Proof That Money Cannot Buy You Happiness

[FreshOutThePack]

LeBron James

[lietuvalabas]

he feels like he is the most important person in the world and his words should carry weight with everyone...dude needs a serious reality check.

that said cardwise and my bottom line...i hope he wins another ring :cry:


edit: though i will say i cant remember the last time the all star game was "good" maybe 2007?

[mc1]

People can have strong opinions.

Everyone will have opinions about those opinions.

End of story.

Seems to be lots of jealousy from Joe Blow fans.

“males shouldnt be jealous, thats a female trait.”

[KhalDrogo]

He’s not wrong. It’s completely unnecessary. Risk of losing a superstar to Covid as a result of attending the meaningless game is not worth it.

[Eckstein197]

The All star game is stupid, there's no reason to have one/creating one midseason is stupid. It's just unnecessary

[lietuvalabas]

He’s not wrong. It’s completely unnecessary. Risk of losing a superstar to Covid as a result of attending the meaningless game is not worth it.

it totally is meaningless i do agree with that. However i wonder if he feels like he might not be a shoe in for All star game MVP, if he was i doubt he'd be saying a word..

[spurs50fan]

Yeah he's not wrong. NBA needs to reevaluate just how important this game is given they've already found themselves postponing too many games. That may be a good time to make games up?

[FreshOutThePack]

he feels like he is the most important person in the world and his words should carry weight with everyone...dude needs a serious reality check.

that said cardwise and my bottom line...i hope he wins another ring :cry:


edit: though i will say i cant remember the last time the all star game was "good" maybe 2007?

It really amazes me how much hate comes out of a person so blessed in life. Probably is the most unhappy person I have ever seen.

His all-star game response is just a drop in an ocean for this guy. The NBA has given this guy all kinds of money and yet he still has the audacity to say things in effort of making them look bad.

Even funnier is that he pushed for bubble ball in the middle of a "pandemic".

[Slvnumber2]

He’s not wrong. It’s completely unnecessary. Risk of losing a superstar to Covid as a result of attending the meaningless game is not worth it.


“Risk of losing a superstar to CoVid” Do you mean a few games or are you talking about a young strong 20 something year old male dying because of CoVid. These guys are more at risk from drug use, hookers, drunk driving.. than a virus with a 99.998 percent survival rate. 🙄

[Lankybox]

One of his temper tantrums and mommy I want this moment. What's new.

[lietuvalabas]

It really amazes me how much hate comes out of a person so blessed in life. Probably is the most unhappy person I have ever seen.

His all-star game response is just a drop in an ocean for this guy. The NBA has given this guy all kinds of money and yet he still has the audacity to say things in effort of making them look bad.

Even funnier is that he pushed for bubble ball in the middle of a "pandemic".

But of course, they were the favorite atleast out west, though hes playing at a very high level, he knows he's getting older, and maybe wasn't sure he could team up with more of his buddies in the future, so he had to act quickly to ensure he got a ring in L.A., he prolly thinks he's more important to the lakers than Kobe at this point already :rolleyes:

[IceTrae11]

“Who cares what these athletes think?”

*goes and makes thread on Blowout telling everyone how much I don’t care*

[ClipsandVols]

This deserves a thread? Where's the De'Aaron Fox thread?

[KhalDrogo]

“Risk of losing a superstar to CoVid” Do you mean a few games or are you talking about a young strong 20 something year old male dying because of CoVid. These guys are more at risk from drug use, hookers, drunk driving.. than a virus with a 99.998 percent survival rate. 🙄
Not death obviously.

But what if LeBron got Covid there, then missed three weeks. Is playing the game worth that risk?

[Stat Monsters]

I think having a social distancing all-star weekend without the traditional game, but maybe just the skills competition like the Slam Dunk, 3 Point and maybe, if the concern is with injury and safety of starters, have a showcase game of let's say players on an NBA roster who've not played a certain amt of minutes but are good players and each team has 5 players from the depth chart bench get to start and play a 15 minute 5 on 5 game against another team and do it like a tournament (NCAA bracket style) for quick fun action allowing players to get a spotlight on them. I think coaches can then scout who to promote, or want to trade for or sign when they're free agents.

