I don't feel sorry for Lebron James on bit. He is an egotistical narcissist and does not care about anyone else. I have no problem with the fact that he left Cleveland for greener pastures. I mean honestly, who WANTS to play for Cleveland?? But that is besides the point. He held ESPN hostage, made sure he had all the commercials and then he gave a huge middle finger to Cleveland. He couldn't just tell the ownership and coach to their faces that he wanted to go elsewhere? No one has a problem with the fact he left, just the way with which he left.
Dude gave up in the playoffs. GAVE UP. Name me one superstar caliber player who has ever done that before. He also told the nation that he spoiled us with his play. Who the heck does this guy think he is? He really thinks he is some sort of chosen one doesn't he? He claims to only of had 7 bad games in 7 years, so by his math, in all the other games he plays spectacular. Bird, Magic, MJ, Kareem, etc. never said anything close to this and they were much more the player and a man than LBJ is.
Then once in Miami, he claims that his coach plays him 'too much.' Again, no superstar in any sport, ever, has said they they feel they are getting played too much. No one ever. Most people that have that drive for winning, for championships, want to be on the court or field at all times. They want to a part of every single aspect of their team's success. Don't get me wrong, Lebron wants to do that too, but only on his terms. When asked if he would modify his game to better suit the team, he plain and simple said "No. That would make me a role player." Aka, I'm too good for that. AKA I'm going to go out and do what I do.
Tony Massaratti had a great article about LBJ this week. He quoted a book by Bill Simmons I believe it was where Simmons compared LBJ to Wilt Chamberlain. He said they are both two of the most dominating players to ever pick up a basketball. But Wilt only one 2 championships, while other players won a lot more during the same era. The reason? Wilt and LBJ are all about themselves. They are the type of people that when closing in a triple double, one rebound short of 10, would intentionally miss a shot to get his own rebound for that triple double. They are playing for their own accolades and for their own legacy. But what Wilt didn't get and what LBJ hasn't figured out yet, is that yes you have ALL the tools in the shed, but you can't use the saw, hammer, screwdriver, etc. all all once. You have to let your co-workers chime in to make for a more efficient strategy.
And for some people to claim he's already a top5 or even the best player ever is completely absurd. Call me when he acquires a consistent midrange jump shot. Until then, he will always be a guy that gets his point by running to the hoop, taking contact, and getting 12-15 free throws per night. If the refs weren't so stuck on his jock strap, they guy would average 15ppg.
Sorry for the tirade but I personally think he is the most overrated player in the NBA, he undeservingly won the MVP last year (*cough* Kevin Durant *cough*), and will never rest the blame on his own shoulders because "it's ALWAYS the coaches fault. He's plays me too much!" Dude needs a reality check, actually no, he needs an intervention where we sit him down and explain to him that he's not actually God's gift to the NBA.
