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Lebron James Ethers Charles Barkley
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Well CB was taking cheap shots at LBJ's personal life first. So it makes sense.
Wait a second.
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
More than 50% of fans don't like the athletes having this kind of power, because they personally don't have that kind of power at their own jobs.
Most people are jealous when they see someone like Lebron using his leverage and power so openly. Makes them feel small and useless.
billy beane
Banned
LeBron will never be Kobe. I miss Kobe.
When ex player is questioning how he carries himself as the best player in the league? Why not? Glass houses...
Pupperbabysassy
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I don't really care about him being an a-hole. I, like most people believe he is doing his job. If Charles was attacking Lebron personally he would've called out His mother for being a Mookie Monster.
Uno Venova
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I guess, Lebron just picked the exact wrong thing to start complaining about since he absolutely looks like a prima donna in this GM situation and making it public.
That would probably get a lot less people to watch.
Ninja Scooter
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The same ex player who takes shots at LeBron's hairline on national television? The same ex player who says the Warriors play like girls? This is the guy who should be exempt from cheap shots?
BadAss2961
Member
He pouts when he doesn't have an edge on the competition. That's what Chuck means when he says that.
He doesn't literally mean that LeBron doesn't want to compete or that he'll rage quit in the middle of the season or something. He's questioning LeBron's competitive will since he gets all whiny about needing help whenever the chips are down.
ABOVEtheRIM
Member
Shots fired lmao. Glad he spoke his mind though
How the fuck is anyone still going after LeBron after last year's finals? Lol, people are delusional with hate. He stamped out my team in what was probably the only finals appearance they'll ever get. I hated that dude for years but, after last year, if I ever see him in person I'll probably bow.
There is a clear difference in calling someone out for a bad hairline and saying they have unpaid debt from gambling.
Ninja Scooter
Member
They are both cheap shots. I don't see much difference.
BadAss2961
Member
The hairline cuts deeper. Chuck's unpaid debt couldn't begin to compare to that sufferation.
Come home, LeBron.
Pupperbabysassy
Member
Yes! He's been doing this for over 20 years. He's jokes about his hairline and Shaq's and Kenny's all the time too. He didn't question what type of human being Lebron is.
Byakuya769
Member
Well, to be fair--LeBron can't control his genetics, Chuck could have chosen to not be an irresponsible idiot.
Ninja Scooter
Member
At the end of the day it's al the same, getting clowned on over something you are probably insecure about. The effect is the same. Let's not act like Chuck takes the high road. He's a buffoon and he's getting a taste of his own medicine.
Exactly, clearly Horry and his 7 rings means he should be on primetime television providing analysis on what it takes to be a "champion" and how he was able to reach that level and did what it takes to win.
And whatever means you use can be freely criticized, with the less tactful means likely to draw more negative reactions. Welcome to remedial politics.
He obviously discussed it w/ ownership and the GM before going public. He should've left it at that as a professional, the rest isn't necessary. He's Lebron, it's not like they won't try to bend to his will regardless of cost or even rationality. And it matters less how much he built the roster, he knows who is on it and what the cap space looks like, it's not like teams are lining up to do the Cavs a favor, you know what I mean?
King Tubby
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Damn, Lebron went in. Not sure Chuck is wrong though
Gentleman Jack
Member
I thought Chuck was a 90's tough guy who says it's the modern crew that can't take the hits.
Chuck sucks, good for Lebron.
Can't wait until he's off TNT. He actively makes basketball fans dumber and is awful at his job.
Can't wait until he's off TNT. He actively makes basketball fans dumber and is awful at his job.
Huh. Chuck questions guys all the time personally about their "heart" and other vague bullshit. He called Lebron going to Miami a "punk move". Chuck is a douche who loves taking shots at players.
Bruce Springsteen
Member
Cavs need to trade for Kawhi Leonard, Bron needs some support for god's sake
Randolph Freelander
Member
Why do you hate freedom?
GravityInsanity
Member
That's just silly. Pop will never let Leonard go when LeBron is afraid of him.
