialQue]

Or else he's the world's greatest troll. He needs to fire his marketing staff because they obviously don't know what the hell they're doing. Every full moon he wins a couple fans back and then he does something stupid like this and loses even more support.

I have never seen someone wearing a Lebron jersey where I live. Ever since the finals ended, I've seen three different people in Lebron jerseys. People love a winner, everything else is secondary.

[G-train]

They are trying to rebuild his image, why this slogan? It's obnoxious.

GTFO, its not obnoxious.

It's the nike championship T-shirt.
And he did bloody earn it, think he waltzed to the title?

GTFO to all the pathetic haters, its a t-shirt with a motivational slogan.

[Blue&Orange]

Ok let's recap,

In his prime, teams up with a top3 and a top10 players
In his prime, takes a paycut to team up with his buddies.

On his run to the finals, every team that could cause trouble to the Heat, have multiple injuries, serious injuries, not some gayass abdominal strain.

On the finals plays against a talented but very young team, probably the youngest ever on the finals.

Heat are disgustingly carried by the refs throughout the playoffs and finals, like no other team in the history of the NBA.



Earned not given? :lol

Only worse than this would have been lockout for the entire season and Stern giving the championship to miami with no games played.

[longtime lurker]

You'd think with all the criticism around him and then the praise he gets for winning a ring he'd at least be humble about it. (Yes I know it's a Nike Marketing campaign, but this guy also wore the infamous check my $tats t shirt)

Oh and Lebron definitely sent the refs a fruit basket for their hard work in these playoffs.

[Roc Nation]

damn so many mad right now. my favorite are those bum knicks fans lol

[G-train]

Ok let's recap,

In his prime, teams up with a top3 and a top10 players
In his prime, takes a paycut to team up with his buddies.

On his run to the finals, every team that could cause trouble to the Heat, have multiple injuries, serious injuries, not some gayass abdominal strain.

On the finals plays against a talented buy very young team, youngest ever on the finals if not the youngest.

Heat are disgustingly carried by the refs throughout the playoffs and finals, like no other team in the history of the NBA.



Earned no given? Only worse than this would have been lockout for the entire season and Stern giving the championship to miami with no games played.

:coleman:
Lets re-cap:
He worked his ass off to become the greatest player in the world, overcame the utmost pressure to become NBA champion.
Was that GIVEN to him?
Further recap: you are a total moron

While tards here debate a TSHIRT he is celebrating a chip. Because he earned one.
If you cant see that, you are just a full retard. Never go FULL RETARD. Yet this thread is maxed out with them.

[outbreak]

Ok let's recap,

In his prime, teams up with a top3 and a top10 players
In his prime, takes a paycut to team up with his buddies.

On his run to the finals, every team that could cause trouble to the Heat, have multiple injuries, serious injuries, not some gayass abdominal strain.

On the finals plays against a talented but very young team, probably the youngest ever on the finals.

Heat are disgustingly carried by the refs throughout the playoffs and finals, like no other team in the history of the NBA.



Earned not given? :lol

Only worse than this would have been lockout for the entire season and Stern giving the championship to miami with no games played.


This. This just stinks of him trying to convince himself haha.

[G-train]

You'd think with all the criticism around him and then the praise he gets for winning a ring he'd at least be humble about it. (Yes I know it's a Nike Marketing campaign, but this guy also wore the infamous check my $tats t shirt)

Oh and Lebron definitely sent the refs a fruit basket for their hard work in these playoffs.

****ing pathetic dude. grow up.

[G-train]

This. This just stinks of him trying to convince himself haha.

another full retard jumps on the special bus

[d21221hk]

One t shirt and all the haters crawl back out from their hole to have their say. A t shirt, seriously? You morons are really running out of ish to grasp onto. :roll:

[outbreak]

You'd think with all the criticism around him and then the praise he gets for winning a ring he'd at least be humble about it. (Yes I know it's a Nike Marketing campaign, but this guy also wore the infamous check my $tats t shirt)

Oh and Lebron definitely sent the refs a fruit basket for their hard work in these playoffs.

Wasn't it a cake that Gloria jumped out of in a g string?

[Blue&Orange]

My credit % pie chart:
LeBron 55%
Bosh 17%
Wade 13%
Battier, Chalmers, Miller, Cole 10%
Coach Spo 5%
:lol

No seriously


:lol

[outbreak]

another full retard jumps on the special bus

Another biased Lebron lover won't accept the facts laid out in front of him....
Yes he wasn't handed a ring for nothing, yes he played amazingly, but seriously if you can't admit he had an easier run to the championship then usual then your severely biased. Him wearing a shirt like this looks stupid because it draws attention to the fact he had an easier run then most. I thought this was a great chance for him to be humble about this and turn his public persona around but now he just looks like he hasn't grown up at all and hasn't learnt from things he has admitted were mistakes in the past.

[G-train]

Another biased Lebron lover won't accept the facts laid out in front of him....
Yes he wasn't handed a ring for nothing, yes he played amazingly, but seriously if you can't admit he had an easier run to the championship then usual then your severely biased. Him wearing a shirt like this looks stupid because it draws attention to the fact he had an easier run then most. I thought this was a great chance for him to be humble about this and turn his public persona around but now he just looks like he hasn't grown up at all and hasn't learnt from things he has admitted were mistakes in the past.

You are a FULL RETARD. Watch the interview, he is very very humble.
He is wearing the NIKE T-SHIRT that he get paid millions to wear.
It simply says that he WORKED HARD and that his title was not GIVEN to him.
Do you know how STUPID you sound?
I'm no Lebron lover, I am a mature REALIST.

[Blue&Orange]

:coleman:
Lets re-cap:
He worked his ass off to become the greatest player in the world, overcame the utmost pressure to become NBA champion.
Was that GIVEN to him?
Further recap: you are a total moron

While tards here debate a TSHIRT he is celebrating a chip. Because he earned one.
If you cant see that, you are just a full retard. Never go FULL RETARD. Yet this thread is maxed out with them.
lol you had absolute no arguments against what i said did you? The facts are hurting you head

By working out you mean HGH? right? cause Lebron is special because of his size and strength nothing else, did he even made any jumper during the finals?

By utmost pressure you mean the pressure that any player that plays on the finals have? Right? please child, just because Lebron suck at dealing with pressure, don't try to sell the idea that for some unknown reason he have more pressure than anyone else.


