Most selfish act in NBA history

[iamgine]

However you describe "selfish act", which do you think is the most selfish act in NBA history?

[IllegalD]

1) LeBron James quitting on the Cavs in 2010 vs the Celtics in order to justify abandoning them to join Wade and Bosh in Miami to form a Superteam:

https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=5365793

2) LeBron James quitting on the Heat in the 2011 Finals vs the Mavs because he didn't want Wade to win Finals MVP and be seen as a sidekick/Pippen ring.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/lebron-james-2011-finals-stats-miami-heat-dallas-mavericks-nba-news-eddie-house/8isbyhljod3w1prqp4g1gknwi

3) LeBron James quitting on the Heat vs the 2014 Spurs and losing by a finals record margin because he already had one foot out the door to go back to Cleveland.

https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/miami-heat-believe-lebron-james-checked-out-of-nba-finals-series-vs-spurs

4) LeBron James quitting on the Cavs in the 2018 Finals vs the Warriors.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/06/14/lebron-james-quit-in-nba-finals-says-shoot-from-the-lip-ex-warriors-player/

5) LeBron James quitting on the young Lakers core in 2019 because he knew he was going to ship most of their asses out anyway for AD.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-lebron-quit-on-that-team-and-didnt-give-them-a-chance-nba-twitter-is-fuming-after-former-lakers-star-gets-the-last-laugh-on-lebron-james/

6) LeBron James quitting on the Lakers in the 2022 season.

https://foxsportsradio.iheart.com/content/2022-04-05-doug-gottlieb-says-lebron-quit-on-the-lakers-he-destroys-franchises/

[IllegalD]

:lebronamazed::lebroncry::hammertime::yaohappy:

[Akeem34TheDream]

First thing came up to my mind is Pippen refusing to play after Phil drawing the play for Kukoc at the end of the playoff game.

[Full Court]

Anthony Davis refusing to play in order to force NO to trade him after his collusion with Bronie.

James Harden pulling all of his shenanigans.

[Kblaze8855]

It would have to be Pippen in 94 unless you consider chasing stats to be more selfish. In that case maybe one of the people begging for a triple double. Ricky Davis shooting at his own basket. Andray Blatche begging people to not contest a potential missed free throw so he could get a 10th rebound. Shit like that.

[Wally450]

Rondo's meltdown in Dallas in the playoffs.

[ShawkFactory]

It would have to be Pippen in 94 unless you consider chasing stats to be more selfish. In that case maybe one of the people begging for a triple double. Ricky Davis shooting at his own basket. Andray Blatche begging people to not contest a potential missed free throw so he could get a 10th rebound. Shit like that.

The stats thing is technically selfish but fairly harmless, especially if the teammates agree and are on his side. If you feel like having pizza and steer the conversation that way but everyone is ultimately open to it…not that selfish.

Pippens thing was true selfishness. That’s no one else wants pizza so you don’t go to the restaurant all your buddies want and eat Papa John’s alone. And you’re a dick about it while doing it.

[1987_Lakers]

Rick Barry refusing to shoot after he got in a fight during the WCF and none of his teammates helped him out.

[Xiao Yao You]

Rick Barry refusing to shoot after he got in a fight during the WCF and none of his teammates helped him out.

He was widely considered a douche. Not surprising his teammates didn't have his back

[1987_Lakers]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjHa6_ZIuB0

Comment by Rick Barry on the youtube vid.

I happen to run across this and this is the most insulting thing anybody has ever said about me. Anybody who knows me knows how ridiculous it is to say that I didn’t try and refused to shoot.
There is no truth whatsoever to me having looked at film at halftime and seeing that my teammates didn’t come to my defense when I had the altercation with Ricky Sobers. Even in the video that they showed you can see my teammates coming over to the confrontation. Whoever posted this should be ashamed of themselves.

