Yahoo!: LeBron's unbearable attitude with Team USA and Nike's warning...

[QUOTE=game3524]And here comes the Bron fanclub........[/QUOTE]


sorry being a lebron fan right now is being ballsy, considering the bandwagon is with the haters.

Perfect timing to print this garbage article.

NBA switching on Lebron is the new marketing tool. Hey it worked on Kobe right:confusedshrug:

[QUOTE=JM720]Always happens sooner or later, the media turns. Next you will be hearing the random cheating and women stories pop up...[/QUOTE]

All we need is Mike Brown to write a book "The last season"......

[QUOTE=Andrei89]Laker fans so happy they get some dirt on Lebron

Maybe then ppl forget Kobe rapes white girls and has beefs with everyone:lol[/QUOTE]

funny?? :confusedshrug:

[QUOTE=Andrei89]Laker fans so happy they get some dirt on Lebron

Maybe then ppl forget Kobe rapes white girls and has beefs with everyone:lol[/QUOTE]

umad?

btw, accused is not the same as being guilty. Kobe has his fair share of haters because he competes with rivals, he doesn't join them.

Haha, this article makes Riles look like the league's Calipari.

The most telling statement was how Lebron was surprised Rose didn't kiss his ass and beg for him to come to Chicago. ****, is this what has happen to superstars in the NBA today, you think Bird or Magic would want someone to beg for them?

[QUOTE=wang4three]Haha, this article makes Riles look like the league's Calipari.[/QUOTE]


IMpossible. Riley unfortunately has 6 nba ring, and because of that he can't be held in the same regard as Calipari. If only riley would have lost more..... damn shame.

[QUOTE=game3524]The most telling statement was how Lebron was surprised Rose didn't kiss his ass and beg for him to come to Chicago. ****, is this what has happen to superstars in the NBA today, you think Bird or Magic would want someone to beg for them?[/QUOTE]


rose just didn't want someone to take all of his shots away i bet.

[QUOTE=Poodle]rose just didn't want someone to take all of his shots away i bet.[/QUOTE]

:roll:

I doubt that, Rose coaches had to convince him to take shots. The dude sounds like he has marbles in his mouth, but he is really unselfish.

Apparently this is not the 1st time.

From ESPN's Henry Abbott who recently wrote a LeBron > Kobe article.

[url]http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/print?id=17297[/url]

[quote]Team USA way back in 2006, Mike Krzyzewski's coaching staff -- D'Antoni, Nate McMillan and Jim Boeheim -- were asked to vote on which players to cut first to get down to the 15-player traveling roster. They ended up cutting Shawn Marion, Adam Morrison and Luke Ridnour.

But, as I reported in 2006, three out of four members of that staff voted to make LeBron James the first player cut. It has never been made public which coach voted which way, and Mike D'Antoni would not comment on the topic now. [/quote]

[QUOTE=game3524]:roll:

I doubt that, Rose coaches had to convince him to take shots. The dude sounds like he has marbles in his mouth, but he is really unselfish.[/QUOTE]


i find that hard to believe. Rose shot a LOT last season. seemed he had little to no faith in his teammates, and i don't believe the coaches made him do that more than him. a lot of times he looked frustrated and took it himself :confusedshrug:

[QUOTE=jlitt]IMpossible. Riley unfortunately has 6 nba ring, and because of that he can't be held in the same regard as Calipari. If only riley would have lost more..... damn shame.[/QUOTE]

It has nothing to do with the rings. It has to do with potentially offering jobs to LeBron's friends as a recruitment tool and other possible foul play during the recruitment process. I could care less of Riley won 15 rings, that's not what I'm trying to compare here.

People evolve. Why does it matter what LeBron was like in 2004, or 2006? He became a great leader.

Read up.

[QUOTE]MACAO, July 30, 2008 -- LeBron James is the third youngest player on the U.S. Men's Senior National Team roster. But he's definitely the most vocal.

When asked about his team's leaders on Tuesday, Coach Mike Krzyzewski mentioned the two obvious (and the two oldest) ones, Jason Kidd and Kobe Bryant, but also included James.

"This is his sixth NBA season," Krzyzewski said of James' growth as a leader. "There's a big difference there."

And there's a difference to any observer who's been around this team for the last three years. James was a not-so commanding leader in 2006 before Bryant and Kidd joined the team, and deferred to them somewhat last year, but as they prepare for the 2008 Olympics, he has clearly taken the reigns as an informal captain of the squad (no formal captain will be named).

"He's talking a lot more," said Chris Bosh, who played on the '06 team. "He's been very active and very vocal."

As can be seen in this video, Krzyzewski wants LeBron to lead. And as can be seen by observing practice, Krzyzewski is getting what he wants.

Including the 2004 Olympics, 2006 World Championships and 2007 FIBA Americas Tournament, James has played in 27 games for the U.S. Senior National Team. That's more than any of his teammates except Kidd. And James, Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony are the only ones to have played each of the last three years under Krzyzewski.