Despite teaming up with Wade and Bosh, if it wasn't for the outrageous 3 point shooting of Battier and Miller he would probably be ringless by now, so yeah adding to what i've posted before, he really "earned" it.

[longtime lurker]

****ing pathetic dude. grow up.

Grow up? :oldlol: I'm not the one wearing a "Earned not given" shirt

[Apogee]

Grow up? :oldlol: I'm not the one wearing a "Earned not given" shirt

Its literally just a damn shirt. If you care so much about fashion go find a fashion forum or something. Grasping at straws at this point. :facepalm

[outbreak]

lol you had absolute no arguments against what i said did you? The facts are hurting you head

By working out you mean HGH? right? cause Lebron is special because of his size and strength nothing else, did he even made any jumper during the finals?

By utmost pressure you mean the pressure that any player that plays on the finals have? Right? please child, just because Lebron suck at dealing with pressure, don't try to sell the idea that for some unknown reason he have more pressure than anyone else.


Despite teaming up with Wade and Bosh, if it wasn't for the outrageous 3 point shooting of Battier and Miller he would probably be ringless by now, so yeah adding to what i've posted before, he really "earned" it.

Agree with some of this but if you suspect Lebron of HGH then you need to look at half the league too. Look at how huge Dwight got in one off season? Look at how huge jordan got after his stint in baseball?
All those open 3's that Miller and to a lesser extent Battier got were being created by Lebron aswell. Yeah they still had to hit them but he served them up on a platter.

That said wearing that shirt after all his past mistakes and how he won his ring, while trying to rebuild his image is a horrible PR move and deserves to laughed at and derided for.

[longtime lurker]

Wasn't it a cake that Gloria jumped out of in a g string?

If the Heat all of a sudden start getting all the calls against them next season you may be right.

[RRR3]

Some of these LeBron haters are far bigger scumbags than LeBron ever could be, even in their psycho imaginations.



This shit is so old. :sleeping Some of these morons should just be banned by now.:facepalm

[longtime lurker]

Its literally just a damn shirt. If you care so much about fashion go find a fashion forum or something. Grasping at straws at this point. :facepalm

What grasping? Jesus so sensitive. I'm just saying after winning a ring and having the criticism on him die down you'd think the dude would be a little more humble about it instead of opening himself up to more criticism. I didn't say Lebron is a bad person blah blah blah or horrible human being I just think that he'd be thankful just to have the monkey off his back.

[d21221hk]

Despite teaming up with Wade and Bosh, if it wasn't for the outrageous 3 point shooting of Battier and Miller he would probably be ringless by now, so yeah adding to what i've posted before, he really "earned" it.

Lol wtf? Now the championship is won by Miller and Battier? lmao

[SpecialQue]

I dub this: SHIRTGATE.

[Tenchi Ryu]

SThis shit is so old. :sleeping Some of these morons should just be banned by now.:facepalm
For hating on Lebron?

If that's the case 95% of this forum should be banned for all the hating that happens to ALL players.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

You lames are up in arms over a freaking t-shirt. Think about that. :oldlol:

[RRR3]

For hating on Lebron?

If that's the case 95% of this forum should be banned for all the hating that happens to ALL players.
I'm talking about posters like Pegashit and LakersReign

[devin112]

LeBron's a marketing genius, these shirts are going to sell like hotcakes now. I'm going to buy one just to piss off u bitches.

[Indian guy]

It's threads like these that makes me so happy that LeBron

http://www.limitemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/lebron-james-nbachampion.jpg

http://images.latinospost.com/data/images/full/2012/06/22/2021-lebron-james.jpg

Haters, you LOST. Just give it up already.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s480x480/168829_10150979573974512_1732297371_n.jpg

[Legends66NBA7]

You lames are up in arms over a freaking t-shirt. Think about that. :oldlol:

I think it's pretty dumb on his part too (insecure, from the looks if it)...

But the man can do what he wants, really... he did it before with other T-Shirts, so why is it a surprise he would do it again ?

:confusedshrug:


Some of these LeBron haters are far bigger scumbags than LeBron ever could be, even in their psycho imaginations.

LeBron doesn't care and neither should you.

[RRR3]

You lames are up in arms over a freaking t-shirt. Think about that. :oldlol:
It's mostly just the Kobe Kidz, they need a reason to diminish LeBron's accomplishment.:oldlol:

"Buh-buh-buh-but LeBron has bad fashion taste!"
"Buh-buh-buh-but LeBron was carried by Shane Battier, Mike Miller and Mario Chalmers!"


:roll: :roll: :roll:

[SpecialQue]

I would kill to see Lebron wear this shirt:

http://www.terezowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/king-of-miami-(final).jpg

[RRR3]

I would kill to see Lebron wear this shirt:

http://www.terezowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/king-of-miami-(final).jpg
LOL dafuq. People wear arrogant t-shirts a lot these days, though, most of them are pretty funny too. Have you seen some of the ones that refer to the wearer's *ahem* prowess?

Example:
http://www4.images.coolspotters.com/photos/248606/mines-bigger-monkey-banana-t-shirt-profile.jpg

Others:
http://justanotheriphoneblog.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/arrogant.jpg



:roll:

[truhooper]

you haters are pathetic :facepalm

[Indian guy]

It's mostly just the Kobe Kidz, they need a reason to diminish LeBron's accomplishment.:oldlol:

Kobe Kids so mad it's just :oldlol:. Nearly a decade full of hate to protect their GOD, yet LeBron surpassed their boy in most fans' eyes with 1 postseason. How sweet it is!

http://static5.businessinsider.com/image/4fe4ac536bb3f7102100000a/lebron-james.jpg

http://i.fitperez.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/heat-win-the-championship-everything__oPt.jpg

[devin112]

At least he doesn't think he's a model....

http://dbagjournal.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/kobe.jpg

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Kobe Kids so mad it's just :oldlol:. Nearly a decade full of hate to protect their GOD, yet LeBron surpassed their boy in most fans' eyes with 1 postseason. How sweet it is!

I agree that it's pretty hysterical to see the apostles weep, but did you just say Lebron passed Kobe on all-time scale?

[LA_Showtime]

Nobody is mad. Most people were happy to see LeBron get the monkey off his back and take his spot among the all-time greats. I just think it's stupid to wear a shirt like that after telling everyone you matured and don't care what people think. He should've just yelled "YOU MAD" when Stern presented him with the Finals MVP. At least it would have been genuine. :lol

[LA_Showtime]

And :oldlol: @ so called Cavaliers fans celebrating LeBron's championship.