Probably not the real Rick Barry, but that same channel has a vid of Rick Barry catching some fish.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZcxw7X6TP8

[kawhileonard2]

1) LeBron James quitting on the Cavs in 2010 vs the Celtics in order to justify abandoning them to join Wade and Bosh in Miami to form a Superteam:

https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=5365793

2) LeBron James quitting on the Heat in the 2011 Finals vs the Mavs because he didn't want Wade to win Finals MVP and be seen as a sidekick/Pippen ring.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/lebron-james-2011-finals-stats-miami-heat-dallas-mavericks-nba-news-eddie-house/8isbyhljod3w1prqp4g1gknwi

3) LeBron James quitting on the Heat vs the 2014 Spurs and losing by a finals record margin because he already had one foot out the door to go back to Cleveland.

https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/miami-heat-believe-lebron-james-checked-out-of-nba-finals-series-vs-spurs

4) LeBron James quitting on the Cavs in the 2018 Finals vs the Warriors.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/06/14/lebron-james-quit-in-nba-finals-says-shoot-from-the-lip-ex-warriors-player/

5) LeBron James quitting on the young Lakers core in 2019 because he knew he was going to ship most of their asses out anyway for AD.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-lebron-quit-on-that-team-and-didnt-give-them-a-chance-nba-twitter-is-fuming-after-former-lakers-star-gets-the-last-laugh-on-lebron-james/

6) LeBron James quitting on the Lakers in the 2022 season.

https://foxsportsradio.iheart.com/content/2022-04-05-doug-gottlieb-says-lebron-quit-on-the-lakers-he-destroys-franchises/

Spot on!

[8Ball]

However you describe "selfish act", which do you think is the most selfish act in NBA history?

Jordan creating an autobiography documentary to shit on Pippen 30 years later because Jordan was insecure about his all time rankings and very upset about the 2016 championship.

Jordan did not play in 1994 yet felt the need to include that year in his "autobiography". Why didn't Jordan include 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003?

[8Ball]

1) LeBron James quitting on the Cavs in 2010 vs the Celtics in order to justify abandoning them to join Wade and Bosh in Miami to form a Superteam:

https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=5365793

2) LeBron James quitting on the Heat in the 2011 Finals vs the Mavs because he didn't want Wade to win Finals MVP and be seen as a sidekick/Pippen ring.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/lebron-james-2011-finals-stats-miami-heat-dallas-mavericks-nba-news-eddie-house/8isbyhljod3w1prqp4g1gknwi

3) LeBron James quitting on the Heat vs the 2014 Spurs and losing by a finals record margin because he already had one foot out the door to go back to Cleveland.

https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/miami-heat-believe-lebron-james-checked-out-of-nba-finals-series-vs-spurs

4) LeBron James quitting on the Cavs in the 2018 Finals vs the Warriors.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/06/14/lebron-james-quit-in-nba-finals-says-shoot-from-the-lip-ex-warriors-player/

5) LeBron James quitting on the young Lakers core in 2019 because he knew he was going to ship most of their asses out anyway for AD.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-lebron-quit-on-that-team-and-didnt-give-them-a-chance-nba-twitter-is-fuming-after-former-lakers-star-gets-the-last-laugh-on-lebron-james/

6) LeBron James quitting on the Lakers in the 2022 season.

https://foxsportsradio.iheart.com/content/2022-04-05-doug-gottlieb-says-lebron-quit-on-the-lakers-he-destroys-franchises/

These are random games, Jordan quit on 4 teams in his life with the most recent one being the Charlotte Bobcats or whatever disaster he did with it :oldlol:

[Norcaliblunt]

Shawn Marion acting like he deserved max money / max media attention and killing any chances the Suns had to win a chip. Only after traded to eventually sign for way less and be like the 5 best player on his team.

Robert Sarver not resigning Amare Stoudemire because he wanted to put some bullshit insurance clause in his contract.

If Marion doesn’t act like a diva and Sarver resigns Amare, Phoenix has the legendary run Dallas had and takes out Lebrons heat.

[Norcaliblunt]

Kobe Bryant throwing the second half of game seven of 2006 first round.

[kawhileonard2]

These are random games, Jordan quit on 4 teams in his life with the most recent one being the Charlotte Bobcats or whatever disaster he did with it :oldlol:

Quiting is leaving the team after losing. Quiting isn't when you won. Lebron did that in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 by having guys traded.

[ILLsmak]

It would have to be Pippen in 94 unless you consider chasing stats to be more selfish. In that case maybe one of the people begging for a triple double. Ricky Davis shooting at his own basket. Andray Blatche begging people to not contest a potential missed free throw so he could get a 10th rebound. Shit like that.

But those were just one play. Some of these acts are selling out their team or refusing to play, as stated. I def put Kobe 2004 up there. It was multiple actions, but the ACT was "I don't wanna win unless I get FMVP."

-Smak

[Wardell Curry]

But those were just one play. Some of these acts are selling out their team or refusing to play, as stated. I def put Kobe 2004 up there. It was multiple actions, but the ACT was "I don't wanna win unless I get FMVP."