I'd love to see a guy like Josh Hart play in something like this.

[sebreg]

All star game seems like a dumb idea to me. Not sure what's wrong with athletes expressing their opinion on it.

[Wade Mulroy]

he feels like he is the most important person in the world and his words should carry weight with everyone...dude needs a serious reality check.

that said cardwise and my bottom line...i hope he wins another ring :cry:


edit: though i will say i cant remember the last time the all star game was "good" maybe 2007?

Last year's was absolutely amazing; seriously.

[Chris P]

All star game seems like a dumb idea to me. Not sure what's wrong with athletes expressing their opinion on it.

Apparently can't have any kind of opinion because they make so much money :rolleyes:

[Chris P]

LeBron James

I don't even understand your Lebron is the unhappiest person comment? Explain unless it's all politically motivated stuff then forget it

[wilsunshines]

Can always count on somebody here attacking Lebron whenever he expresses a totally reasonable opinion.

In what way is Lebron unhappy? Because he opposes something? Lebron is... actually a really jovial dude, but some folks only will see what they want to see.

[lietuvalabas]

Last year's was absolutely amazing; seriously.

they don't even do the east/west anymore, now its like team captain pickup ball, and "target scores"? maybe im just old fashioned..idk.

[Chris P]

Can always count on somebody here attacking Lebron whenever he expresses a totally reasonable opinion.

In what way is Lebron unhappy? Because he opposes something? Lebron is... actually a really jovial dude, but some folks only will see what they want to see.

Exactly...just seems people who don't agree with his activism stuff in my opinion wanna nit pick anything he does

[sebreg]

Apparently can't have any kind of opinion because they make so much money :rolleyes:

Yeah, that line of reasoning eludes me. Where is the line drawn where one is paid x amount that one's voice is now "owned" by the company? It's a slippery slope regarding controlling speech and not allowing opinions to be expressed. Are ceos also not allowed to express opinions if paid extraordinary sums? Where is the logic in all this I don't know.

[lietuvalabas]

Yeah, that line of reasoning eludes me. Where is the line drawn where one is paid x amount that one's voice is now "owned" by the company? It's a slippery slope regarding controlling speech and not allowing opinions to be expressed. Are ceos also not allowed to express opinions if paid extraordinary sums? Where is the logic in all this I don't know.

Almost like banning folks from twitter or something..

[Chris P]

Yeah this thread will disappear soon hopefully

[Zacy87]

What a dumb thread. He voiced his opinion and that makes him "the most unhappy person you've ever seen?"

[MurphyTheDog]

He wouldn't bother me so much if he wasn't such a China apologist.

[spurs50fan]

Yeah this thread will disappear soon hopefully

Yup

Hopefully :coffee:

[brettmik59]

he feels like he is the most important person in the world and his words should carry weight with everyone...dude needs a serious reality check.


His words carry less weight with me than my plumber or electrician. At least those guys live in the real world.

I don't understand why the dude is always angry about everything. Just enjoy life big guy, you've got everything anyone could ever dream of in this world.

[FreshOutThePack]

Yeah this thread will disappear soon hopefully

So everyone can have an opinion, but hopefully my opinion gets removed....

You can't make this stuff up. Lol

[Chris P]

So everyone can have an opinion, but hopefully my opinion gets removed....

You can't make this stuff up. Lol

Twist it all you want. You can have an opinion, but it's obviously where this is going and it's going to get deleted probably

again answer the question..what makes him so unhappy?

[lietuvalabas]

His words carry less weight with me than my plumber or electrician. At least those guys live in the real world.

I don't understand why the dude is always angry about everything. Just enjoy life big guy, you've got everything anyone could ever dream of in this world.

Hey I'm an electrician! Appreciate the validation haha. Yeah if I had his money I'd light mine on fire.

[Chris P]

His words carry less weight with me than my plumber or electrician. At least those guys live in the real world.