[RRR3]

I agree that it's pretty hysterical to see the apostles weep, but did you just say Lebron passed Kobe on all-time scale?
I don't think LeBron did, but I can now say for sure (in my own personal opinion, which is mine alone so everyone else can **** off:pimp: ) that LBJ>Kobe as a player at their best, because LBJ proved he could win at the highest level, which was the only thing I had yet to see from him. Kobe is still higher on the GOAT list of course. Surprised Kobe fans are so insecure honestly, thoughtthey still would be doing "5>1" "81 points" etc. I mean those morons think Kobe>MJ so what would LBJ have to do to make them admit he's better:oldlol: Win 30 rings and average 100/100/100?

[LA_Showtime]

I don't think LeBron did, but I can now say for sure (in my own personal opinion, which is mine alone so everyone else can **** off:pimp: ) that LBJ>Kobe as a player at their best, because LBJ proved he could win at the highest level, which was the only thing I had yet to see from him. Kobe is still higher on the GOAT list of course. Surprised Kobe fans are so insecure honestly, thoughtthey still would be doing "5>1" "81 points" etc. I mean those morons think Kobe>MJ so what would LBJ have to do to make them admit he's better:oldlol: Win 30 rings and average 100/100/100?

LeBron surpassed Kobe as an individual player a long time ago. His peak is arguably top five. What's funny is that I would probably take 05-06 Kobe over 10-11 LeBron. Then again I wouldn't consider this to be LeBron's best season.

[Legends66NBA7]

I don't think LeBron did, but I can now say for sure (in my own personal opinion, which is mine alone so everyone else can **** off:pimp: ) that LBJ>Kobe as a player at their best, because LBJ proved he could win at the highest level, which was the only thing I had yet to see from him. Kobe is still higher on the GOAT list of course. Surprised Kobe fans are so insecure honestly, thoughtthey still would be doing "5>1" "81 points" etc. I mean those morons think Kobe>MJ so what would LBJ have to do to make them admit he's better:oldlol: Win 30 rings and average 100/100/100?

The bold... pop the links out.

[RRR3]

Nobody is mad. Most people were happy to see LeBron get the monkey off his back and take his spot among the all-time greats. I just think it's stupid to wear a shirt like that after telling everyone you matured and don't care what people think. He should've just yelled "YOU MAD" when Stern presented him with the Finals MVP. At least it would have been genuine. :lol
I think LBJ handled it pretty well overall, I think he shouldn't have worn the shirt but I thought he was too polite until this point anyway. I know I would told the camera to suck my ****ing dick or something if I was LeBron:oldlol:

[LA_Showtime]

The bold... pop the links out.

I don't think anyone seriously thinks Kobe is better than Jordan. But if you want to believe people who are obviously trolling than I guess that's up to you. Kobe > Jordan.

[devin112]

http://www.cherryconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Kobe-Bryant11.jpg

[RRR3]

LeBron surpassed Kobe as an individual player a long time ago. His peak is arguably top five. What's funny is that I would probably take 05-06 Kobe over 10-11 LeBron. Then again I wouldn't consider this to be LeBron's best season.
Maybe, but this makes it easier for me to think that. Again, just my opinion, I'm sure I'll get attacked for it lol

[devin112]

http://lakersblog.latimes.com/.a/6a00d8341c506253ef01348058b64e970c-320wi

[RRR3]

The bold... pop the links out.
:biggums: You haven't seen "KOBE DA GOAT" threads? And yes people do believe that shit. Some kid at my HS thought Kobe was the GOAT :banghead:

[LA_Showtime]

I think LBJ handled it pretty well overall, I think he shouldn't have worn the shirt but I thought he was too polite until this point anyway. I know I would told the camera to suck my ****ing dick or something if I was LeBron:oldlol:

I guess. I just think the stuff he does is cringe worthy. You can't even hate the guy for the stuff he does... all you want to do is hide your hands and pretend it never happened. The Chosen One, talking about himself in third person, that t-shirt, the comment about his life >>>>> than everyone else's... It's just kind of sad that a guy that successful is so insecure.

[Legends66NBA7]

I don't think anyone seriously thinks Kobe is better than Jordan. But if you want to believe people who are obviously trolling than I guess that's up to you. Kobe > Jordan.

No, I know he's quoting trolls.

I just think it's stupid that people say so and so said Kobe > Jordan, when they are trolls..

[SpecialQue]

This thread is jam packed with a whole lotta this:

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m58807dnM31qdlh1io1_400.gif

[RRR3]

This thread is jam packed with a whole lotta this:

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m58807dnM31qdlh1io1_400.gif
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

Where do you find these GIF?:oldlol:

[SpecialQue]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

Where do you find these GIF?:oldlol:

http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/les%20goupes/A/Ancient%20Chinese%20Secret/pics/logo.jpg

Actually I find most of them on Cracked.com's forum.

[SpecialQue]

Ok let's recap,

In his prime, teams up with a top3 and a top10 players
In his prime, takes a paycut to team up with his buddies.

On his run to the finals, every team that could cause trouble to the Heat, have multiple injuries, serious injuries, not some gayass abdominal strain.

On the finals plays against a talented but very young team, probably the youngest ever on the finals.

Heat are disgustingly carried by the refs throughout the playoffs and finals, like no other team in the history of the NBA.



Earned not given? :lol

Only worse than this would have been lockout for the entire season and Stern giving the championship to miami with no games played.


Let's recap:

http://i.minus.com/iM0ZAx7ZydNC3.gif

[RRR3]

http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/les%20goupes/A/Ancient%20Chinese%20Secret/pics/logo.jpg

Actually I find most of them on Cracked.com's forum.
http://i.qkme.me/56dy.jpg

[RRR3]

Let's recap:

http://i.minus.com/iM0ZAx7ZydNC3.gif
Que, if you can, could you make that gif a "deal with it" gif? You know where the sunglasses fall down lol.
Also can you edit this gif with the Heat players?
http://assets0.ordienetworks.com/images/GifGuide/dancing/boratgroupdance5is.gif

Someone did it for the timberwolves once lol Make sure you put the big 4 in there at least

[Legends66NBA7]

:biggums: You haven't seen "KOBE DA GOAT" threads? And yes people do believe that shit. Some kid at my HS thought Kobe was the GOAT :banghead:

Like I said, pop the links out son.