Fenderputty
Banned
What part of brining up his gambling issue calls out Chucks analysis?
Randolph Freelander
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PeterLegend
Member
It would be hilarious if Chuck takes a shot at Lebron's personal life lol.
Do it for Delonte!
Do it for Delonte!
Ninja Scooter
Member
What part of bringing up LeBron's hairline or the Warriors' masculinity is neccesarily to analyze their play?
Gotdatmoney
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The part where they march the TNT crew around and have them speak on social issues from time to time? The part where they get on TV and just talk mad shit about teams and players?
It wasnt even long ago where Chuck implied the portion of America that voted for Trump are idiots and Kenny was smart enough to side step. Barkley is dumb as fuck and all the parading the TNT crew does and calling out of personalities and shit, they are free to be personally roasted.
GravityInsanity
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He'll get fined and fired if he did.
Why would the spurs ever do that lol
mckmas8808
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Thank GOD! At least Lebron openingly cares for people that isn't just himself.
A ball hog who harmed his team for the last five seasons will never be LeBron. LeBron is a far better team basketball player then Kobe ever was. Kobe was a better pure scorer, LeBron is a better player.
By most do you mean you? I don't know anyone who thinks this way
Ninja Scooter
Member
Kobes not even a better scorer. LeBron scores as well as Kobe but in a much more efficient manner. Kobe is one of my favorite players ever but LeBron is simply better.
Fenderputty
Banned
I agree with the other poster, there's a line between attacking a personal gambling issue and a hairline.
When you know somone doesn't actually have a retort ...
DustyVonEric
Member
Lebron didn't ether Charles.
Lebron made a fool of himself and proved Barkley right.
Barkley said Lebron is a good guy and a great player but was acting whiny and spoiled concerning basketball. James lashed out like a whiny and spoiled child period, going way personal instead of countering what Barkley said about basketball, his competitiveness, and begging for more good players.
Lebron showed mad weakness there. You a champ, you rich, and still the best player. Why respond like that? Didn't even need to respond at all really.
Lebron made a fool of himself and proved Barkley right.
Barkley said Lebron is a good guy and a great player but was acting whiny and spoiled concerning basketball. James lashed out like a whiny and spoiled child period, going way personal instead of countering what Barkley said about basketball, his competitiveness, and begging for more good players.
Lebron showed mad weakness there. You a champ, you rich, and still the best player. Why respond like that? Didn't even need to respond at all really.
Ninja Scooter
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I guess I just don't see that line. They both have the same intentions, to hit someone below the belt over a potential insecurity.
I only watch the Harlem Globetrotters and basketball at Venice beach.
It's silly to compare them like that because of the vast differences in teams and coaches they had. I feel pretty confident in saying that Kobe would be a more efficient scorer if he played on teams like the Wade/Bosh Heat or Irving/Love Cavs. Can't ignore Kobe's insane shot selection at times though
How I miss the Mamba.itwasTuesday
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Dreams-Visions
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I agree but let's not pretend or suppose to make Chuck a victim. If you keep flicking someone's ear and they finally turn around and slap you in the fucking face, you don't really have anyone to blame but yourself.
Charles out there questioning people's integrity, respect for the game and quality as one of the faces of the NBA. Charles is out there shooting cannon balls in a glass house. When people aren't self-checked, sometimes you have to check them. This has been a LONG TIME coming for Chuck. There are probably 30 different players that should have slapped him back including LeBron who hasn't responded to Chuck's antics for some 15 years. Meanwhile Chuck has made his career off of being controversial and picking on current players so I'm sure he'll be fine. Considering LBJ has never had off the court issues, rarely gets Techs, doesn't kick people in the dick, doesn't get in fights, has a few rings...it just seems like questioning his character might trigger anyone.
It'd be like Stacey Dash questioning someone's blackness.
mckmas8808
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Except that's his mom's personal life and not Lebron. Why are you attributing what his mom did to him? Male privilege much?
I see that all the time on twitter and other places. Fans always side with management / ownership for some reason and seem to hate when players start to gain power.
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