"He knows Coach K's system," Carlos Boozer said today. "He's very familiar with it and he's taken it by the horns."

Watching James take control of this team, you forget that he's 23 years old. You forget that Michael Jordan had already won Olympic gold when he was born. You forget that he could easily be leading the U.S. Team four and eight years from now, and still be in his prime at the 2016 Olympics, wherever they may be.

You forget it because of how he acts. He's the first to pick up the intensity when practice begins. He's the first to tell a teammate where he needs to be on the floor. He's the one they ask when they forget a play.

"I think a big plus for our team is how vocal he is and how much he talks," Deron Williams said, "especially on defense."

The entire U.S. Team, from top to bottom, will tell you that defense is what will determine how they do at in Beijing. And with only one true big on the floor at a time, James size and presence is key in keeping opponents out of the paint. And with communication being a key to team defense, his willingness to talk can only be beneficial.

"When he's keying our whole defense from the baseline and being vocal like that," Williams continued, "it helps [the guards] out."

James could easily take the role of the best player on the team (or second-best, depending on your viewpoint) and cite his youth or the presence of nine older guys as a reason not to be vocal. He could just be the talented and fun-loving kid who keeps his teammates loose while more intense guys like Bryant keep them focused. It's likely that no one would complain if that was the case.

But it's not. He's the one keeping them both loose and focused. And he's certainly focused himself.

With disappointing third-place finishes with the national team in both '04 and '06, critics have given James a certain label by adding a "ze" to the end of his first name. He's clearly determined to remove it this summer.

And he's making sure that his teammates will help him out. [/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Poodle]i find that hard to believe. Rose shot a LOT last season. seemed he had little to no faith in his teammates, and i don't believe the coaches made him do that more than him. a lot of times he looked frustrated and took it himself :confusedshrug:[/QUOTE]

Because Vinny told him to take more shots, shooting is not something Rose likes to do.

LeB!tch strikes again! :roll:

[QUOTE=game3524]Because Vinny told him to take more shots, shooting is not something Rose likes to do.[/QUOTE]


lmao you can't be serious. now you've lost credibility with that statement. Rose is a score first guard, he sure as hell isn't nearly the distributor as he is scorer. its one of my biggest criticisms of his decision making actually...

[QUOTE=Poodle]lmao you can't be serious. now you've lost credibility with that statement. Rose is a score first guard, he sure as hell isn't nearly the distributor as he is scorer. its one of my biggest criticisms of his decision making actually...[/QUOTE]

You haven't been following the Bulls then, Rose doesn't like to shoot first, he isn't comfortable in that role. Vinny had to convince him to take more shots, the whole notion he was upset that Lebron would take his shots his away is absurd.

[QUOTE=game3524]The most telling statement was how Lebron was surprised Rose didn't kiss his ass and beg for him to come to Chicago. ****, is this what has happen to superstars in the NBA today, you think Bird or Magic would want someone to beg for them?[/QUOTE]


Where did you get this from? Sounds like BS...

[QUOTE=Carbine]People evolve. Why does it matter what LeBron was like in 2004, or 2006? He became a great leader.

Read up.[/QUOTE]


Are you Maverick Carter? :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[QUOTE=Steve212]Would this have came out if he stayed in Cleveland?[/QUOTE]



No but I also think it wouldn't have come out had he not done that epic fail of a special either. Which is the real problem here.

That being said I don't care for LeBron as much as the next person but honestly I can't really cheer on the media for piling on when in reality they knew this and covered for him to begin with. Now they want to flip the script. Typical build them up then tear them down.

But difference is LeBron let himself be torn down to begin with.

[QUOTE=Lakers13]Are you Maverick Carter? :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:[/QUOTE]

He sold his Bron charm for $5 at a garage sale in Akron. :lol

Look who wrote the article. HUGE Kobe homer right there, does Kobe fluff pieces once per week during the season. Not surprising that he'd want to tar Lebron in any way possible. In fact, before I even clicked on the link, I said to myself "I bet this is Adrian Woj-a-whatever". Seriously, I knew it'd be him.

[QUOTE=ReturnofJPR]Where did you get this from? Sounds like BS...[/QUOTE]

For everything the Bulls tried to sell

[QUOTE=game3524]You haven't been following the Bulls then, Rose doesn't like to shoot first, he isn't comfortable in that role. Vinny had to convince him to take more shots, the whole notion he was upset that Lebron would take his shots his away is absurd.[/QUOTE]


honestly i've watched the bulls a LOT. you aren't going to tell me what isn't true. to say Rose doesn't like to shoot is like saying AI doesn't like to shoot. there is no way you can seriously say Rose is a pass first guard, or even thinks of himself that way given the way he plays. just no way. thats absurd.

[QUOTE=game3524]For everything the Bulls tried to sell

Cleveland has seven years of Lebron acting like a tool (and them rewarding it which they probably won't mention). This stuff is goign to be flowing out for quite a while.