So how many "people" are out there ?

And that kid at your highschool is now the all knowing being everyone must listen too ? :confusedshrug:

[RRR3]

Like I said, pop the links out son.

So how many "people" are out there ?

And that kid at your highschool is now the all knowing being everyone must listen too ? :confusedshrug:
Don't worry about it dude lol I'm probably taking trolls too seriously like showtime said.

[SpecialQue]

Like I said, pop the links out son.

So how many "people" are out there ?

And that kid at your highschool is now the all knowing being everyone must listen too ? :confusedshrug:

Wasn't Alphawolf or whatever his name is always saying Kobe > Jordan?

For the record, my opinion is that Magic >>>>> Jordan, but I'm a hardcore fan of the Showtime Lakers. Kobe's on the lower rung of the top 10 for me.

[SpecialQue]

Que, if you can, could you make that gif a "deal with it" gif? You know where the sunglasses fall down lol.
Also can you edit this gif with the Heat players?
http://assets0.ordienetworks.com/images/GifGuide/dancing/boratgroupdance5is.gif

Someone did it for the timberwolves once lol Make sure you put the big 4 in there at least

Faptastrophe did that gif. I have no clue how to make them, sadly.

[Mr. Jabbar]

More accurate if read bottom to top: Given, Not Earned

:oldlol:

[RRR3]

Faptastrophe did that gif. I have no clue how to make them, sadly.
:( Where is FAP?

[SpecialQue]

:( Where is FAP?

Last time he popped up I asked him and he said he was staying away from ISH because he wasn't enjoying the forum as much anymore.

[ripthekik]

Ok let's recap,

In his prime, teams up with a top3 and a top10 players
In his prime, takes a paycut to team up with his buddies.

On his run to the finals, every team that could cause trouble to the Heat, have multiple injuries, serious injuries, not some gayass abdominal strain.

On the finals plays against a talented but very young team, probably the youngest ever on the finals.

Heat are disgustingly carried by the refs throughout the playoffs and finals, like no other team in the history of the NBA.



Earned not given? :lol

Only worse than this would have been lockout for the entire season and Stern giving the championship to miami with no games played.
This.

It's not about the shirt, it's about how he didn't really earn it. Keep on dreaming, lebron fans. He couldn't have won anything if he didnt team up with the best.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

This.

It's not about the shirt, it's about how he didn't really earn it. Keep on dreaming, lebron fans. He couldn't have won anything if he didnt team up with the best.

Neither could Kobe, Shaq, Kareem, Magic, or Bird. :confusedshrug:

Again, why are these BS conditions put on his accomplishments that aren't used to slap on other players?

[longtime lurker]

Neither could Kobe, Shaq, Kareem, Magic, or Bird. :confusedshrug:

Again, why are these BS conditions put on his accomplishments that aren't used to slap on other players?

Pau Gasol says hi. And I don't think you understand the difference between teaming up and getting traded/drafted on the same team.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Pau Gasol says hi. And I don't think you understand the difference between teaming up and getting traded/drafted on the same team.

From 2008-2010, Pau Gasol was argued as the best PF in the game. Shaq teamed up with a stacked Lakers team in '96 and Miami in 2005. Wade? You don't think Lebron/Bosh had anything to do with him resigning? Kobe? Guy tried to weasel his way out of LA. Bringing in Gasol is why his contract today is a huge problem for the Lakers. :oldlol:

I'll ask again. Why are these double standards slapped on Lebron? :confusedshrug:

[G-Funk]

what a douchebag, then he wonders why he's hated on... now his little fa99ot fan base is getting all sad now :facepalm

[G-Funk]

Should read chased not earned

[Rake2204]

From 2008-2010, Pau Gasol was argued as the best PF in the game. Shaq teamed up with a stacked Lakers team in '96 and Miami in 2005. Wade? You don't think Lebron/Bosh had anything to do with him resigning? Kobe? Guy tried to weasel his way out of LA. Bringing in Gasol is why his contract today is a huge problem for the Lakers. :oldlol:

I'll ask again. Why are these double standards slapped on Lebron? :confusedshrug:
It's a legitimate question. There was just something about 1) what move LeBron made 2) how he made it and 3) when he made it, that just felt... off, for lack of a better word. I wasn't a Cleveland Cavaliers fan but I was a LeBron James fan. So, I'm not sure if I'd fit the traditional "hater" definition. In fact, I'm a Pistons fan who had his squad throttled by James in multiple seasons and I couldn't do much else but sit back and admire.

That said, the entire idea of him leaving his home-state team, for whom he was single handily putting on his shoulders and contending for championships... the idea of him creating a hour-long special (and no, the donation of proceeds didn't some how make it feel any less scuzzy for me, unfortunately)... the resignation from the idea of winning on the terms given to him... the seeming manner with which he held himself, appearing as if his goal was to make winning a championship as easy as possible... the rings guarantee... the pre-championship party... it all just felt a little too uniquely creepy in comparison to any other teaming up of talent in year's past.

I can say in all honesty, I wish his decision wasn't so strange and unfortunate, because it was a joy to watch him in Cleveland. If just feels like he joined the dark side. Everything I enjoyed about him as a basketball player (again, how he seemed to bask in the notion of raising a previously downtrodden team to the level of the great Lakers and Celtics, essentially flipping off all those who didn't think a team from Cleveland could compete with the big boys) was then completely flipped by his joining of the Heat. It was a classic "If you can't beat them, join them" routine and it was most unpleasant for me. Like Leonardo and Raphael deciding to team up with Shredder and the Foot Clan. No one wants to see that.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

It's a legitimate question. There was just something about 1) what move LeBron made 2) how he made it and 3) when he made it, that just felt... off, for lack of a better word. I wasn't a Cleveland Cavaliers fan but I was a LeBron James fan. So, I'm not sure if I'd fit the traditional "hater" definition. In fact, I'm a Pistons fan who had his squad throttled by James in multiple seasons and I couldn't do much else but sit back and admire.

That said, the entire idea of him leaving his home-state team, for whom he was single handily putting on his shoulders and contending for championships... the idea of him creating a hour-long special (and no, the donation of proceeds didn't some how make it feel any less scuzzy for me, unfortunately)... the resignation from the idea of winning on the terms given to him... the seeming manner with which he held himself, appearing as if his goal was to make winning a championship as easy as possible... the rings guarantee... the pre-championship party... it all just felt a little too uniquely creepy in comparison to any other teaming up of talent in year's past.