I don't understand why the dude is always angry about everything. Just enjoy life big guy, you've got everything anyone could ever dream of in this world.

What exactly is he angry about? De'Aaron fox said the exact same thing..where's his thread

[FreshOutThePack]

His words carry less weight with me than my plumber or electrician. At least those guys live in the real world.

I don't understand why the dude is always angry about everything. Just enjoy life big guy, you've got everything anyone could ever dream of in this world.

Yep, you get it.

People can still believe that things need to change in some ways while not being bitter about life in general.

[sebreg]

Almost like banning folks from twitter or something..

Don't anger our tech overlords, they giveth and taketh as is their wont. Their power, and ability to control speech, is... problematic to say the least.

[Supersuper]

i am not sure about that, but one thing i am pretty sure is, you wont have happy life without money. no money life= miseralbe....

[SupermanBrandon]

I don't always agree w/ him...but I 1,000% agree here. Who cares about an All-Star game right now. I think the NBA is the best (of the major sports) at thinking about bigger picture. They aren't doing that here. ALL All-Star games are meaningless at their core. Especially in 2020-21.

Also of note...ever seen someone pissed off while taking a stroll on their jetski?

[Chris P]

I don't always agree w/ him...but I 1,000% agree here. Who cares about an All-Star game right now. I think the NBA is the best (of the major sports) at thinking about bigger picture. They aren't doing that here. ALL All-Star games are meaningless at their core. Especially in 2020-21.

If anyone else says this (which De'Aaron fox did..he said it was stupid to have the game) there wouldn't be a thread..but Lebron=bad so here we are

[wilsunshines]

The "angry black man" dog whistles in this thread are really giving me a headache.

[mkebucks2001]

This is a "shut up and dribble" comment. The guy can have an opinion. Good for him. And he's right.

[Brent72]

I've been consistent on my opinion of him for 19 years...never liked him from the beginning and have grown to dislike him more and more throughout his career. He's always had this chip on his shoulder attitude because as badly as he wants it he knows he'll never be considered the GOAT

[mkebucks2001]

The "angry black man" dog whistles in this thread are really giving me a headache.

Exactly!!! I really can't stand the subtle racism amongst 40 something white males.

[FreshOutThePack]

What exactly is he angry about? De'Aaron fox said the exact same thing..where's his thread

That's what I'm saying, my dude.

What exactly is he so angry/unhappy about? I'm not sure there is anything he has reason to be. Whatever it is, money is not making it go away. I'm not trying to be political or anything like that.

I am just giving an example of why we as people should feel grateful in life no matter what we have.

[Chris P]

The "angry black man" dog whistles in this thread are really giving me a headache.

And nobody actually addresses it

[Chris P]

That's what I'm saying, my dude.

What exactly is he so angry/unhappy about? I'm not sure there is anything he has reason to be. Whatever it is, money is not making it go away. I'm not trying to be political or anything like that.

I am just giving an example of why we as people should feel grateful in life no matter what we have.

I'm asking you to tell me what is he angry about? Give me examples? He said there shouldn't be an all star game? So?

[MIRRABB]

His words carry less weight with me than my plumber or electrician. At least those guys live in the real world.

I don't understand why the dude is always angry about everything. Just enjoy life big guy, you've got everything anyone could ever dream of in this world.

Kind of a strange point to make considering he started from less than the plumber or electrician. Not sure what it means to live "in the real world".

[wilsunshines]

What exactly is he so angry/unhappy about?

He's not angry. That's your imagination. He's unhappy about the all star game, which he has been clear about.

[cavsfan70]

we still trying to tear LeBron down?

What year is it?

[Wade Mulroy]

they don't even do the east/west anymore, now its like team captain pickup ball, and "target scores"? maybe im just old fashioned..idk.

IIRC - Last year both teams were playing for money that was being donated to certain charities. The intensity and drive they brought to the fourth quarter was second to none compared to any other all-star game I've ever watched from any sport.

I agree with your sentiment about captains, east/west, etc; but purely from an on-court basketball perspective, it was beautiful.