-Smak

He threw an entire Finals series for the very reason you state. If that's not the most selfish, I don't know what is.

[L.Kizzle]

It would have to be Pippen in 94 unless you consider chasing stats to be more selfish. In that case maybe one of the people begging for a triple double. Ricky Davis shooting at his own basket. Andray Blatche begging people to not contest a potential missed free throw so he could get a 10th rebound. Shit like that.
Pippen easily. He basically tried to sabotage a game and it backfired. The entire act was selfish because he was waiting to gloat after Toni was to miss, but whoops he didn't.

[ArbitraryWater]

Rondo's meltdown in Dallas in the playoffs.


This.

[k0kakw0rld]

1) LeBron James quitting on the Cavs in 2010 vs the Celtics in order to justify abandoning them to join Wade and Bosh in Miami to form a Superteam:

https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=5365793

2) LeBron James quitting on the Heat in the 2011 Finals vs the Mavs because he didn't want Wade to win Finals MVP and be seen as a sidekick/Pippen ring.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/lebron-james-2011-finals-stats-miami-heat-dallas-mavericks-nba-news-eddie-house/8isbyhljod3w1prqp4g1gknwi

3) LeBron James quitting on the Heat vs the 2014 Spurs and losing by a finals record margin because he already had one foot out the door to go back to Cleveland.

https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/miami-heat-believe-lebron-james-checked-out-of-nba-finals-series-vs-spurs

4) LeBron James quitting on the Cavs in the 2018 Finals vs the Warriors.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/06/14/lebron-james-quit-in-nba-finals-says-shoot-from-the-lip-ex-warriors-player/

5) LeBron James quitting on the young Lakers core in 2019 because he knew he was going to ship most of their asses out anyway for AD.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-lebron-quit-on-that-team-and-didnt-give-them-a-chance-nba-twitter-is-fuming-after-former-lakers-star-gets-the-last-laugh-on-lebron-james/

6) LeBron James quitting on the Lakers in the 2022 season.

https://foxsportsradio.iheart.com/content/2022-04-05-doug-gottlieb-says-lebron-quit-on-the-lakers-he-destroys-franchises/
This guy mastutbates to LeBron. You are f-kin sick

[Bawkish]

Bronie strong arming every GM of every team he had gone to

[TheMan]

Jordan creating an autobiography documentary to shit on Pippen 30 years later because Jordan was insecure about his all time rankings and very upset about the 2016 championship.

Jordan did not play in 1994 yet felt the need to include that year in his "autobiography". Why didn't Jordan include 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003?

You try way too hard but always fall short :lol

[TheMan]

Pippen easily. He basically tried to sabotage a game and it backfired. The entire act was selfish because he was waiting to gloat after Toni was to miss, but whoops he didn't.

This

Pip, as great as an all around player that he was, was never really good at creating quality ISO plays for himself when the defense was concentrated on him with the game on the line and with the clock running down. I knew it, fellow Bulls fans knew it, NBA fans in general knew it and most importantly, PJax knew it.

[8Ball]

You try way too hard but always fall short :lol

Why would Jordan make an autobiography documentary while shitting on Pippen in 1994 when Jordan didn't play that year?


That blew up Jordan's relationship with Pippen after. Quite selfish of Jordan to do that.

[Bawkish]

Why would Jordan make an autobiography documentary while shitting on Pippen in 1994 when Jordan didn't play that year?


That blew up Jordan's relationship with Pippen after. Quite selfish of Jordan to do that.

Last Dance also covered MJ's gambling problems, Rodman's diva personality etc. and yet only Pip reacted that way. Struck a nerve because truth hurts

[8Ball]

Last Dance also covered MJ's gambling problems, Rodman's diva personality etc. and yet only Pip reacted that way. Struck a nerve because truth hurts

Charles Barkley said MJ was a bad owner publicly and MJ stopped talking to Charles after that. Did that struck a nerve because the truth hurts?

For MJ, the truth is okay when he is still winning, MJ doesn't like the truth when he's losing.

Hypocrite.

[Bawkish]

Charles Barkley said MJ was a bad owner publicly and MJ stopped talking to Charles after that. Did that struck a nerve because the truth hurts?

For MJ, the truth is okay when he is still winning, MJ doesn't like the truth when he's losing.

Hypocrite.

Did MJ still parroting his dislike of that Chuck's statement? You see him on every sports talk show doing that? MJ chose to end their communication and that's it. Zeke going out his way to every media possible to tell how MJ took his lunch money