I can say in all honesty, I wish his decision wasn't so strange and unfortunate, because it was a joy to watch him in Cleveland. If just feels like he joined the dark side. Everything I enjoyed about him as a basketball player (again, how he seemed to bask in the notion of raising a previously downtrodden team to the level of the great Lakers and Celtics, essentially flipping off all those who didn't think a team from Cleveland could compete with the big boys) was then completely flipped by his joining of the Heat. It was a classic "If you can't beat them, join them" routine and it was most unpleasant for me. Like Leonardo and Raphael deciding to team up with Shredder and the Foot Clan. No one wants to see that.

I would have agreed with you if this was last year, and despite him wetting the bed in the Finals, Miami managed to beat Dallas.

That's not what happened though. What we saw from Lebron this year was very much Cleveland-esque. What we watched in the playoffs...is rare. Once in a lifetime even. Not sure why people are acting like he was carried or that he wasn't very clearly the best player on the floor 95% of the games he played this postseason.

[dunksby]

So whom does he mean was given his ring? I guess everybody earns his ring/s?

[Dengness9]

http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/2238806604/image.jpg

[G-train]

So whom does he mean was given his ring? I guess everybody earns his ring/s?

ITS A NIKE SLOGAN, HE DIDN'T SIT DOWN AND PEN IT HIMSELF FROM HIS GODLEN THRONE.

[SevereUpInHere]

The east IS weak, and considerably weaker when two of the best players in the league at their position are out injured.

It's not an "excuse," since the Heat might have beaten the Bulls anyway, but no...it's wasn't that hard of a series for Lebron. Let's get real here.


Howard and Lin, agreed. :D

I think it is a terrible choice of tshirt, his PR crew have let him down.

[nextlife]

Yes, he earned it, but there is no reason to flaunt it by wearing a shirt. Who does that? (apparently only Lebron)

[BlueCrayon]

Knicks fans should be the last people making these statements since their team tried all they could to get LeBron.

[Rake2204]

I would have agreed with you if this was last year, and despite him wetting the bed in the Finals, Miami managed to beat Dallas.

That's not what happened though. What we saw from Lebron this year was very much Cleveland-esque. What we watched in the playoffs...is rare. Once in a lifetime even. Not sure why people are acting like he was carried or that he wasn't very clearly the best player on the floor 95% of the games he played this postseason.
Yeah, I think the overriding thing here, in terms of liking a player, is his intentions. We all know he's an all-time great. He was already at that level to me in 2010. But the idea of dropping out from what he'd established and embraced in favor of what he hoped would be an easy cruise to championship after championship is not very appealing to a lot of fans. Then, every successful moment thereafter felt dirty, in a, "Oh, you just threw down a sick alley-oop after Chris Bosh blocked a shot and threw an outlet pass to Dwyane Wade who then gave you a no-look lob? Wow, who would have thought three prime all stars could experience success like that? How impressive" type of way.

I always go back to this, but it reminds me of the three best players opting out of creating even matchups for the sake of competition and instead arbitrarily teaming up at a street court, then hot dogging and high fiving as they dunk on clearly inferior opposition, acting as if they're accomplishing something. To me, as a fan of the game, it's just been an unfortunate combination of actions and decisions. It's possible to compare aspects of his situation to innumerable others but I find his decision truly unique in itself.

[ac_gold_26]

really lebron? you form a superstar mega-team, and have the refs basically GIFT YOU the series and you have the stones to wear that shirt? show some humility/pride.
Really he didn't earn it? Did you watch game 6 at boston or any of the playoff games?

[longtime lurker]

From 2008-2010, Pau Gasol was argued as the best PF in the game. Shaq teamed up with a stacked Lakers team in '96 and Miami in 2005. Wade? You don't think Lebron/Bosh had anything to do with him resigning? Kobe? Guy tried to weasel his way out of LA. Bringing in Gasol is why his contract today is a huge problem for the Lakers. :oldlol:

I'll ask again. Why are these double standards slapped on Lebron? :confusedshrug:

That's where I stopped reading. You can't be freaking serious with that crap. Shaq teamed up with a Lakers team that had two all-stars sure, but neither were top 10, let alone top 5 players. Shaq was TRADED to Miami. Again Gasol was traded to the Lakers no conspiring involved here. Let's see Kobe was a free agent and could have left for the Spurs, Clippers or Bulls. Chose to stay. Dirk was a free agent could have left, instead chose to stay. Both of these guys could have teamed up with other superstars but didn't.

[ripthekik]

just ignore kuniva_dAMiGhTy, he is blinded by his love for lebron
won't admit the guy simply jump ship to another top5 player.
all the things he posted up there is a joke:lol

[KingBeasley08]

Every title is earned. Cleveland sucked so Lebron left :confusedshrug:

This shits bein blown outta proportion

[ripthekik]

Would titles won by Dwight, Durant, and Deron in a team be called earned?:confusedshrug:

There's a difference between short-cuted, and truly hard-earned.

[KingBeasley08]

Would titles won by Dwight, Durant, and Deron in a team be called earned?:confusedshrug:


Um... yeah.

[gilalizard]

lol "earned"

LeRef gets favored by the refs more than any player in history

he plays on the most stacked team in the league

dwhistle from 06 also showed up, getting a string of phantom calls in his favor

this year's finals was a joke, we saw what happened when the games were called even sort of fair last year

hell, Thunder came back from behind to win by double digits in game 1, there was no way the league was going to take a chance and the refs started burying OKC during game 2, and it only got more blatant from there

this following a playoffs full of dodgy calls in the Heat's favor

"earned" :roll: it would of been fun to see him actually earn it, but not this one LeRef

this one was a gift, to make sure the self-proclaimed "king" got his first ring

[Asukal]

Now that LBJ has won a ring he loves to rub it on people's faces. :roll:

Lebron has always been a douchebag, old news. :confusedshrug:

[LBJMVP]

same guy who said it was gonna be soooo easy that pat riley could be playing wears an earned not given t-shirt?

the same guy who joined a team with a top two shooting guard and a top 5 small forward?

the same guy that played in a conference where the two best players didnt even play in the playoffs?

the same guy who played a shitty knicks team, and indiana team that had a maximum potential of second round, and injured celtics team?

the same guy who played a bunch of 23 year olds in their first trip to the finals

the same dude who still has won in season that isn't shorted
haha for that last one.