[ClipsandVols]

He wouldn't bother me so much if he wasn't such a China apologist.

Disregard..I'm not going down the China road with MurphDog

[KhalDrogo]

I don’t understand how anyone can think that playing a meaningless game is worth the risk of losing a superstar for weeks of actual game play. Would love to hear anybody justify that.

[spurs50fan]

I don’t understand how anyone can think that playing a meaningless game is worth the risk of losing a superstar for weeks of actual game play. Would love to hear anybody justify that.

I don't think the comment on the game is what they have a problem with. It was a reason to start up the airing of grievances

[Zacy87]

OP obviously dislikes LeBron so much that he is making claims as if he knows LeBron on a personal level. Just because he's saying he doesn't agree with there being an ASG doesn't mean he isn't happy.

It's nice to create false narratives that make you feel better inside. Perhaps you should look in the mirror because I can almost assure you, he's happier than you. Must be pretty unhappy to feel the need to make a thread about this.

[DajuanWagner]

OP obviously dislikes LeBron so much that he is making claims as if he knows LeBron on a personal level. Just because he's saying he doesn't agree with there being an ASG doesn't mean he isn't happy.

It's nice to create false narratives that make you feel better inside. Perhaps you should look in the mirror because I can almost assure you, he's happier than you. Must be pretty unhappy to feel the need to make a thread about this.



If he was really unhappy, he would make a thread about De'Aaron Fox, too.........no balls...........

[gomiamigo]

It really amazes me how much hate comes out of a person so blessed in life. Probably is the most unhappy person I have ever seen.

His all-star game response is just a drop in an ocean for this guy. The NBA has given this guy all kinds of money and yet he still has the audacity to say things in effort of making them look bad.

Even funnier is that he pushed for bubble ball in the middle of a "pandemic".

I couldn't agree more. He whines about 'safety' and then two-hands full shoves Embiid in mid-air knocking him flat on his back from several feet up. Hypocrite.

[Asian62150]

Someone asked LeBron a question about the ASG and he gave his honest assessment.

He values the health and safety of players over an exhibition game. The NBA doesn't need to have the ASG this year but he still said he would attend if he's chosen for the All-Star team.

Unfortunately, LeBron is one of those guys where people are going to criticize his every move.

He's an upstanding citizen, has never been accused of any crimes, and consistently gives back to his community. All of his teammates love him.

He did the The Decision, which he has since expressed some regret for. But at the same time, that opened the door for player empowerment in all sports.

[avicke]

OP obviously dislikes LeBron so much that he is making claims as if he knows LeBron on a personal level. Just because he's saying he doesn't agree with there being an ASG doesn't mean he isn't happy.

It's nice to create false narratives that make you feel better inside. Perhaps you should look in the mirror because I can almost assure you, he's happier than you. Must be pretty unhappy to feel the need to make a thread about this.

So much this.

It is incredible to me to see how much salt, unnecessary vitriol, and the snowflake mentalities that come out of this hobby/sports fans in general. Usually money being the "excuse" to why all these players should shut their mouths, play sports, and be happy. Nah. That isn't your call to make. You don't have to spend any money in sports if you don't like it - you have that choice. You said so yourself, money cannot buy happiness. So much truth in that statement.

Like LeBron, you're allowed to have an opinion - just don't be sad and upset that no one cares about yours - or that you may be in the minority with all your outdated takes on sports, life, and all other fun things there are out there like Twitter censorship.

Redirect the hate and anger and sadness into something that brings you joy or happiness or others joy + happiness. It is a waste of energy otherwise.

[beavers]

There is nothing wrong with him or anyone having an opinion. OP included.

For me, the NBA and all professional sports are part of the ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. The leagues revenue and their salaries are derived from viewership, advertising and merchandising. By providing entertainment to people who can then be marketed to. The All Star game is just another opportunity to do that. It draws viewers and therefore derives revenue and brand building opportunities for the league and the players alike. By axing these events they cut into these opportunities. For me, it is just bad business. If the games are safe, why wouldn't this game be safe if the same standards are used?