[QUOTE=Lakers13]Are you Maverick Carter? :oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:[/QUOTE]

It's just sad that people care about what LeBron was like 4-6 years ago. Why should anyone be surprised a 19 year old and 21 year old doesn't have great leadership skills?

I guess if you're a dumbass or hater, you would make a big deal of it and create a thread.

[QUOTE=Poodle]honestly i've watched the bulls a LOT. you aren't going to tell me what isn't true. to say Rose doesn't like to shoot is like saying AI doesn't like to shoot. there is no way you can seriously say Rose is a pass first guard, or even thinks of himself that way given the way he plays. just no way. thats absurd.[/QUOTE]

I never said he was a pass first PG, I said he is not comfortable taking a ton of shots, that is why it is stupid to say he was afraid Lebron would take shots away from him, he would most likely welcome it.

[QUOTE=OldSchoolBBall]Look who wrote the article. HUGE Kobe homer right there, does Kobe fluff pieces once per week during the season. Not surprising that he'd want to tar Lebron in any way possible. In fact, before I even clicked on the link, I said to myself "I bet this is Adrian Woj-a-whatever". Seriously, I knew it'd be him.[/QUOTE]
Truth vs Homerism

Henry Abbott = huge LeBron homer

[url]http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/print?id=17297[/url]

[quote]Team USA way back in Team USA, Mike Krzyzewski's coaching staff -- D'Antoni, Nate McMillan and Jim Boeheim -- were asked to vote on which players to cut first to get down to the 15-player traveling roster. They ended up cutting Shawn Marion, Adam Morrison and Luke Ridnour.

But, as I reported in 2006, three out of four members of that staff voted to make LeBron James the first player cut. It has never been made public which coach voted which way, and Mike D'Antoni would not comment on the topic now. [/quote]

[QUOTE=Carbine]It's just sad that people care about what LeBron was like 4-6 years ago. Why should anyone be surprised a 19 year old and 21 year old doesn't have great leadership skills?

I guess if you're a dumbass or hater, you would make a big deal of it and create a thread.[/QUOTE]

He is 25 and he still apparently acts like this, really just look how he handled himself with "The Decision".

How about this over-looked part of the article...

[QUOTE]The franchise was in complete upheaval, and Gilbert had the Cavaliers trying everything possible to impress a non-responsive James. The Cavaliers star had started to fully distance himself from the organization. He refused to get on the phone and discuss his future with Michigan State

[QUOTE=game3524]He is 25 and he still apparently acts like this, really just look how he handled himself with "The Decision".[/QUOTE]

What he does off the court has no reflection of his leadership in the locker room and on the court.

And there is no evidence that he is a poor leader right now - in fact everything I have seen or read from people around him is that he's a GREAT leader at this point in his career, at 25 years old.

[QUOTE=OldSchoolBBall]Look who wrote the article. HUGE Kobe homer right there, does Kobe fluff pieces once per week during the season. Not surprising that he'd want to tar Lebron in any way possible. In fact, before I even clicked on the link, I said to myself "I bet this is Adrian Woj-a-whatever". Seriously, I knew it'd be him.[/QUOTE]

Ripping Lebron is the trendy thing to do right now. He was the same with Kobe a couple years ago: [url]http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-kobe052907[/url]

Haven't even read article yet, but this guy Adrian Woj HATES Lebron James, so of course, I was not surprised to see him as author.

Now I'll read it......:lol

great, profound read. Says it all. Lebron is as selfish and egoitstical as riley and wade, they should do well together.

Sex, money, who*res and beaches, drugs and dunks.

First Kobe, now Lebron. The media will make you or break you. Lebron better start winning some championships while scoring 40 ppg or he is gonna have alot of more articles like this.

Guy rising popularity like Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose should be very afraid.

[QUOTE=Carbine]It's just sad that people care about what LeBron was like 4-6 years ago. Why should anyone be surprised a 19 year old and 21 year old doesn't have great leadership skills?

I guess if you're a dumbass or hater, you would make a big deal of it and create a thread.[/QUOTE]

that was 2 years ago.

[QUOTE=bleedinpurpleTwo]that was 2 years ago.[/QUOTE]

The original article posted in this thread is basically ripping on LeBron for being a terrible, immature, full of himself 19 and 21 year old.....

Since then, at 23, which was the 2008 Olympics, and two years later at 25... he has become a great leader. Is he still full of himself and an attention whore? Yeah, but that's not a surprise to anyone. So basically, this is just another hate LeBron thread which should be deleted by the mods.

I can't wait for LeBron to sh!t on everyone. He's the type of guy to make an opposing team crumble if you chalenge him verbally, like most fans will do via chant.

[QUOTE=Mr Clutch Melo]Honestly I think this is BS. Coach K has always loved Lebron + Adrian Wojnarowski is a garbage writer[/QUOTE]


And just how the f*ck do you of all people know that?

You're pathetic.