[NumberSix]

same guy who said it was gonna be soooo easy that pat riley could be playing wears an earned not given t-shirt?

the same guy who joined a team with a top two shooting guard and a top 5 small forward?

the same guy that played in a conference where the two best players didnt even play in the playoffs?

the same guy who played a shitty knicks team, and indiana team that had a maximum potential of second round, and injured celtics team?

the same guy who played a bunch of 23 year olds in their first trip to the finals

the same dude who still has won in season that isn't shorted
haha for that last one.
The same guy who left Cleveland and ruined your life.

[LBJMVP]

The same guy who left Cleveland and ruined your life.

your right.

ever since lebron left i beat my wife, started doing drugs, murdered innocent animals, my life is ruined!!!!

why did you do this to me lebron, why????


you ruined me and my life. i'm a homeless bum with no money and its all because you left my favorite basketball team, why????


gtfoh man, my life is better than it's ever been


Life ain't ever been better than it is now
I ain't lonely, I'm by myself
'Cause when you got the lord you got all the wealth
Check me out I am sailing
It's my time and there's no way than I'm failing
Life ain't ever been better than it is now
-lenny

:biggums:

maybe the most random thing i've ever posted

[NumberSix]

gtfoh man, my life is better than it's ever been
Yeah, but you live in Cleveland. The bar wasn't too high to begin with.

Lol. I keed I keed.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

That's where I stopped reading.

Name me two better PF's from 2008-2010. I'll wait.

What is it teaming up with allstars or top players at their position? Make up your minds douchebags. :oldlol:


just ignore kuniva_dAMiGhTy, he is blinded by his love for lebron
won't admit the guy simply jump ship to another top5 player.
all the things he posted up there is a joke:lol

Says the guy obsessed with Lebron (nice avy btw). I'll reiterate (since you cannot read or comprehend): I'm not a fan of his. I am; however, a fan of reality. And that reality is, Lebron was better than his 'two allstars' 95% of his playoff run.

[LBJMVP]

Yeah, but you live in Cleveland. The bar wasn't too high to begin with.

Lol. I keed I keed.


i live in savannah, Georgia.

my whole family is from cleveland though. go up their every year for christmas and love the city.

i always laugh at people who say cleveland is trashy. its like any other city.
it has its bad parts and it has its good parts, its downtown has it bad parts and has it good parts.


of course it isn't a miami went it comes to night life or doesn't have a beach, but not alot of cities do.

you wanna shop, you gotta one of the best malls in america or you got crocker park... you want to drink there are tons of great bars, you like sports? thats cool cause cleveland has a team for every major sport.

you bitches like some snow, well shit cleveland got that shit for months... you want a great lake? well how bout lake erie ho?

[stallionaire]

Haters,

[NumberSix]

i live in savannah, Georgia.
Wait.... So, you're not even from Cleveland?
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:


Mind blown.

[nashwade]

"Check My Stats" - that's photoshopped right?

Durant got bailed out of his fouls so that the series can extend. looked like the ref couldnt even help him

[LBJMVP]

Wait.... So, you're not even from Cleveland?
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:


Mind blown.


nope, both my parents were though... born in north carolina and live in georgia, but im one of the biggest cavaliers fans you'll ever meet :lol

[BallsOut]

Buwahahahahaha so insecure about his ring that he has to wear a t-shirt to convince himself! Are you ****ing kidding me?!?! :oldlol:

http://sportsblog.bethubb.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/AwKvPDlCEAIRs8M.jpg

Lebron, we know you had to carry Wade and Bosh to win it and that when you teamed up with them, and that you didn't plan on carrying this much of a load but do you really need the shirt to convince yourself? You sure as hell aren't telling anyone anything they don't already know. Way to disrespect your teamates.

Is this not the most ironic picture anyone has ever seen?

:roll: :roll: :roll:

[NumberSix]

nope, both my parents were though... born in north carolina and live in georgia, but im one of the biggest cavaliers fans you'll ever meet :lol
Why? :confusedshrug:

[andgar923]

really lebron? you form a superstar mega-team, and have the refs basically GIFT YOU the series and you have the stones to wear that shirt? show some humility/pride.

I mean, it's not like raping a girl, ratting out a teammate, or any of that shit, but still.

[RazorBaLade]

I mean, it's not like raping a girl, ratting out a teammate, or any of that shit, but still.

If kobe raped a girl then lebron killed 25 people in cold blood

Apparently you don't need to be convicted or have proof to be a criminal anymore so idk both of these guys are terrible people imo

[LBJMVP]

Why? :confusedshrug:

my dad loved cavs and i saw my family 2 a year (once on summer vacation, and once in the winter when we went to spend christmas in clevelandO) and all of my uncles love the cavs.

thats all they talked about, and i already loved basketball so of course im gonna love the same team my dad and family follow.


loved the cavs ever since wesley person and andre miller!!!!
wesley person use to be my favorite player! i must i have been around7 or 8 at the time!

good memories.

[NumberSix]

If kobe raped a girl then lebron killed 25 people in cold blood

Apparently you don't need to be convicted or have proof to be a criminal anymore so idk both of these guys are terrible people imo
Well, any reasonable person knows fully well that Kobe didn't rape that girl. That's pretty obvious. He is a snitch though. It is what it is.

[Lebron23]

He's a champion. He can wear any T-shirts.

[LBJMVP]

Well, any reasonable person knows fully well that Kobe didn't rape that girl. That's pretty obvious. He is a snitch though. It is what it is.


thats why i was thinking.

sure, its fun to makes jokes an all but if you read up on the case it is pretty obvious he didnt rape they girl.

the guy just got outsmarted and all he wanted was some *****.



also, maybe i forgot but why is kobe a snitch. serious question?

[ripthekik]

same guy who said it was gonna be soooo easy that pat riley could be playing wears an earned not given t-shirt?

the same guy who joined a team with a top two shooting guard and a top 5 small forward?

the same guy that played in a conference where the two best players didnt even play in the playoffs?

the same guy who played a shitty knicks team, and indiana team that had a maximum potential of second round, and injured celtics team?

the same guy who played a bunch of 23 year olds in their first trip to the finals

the same dude who still has won in season that isn't shorted
haha for that last one.
This is the truth.
Earned not given my ass.