[PSA2Pac]

Lol let me get this straight.

You're so unhappy because Lebron voiced his opinion that you created a thread to point out how you're sooo convinced Lebron is unhappy..... because he voiced his opinion about the all star game?




Ok.

[Chris P]

I don’t understand how anyone can think that playing a meaningless game is worth the risk of losing a superstar for weeks of actual game play. Would love to hear anybody justify that.

They won't this is a just another variation of a Lebron bash thread

[Mac302]

There is nothing wrong with him or anyone having an opinion. OP included.

For me, the NBA and all professional sports are part of the ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. The leagues revenue and their salaries are derived from viewership, advertising and merchandising. By providing entertainment to people who can then be marketed to. The All Star game is just another opportunity to do that. It draws viewers and therefore derives revenue and brand building opportunities for the league and the players alike. By axing these events they cut into these opportunities. For me, it is just bad business. If the games are safe, why wouldn't this game be safe if the same standards are used?


The only post in this thread that actually gets it

[epatmythes]

I've watched a lot of All Star games. Let's be honest, the defense they play is pretty much the CDC recommended form of social distancing. Don't see what the big deal is?

[ballhawkdawk]

I couldn't agree more. He whines about 'safety' and then two-hands full shoves Embiid in mid-air knocking him flat on his back from several feet up. Hypocrite.

He knows Embiid is AD’s dad on the court. Trying to save his own big man from embarrassment.

[avicke]

There is nothing wrong with him or anyone having an opinion. OP included.

For me, the NBA and all professional sports are part of the ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. The leagues revenue and their salaries are derived from viewership, advertising and merchandising. By providing entertainment to people who can then be marketed to. The All Star game is just another opportunity to do that. It draws viewers and therefore derives revenue and brand building opportunities for the league and the players alike. By axing these events they cut into these opportunities. For me, it is just bad business. If the games are safe, why wouldn't this game be safe if the same standards are used?

I suppose one way to look at it is how restaurants here in the Twin Cities are handling it. Parties have to be 6 or less - 10 or less for a private event but the key similarity is that either situation people can only come from 2 households. 2 teams can be easier to contain a virus than a dozen different teams if the All-Star game becomes a super-spreader type event.

I would argue that compared to last season's bubble - it is much less safe for regular games between 2 teams as we have already seen. The All-Star game would just exacerbate what is already a headache into a massive issue if multiple stars brought it back to their teams. And thus creating even less revenue in the long run.

[avicke]

The only post in this thread that actually gets it

If narrow in scope and short sighted is what you think gets it, then yes....

[spurs50fan]

The only post in this thread that actually gets it

Except there have been infections, games postponed and violations of protocol. It hasn’t been as safe for the players, coaches and staff. Then they want to bring them (your most important revenue generators) to Lemon Pepper Lou’s backyard?

It seems they can play an EA tournament and get more viewers than this exhibition game

[avicke]

Except there have been infections, games postponed and violations of protocol. It hasn’t been as safe for the players, coaches and staff. Then they want to bring them (your most important revenue generators) to Lemon Pepper Lou’s backyard?

It seems they can play an EA tournament and get more viewers than this exhibition game

A tournament of the elected All-Stars playing as their teams in 2k would probably generate plenty of ad revenue via Twitch or Youtube alongside a live TV component.

[FreshOutThePack]

i am not sure about that, but one thing i am pretty sure is, you wont have happy life without money. no money life= miseralbe....

A ➡ B is not equal to B ➡A in your equation.

[Chris P]

Except there have been infections, games postponed and violations of protocol. It hasn’t been as safe for the players, coaches and staff. Then they want to bring them (your most important revenue generators) to Lemon Pepper Lou’s backyard?

It seems they can play an EA tournament and get more viewers than this exhibition game

Exactly..teams have been decimated because of outbreaks so it hasn't exactly been "safe"

[Mac302]

They care about making money just like any other business in the world. I'm not defending the game one way or the other (and quite honestly don't care if they have it or not). Does it possibly make things more dangerous virus wise? Sure....but again making money is the game....and this game makes money for the league.