[andgar923]

thats why i was thinking.

sure, its fun to makes jokes an all but if you read up on the case it is pretty obvious he didnt rape they girl.

the guy just got outsmarted and all he wanted was some *****.



also, maybe i forgot but why is kobe a snitch. serious question?
He told cops about Shaq paying off bitches and shit.

[LBJMVP]

He told cops about Shaq paying off bitches and shit.


damn, i just looked it up and that is just messed up by kobe.


he said that he should have planned for situations like this just like shaq did and told cops that shaq had paid women 1 million dollars for situations like this.


that is messed up.... snitching at a new level :lol


the link did also say that kobe thought it was an "off record conversation" but still, why you gonna bring someone else into your situation.

[tomtucker]

thats why i was thinking.

sure, its fun to makes jokes an all but if you read up on the case it is pretty obvious he didnt rape they girl.

the guy just got outsmarted and all he wanted was some *****.



also, maybe i forgot but why is kobe a snitch. serious question?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaq%E2%80%93Kobe_feud :eek:


Shaq–Kobe feud

[ukballer]

I think the shirt he wore when he was out partying after the win of himself as a Lion (people say it's a vampire shirt but it isn't) is pretty dope. :lol

[ripthekik]

http://streetknowledge.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/picture-4.png
:cheers:

[ShoeGuy]

http://i49.tinypic.com/120lapi.png

:bowdown:


you wanna talk about marketability, this would sell 10x more than the original.

[RazorBaLade]

Well, any reasonable person knows fully well that Kobe didn't rape that girl. That's pretty obvious. He is a snitch though. It is what it is.

Yep. Althuogh obviously he didnt do it for no reason, shaq was screwing with him and he gave him payback. Although it was in the most pathetic way possible. Cant believe he snitched lol. That team was full of so much drama

[RazorBaLade]

[QUOTE=tomtucker]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaq%E2%80%93Kobe_feud :eek:


Shaq

[ihoopallday]

LeBron and 95% of the league is arrogant. What's new. I care about what they do on the court, not their personalities. If LeBrons actions off the court really bother you that much, get a life.

[LJJ]

LeBron and 95% of the league is arrogant. What's new. I care about what they do on the court, not their personalities. If LeBrons actions off the court really bother you that much, get a life.

It's a severe character flaw to display this type of uncompromising narcissism and as a society it's a good thing that we condemn it.

[ripthekik]

LeBron and 95% of the league is arrogant. What's new. I care about what they do on the court, not their personalities. If LeBrons actions off the court really bother you that much, get a life.
How much of those 95% of the league do you see wearing shirts like that in public?

Check my $tats?
King James?
LBJ MVP?
Earned Not Given?

This pompous narcissist assh0le is on a totally different level.

[ihoopallday]

How much of those 95% of the league do you see wearing shirts like that in public?

Check my $tats?
King James?
LBJ MVP?
Earned Not Given?

This pompous narcissist assh0le is on a totally different level.

But why does it bother you so much? You're not a fan of the guy, why invest so much of your time hating. Lol since he won, all I've seen you do is post about him. :confusedshrug:

[ripthekik]

But why does it bother you so much? You're not a fan of the guy, why invest so much of your time hating. Lol since he won, all I've seen you do is post about him. :confusedshrug:
Because he's getting credit for something he doesn't deserve to get.. at least not that much, the amount the Lebron fans claim is crazy. I'm here to set things straight and give people a better perspective on things.

I bring the truth and justice :cheers:

[ihoopallday]

Because he's getting credit for something he doesn't deserve to get.. at least not that much, the amount the Lebron fans claim is crazy. I'm here to set things straight and give people a better perspective on things.

I bring the truth and justice :cheers:

Ok. Can't hate on another man's opinion. Btw, who's your favorite team and player?

[Rake2204]

LeBron and 95% of the league is arrogant. What's new. I care about what they do on the court, not their personalities. If LeBrons actions off the court really bother you that much, get a life.
I think there's truth to that, and I think a lot of fans acknowledge it. However, on the flip side, I think a lot of folks (myself included) operate under the "ignorance-is-bliss" guise, meaning we may have a good idea a player may be a certain way, but we'd rather not know and instead keep it basketball-based. However, when someone's constantly slapping you in the face with their arrogance, I don't blame people for having a hard time overlooking it.

For instance, maybe Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is a giant ego-maniac. However, to this point, he's kept it relatively cool. As such, football fans can be fans of his without having his obnoxious personality shoved in their face. On the contrary, such could not be the case for Terrell Owens or Chad Johnson. People could still like them for their games, but it becomes increasingly difficult to ignore their off-field conduct. We can say we just care about what they do on the field, but at some point it becomes nearly impossible to completely ignore the other aspects of their being.

In this case, just after a fair amount of the general basketball fan population finished admitting that LeBron's play had indeed been quite legendary, while they then speculated on his newfound maturity and humble nature, we're left to wonder again about his prerogatives. To me, I like to think I can keep things in perspective (it's just a t-shirt afterall), but I'd be lying if this wasn't my first reaction when I saw it:

http://thedailygrind.robdamanii.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/StarTrekFacePalm.gif

[Lebron23]

Ok. Can't hate on another man's opinion. Btw, who's your favorite team and player?


Kobeburoto Bryant aka one of the most egotistical players in NBA History.

[ihoopallday]

I think there's truth to that, and I think a lot of fans acknowledge it. However, on the flip side, I think a lot of folks (myself included) operate under the "ignorance-is-bliss" guise, meaning we may have a good idea player may be a certain way, but we'd rather not know and instead keep it basketball-based. However, when someone's allegedly constantly slapping you in the face with their arrogance, I don't blame people for having a hard time overlooking it.

For instance, maybe Detroit Lions wide receiver is a giant ego-maniac. However, to this point, he's kept it relatively cool. As such, football fans can be fans of his without having his obnoxious personality shoved in their face. On the contrary, such could not be the case for Terrell Owens or Chad Johnson. People could still like them for their games, but it becomes increasingly difficult to ignore their off-field conduct. We can say we just care about what they do on the field, but at some point it becomes nearly impossible to completely ignore the other aspects of their being.

In this case, just after a fair amount of the general basketball fan population finished admitting that LeBron's play had indeed been quite legendary, while they then speculated on his newfound maturity and humble nature, we're left to wonder again about his prerogatives. To me, I like to think I can keep things in perspective (it's just a t-shirt afterall), but I'd be lying if this wasn't my first reaction when I saw it:

http://thedailygrind.robdamanii.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/StarTrekFacePalm.gif

Very well put. I've always felt LeBron should be the bigger man at times. He really needs to get a better PR team. Someone just needs to tell him when certain things shouldn't be said or done.

[ripthekik]

Ok. Can't hate on another man's opinion. Btw, who's your favorite team and player?
I don't live in an NBA city, so I'm more like a general NBA fan.
But this season and playoffs I have been following the Bulls and Thunder.
However, even as a fan, I can accept their faults, and welcome criticism from others about them. Something Lebron fans have a harder time with.

[Lebron23]

:bowdown:


you wanna talk about marketability, this would sell 10x more than the original.

LeBron is a very smart guy. He's one of those players that will be a billionaire in the near future. I am planning to order that T-shirt online.

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Lebron23]

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/profile.php?do=addlist&userlist=ignore&u=3907

[ihoopallday]

I don't live in an NBA city, so I'm more like a general NBA fan.
But this season and playoffs I have been following the Bulls and Thunder.
However, even as a fan, I can accept their faults, and welcome criticism from others about them. Something Lebron fans have a harder time with.

Alright gotcha. Well have a good day sir. Nice chatting with ya. Time for work.

[ripthekik]

Kobeburoto Bryant aka one of the most egotistical players in NBA History.
:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm
Why have you ignored me everytime Mr. Lebron23?
I have ask you this question many times, aren't you a Cavs fan?
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1571505&postcount=13



LeBron is a very smart guy. He's one of those players that will be a billionaire in the near future. I am planning to order that T-shirt online.

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
Yo ihoopallday, you feel me now? :oldlol:

[niko]

LeBron is a very smart guy. He's one of those players that will be a billionaire in the near future. I am planning to order that T-shirt online.

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
you're so gay over Lebron it's not funny. :facepalm

The slogan is stupid. Plus why bring this up? The media is not mentioning it. Him putting it on a t-shirt makes it a discussion. Where is it being written he didn't earn his title? That's stupid. But he's making it a discussion point.

[Lebron23]

you're so gay over Lebron it's not funny. :facepalm

The slogan is stupid. Plus why bring this up? The media is not mentioning it. Him putting it on a t-shirt makes it a discussion. Where is it being written he didn't earn his title? That's stupid. But he's making it a discussion point.

He earned it. He played his @$$ off in the playoffs. The Miami Heat now have the same number of championships as the New York Knicks.

[niko]

He earned it. He played his @$$ off in the playoffs. The Miami Heat now have the same number of championships as the New York Knicks.

I didn't say he didn't. Putting that particular slogan on a t-shirt is just him being obnoxious. What about the title requires him to act like an obnoxious jerk? He's gone to great lengths during the playoffs not to say the wrong things, etc. and his slogan not only is obnoxious, it's not even a catchy thing, and it brings up a point that he is not being accused of.

When Kobe won did he make a t-shirt that said "**** U SHAQ, I GOT MORE RINGS".

In no way do i think Lebron does not deserve his title. And in no way does that make this t-shirt less stupid.

Lebron could make a t-shirt that said **** LEBRON23, HE LIKES YOUNG GIRLS AND WOULD TAKE IT UP THE ASS FROM ME IF I WANTED HIM TO and you'd argue on this board it was the coolest shirt ever.

[Lebron23]

I didn't say he didn't. Putting that particular slogan on a t-shirt is just him being obnoxious. What about the title requires him to act like an obnoxious jerk? He's gone to great lengths during the playoffs not to say the wrong things, etc. and his slogan not only is obnoxious, it's not even a catchy thing, and it brings up a point that he is not being accused of.

When Kobe won did he make a t-shirt that said "**** U SHAQ, I GOT MORE RINGS".

In no way do i think Lebron does not deserve his title. And in no way does that make this t-shirt less stupid.

Lebron could make a t-shirt that said **** LEBRON23, HE LIKES YOUNG GIRLS AND WOULD TAKE IT UP THE ASS FROM ME IF I WANTED HIM TO and you'd argue on this board it was the coolest shirt ever.


I love the catch phrase. That T-shirt will sell in the market. Who give a $hit? He's a champion, and a millionaire. LeBron can do whatever he wants. He's living in a free country.

You guys are a bunch of sensitive H@ters.

http://www.thetshop.com/images/10qi27/97040.jpg

http://www.weallscheme.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Michael-Jordan-Only-Kings-Have-Rings.jpg

[niko]

I love the catch phrase. That T-shirt will sell in the market. Who give a $hit? He's a champion, and a millionaire. LeBron can do whatever he wants. He's living in a free country.

:lol You're in love with Lebron. Please note that he doesn't return it.

[Lebron23]

:lol You're in love with Lebron. Please note that he doesn't return it.


Just look at MJ's "Only kings have rings" t-shirt. MJ still has a huge ego. All of these basketball players have huge ego.

[niko]

Just look at MJ's "Only kings have rings" t-shirt. MJ still has a huge ego. All of these basketball players have huge ego.
MJ is a huge asshole. Just enormous. Lebron is a nice guy, MJ is a total prick. You are arguing Lebron is perfect. He's not. You bring up other players like i am arguing they are perfect. I am not.

People accused Lebron of trying to gift himself a ring. He won. The discussion of that is pretty much done, NO ONE in the media is bringing it up. So who brings it up? Lebron himself.

It makes no sense, sorry.

[ripthekik]

Just look at MJ's "Only kings have rings" t-shirt. MJ still has a huge ego. All of these basketball players have huge ego.
Nice argument, do you see MJ wearing it?
And is that shirt even designed by Nike/for MJ at all?
Looks like some cheap knockoff made from a factory in China.

How you gonna take some random t-shirt and act like Jordan wears it and condones it?
But, by your IQ, i'm not surprised :lol :lol

A lot of bball players do have huge ego's, yes, but none of them are stupid enough to wear it out in public. :coleman:

[Rake2204]

Nice argument, do you see MJ wearing it?
And is that shirt even designed by Nike/for MJ at all?
Looks like some cheap knockoff made from a factory in China.

How you gonna take some random t-shirt and act like Jordan wears it and condones it?
But, by your IQ, i'm not surprised :lol :lol

A lot of bball players do have huge ego's, yes, but none of them are stupid enough to wear it out in public. :coleman:
Yeah, again, sometimes things are best left unsaid. Many of us may correctly assume stars have egos the size of Jupiter, but we prefer not to have them hit us over the head with it.