[FreshOutThePack]

I don't always agree w/ him...but I 1,000% agree here. Who cares about an All-Star game right now. I think the NBA is the best (of the major sports) at thinking about bigger picture. They aren't doing that here. ALL All-Star games are meaningless at their core. Especially in 2020-21.

Also of note...ever seen someone pissed off while taking a stroll on their jetski?

Definitely know of people owning jetski's and the like while still being unhappy....

[FreshOutThePack]

This is a "shut up and dribble" comment. The guy can have an opinion. Good for him. And he's right.

It's really not though, just pointing out how the guy is absolutely miserable. He is entitled to his opinion of course, but his opinion(s) constantly makes him sound ungrateful/unhappy with life.

[beavers]

A tournament of the elected All-Stars playing as their teams in 2k would probably generate plenty of ad revenue via Twitch or Youtube alongside a live TV component.

Obviously not an apples to apples comparison but there is more to it than just the game itself. Ancillary workers and businesses will suffer the greatest loss. Lebron on the other hand won't lose anything. If you want to say short sighted about my statement you may want to take a bigger picture view of things. Also, Lebron has been to the All Star game 19 times. For some players it will be their only opportunity. And I can comfortably say that "I am not saying I am right". It is just my current opinion, which I am self aware enough to change if provided with a better argument.

https://www.nola.com/news/business/article_be8e2237-b58d-5aaa-bc07-1c8bb38b6c86.html

[stalemonkey30]

I haven't held a very high opinion of Lebron since his tantrum during his finals loss to the Mavs, but in this case he's not wrong.

[BeastMode27]

I don’t know what you guys were watching, but the 4th quarter of last years all star game was one of the most entertaining things I saw in the NBA all season.. Intense defense from the best in the world at it. The first 3 quarters however...

[Dame]

NBA has been postponing games, reshuffling schedules due to safety/health protocols and they’re ready to risk all that over a meaningless All Star game in a covid hotbed where covid 19 cases are peaking lol

https://i.postimg.cc/Ssf2ngx2/6-C8-C6-D9-C-464-A-4-BCC-9046-27-A8-FA79-FBA1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/MMXK4bRq)


but I think his displeasure is geared towards the NBAPA/Chris Paul who supposedly pushed for the All Star weekend.

[Chris P]

It's really not though, just pointing out how the guy is absolutely miserable. He is entitled to his opinion of course, but his opinion(s) constantly makes him sound ungrateful/unhappy with life.

You keep saying this but I still don't see how it does? Explain

[Mac302]

You keep saying this but I still don't see how it does? ExplainAgree.... I'm not a Lebron hater but he does come off "miserable" to me as well. He seems like he is constantly preaching about something and virtue signaling

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[Chris P]

Agree.... I'm not a Lebron hater but he does come off "miserable" to me as well. He seems like he is constantly preaching about something and virtue signaling

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I guess I don't see that way

[spurs50fan]

Obviously not an apples to apples comparison but there is more to it than just the game itself. Ancillary workers and businesses will suffer the greatest loss. Lebron on the other hand won't lose anything. If you want to say short sighted about my statement you may want to take a picture picture view of things. Also, Lebron has been to the All Star game 19 times. For some players it will be their only opportunity. And I can comfortably say that "I am not saying I am right". It is just my current opinion, which I am self aware enough to change if provided with a better argument.

https://www.nola.com/news/business/article_be8e2237-b58d-5aaa-bc07-1c8bb38b6c86.html

Understood but the impact Post-covid important to the comparision. The boost to the local economy in this case will likely be limited to air/hotel/dining and only for the players/coaches invited. To add there is no weekend of activities so no celebrities, guests, non-AS/ex players or fan spending $ (which is huge). That will render the impact maybe a 1/4? Maybe even less. This will be a media driven operation so the benefit is mostly the NBA's

[no10pin]

Dude gave an honest opinion, and he has a point. It was a short off-season, and they were already told that there wouldn't be an ASG this year. Most of the players were thinking of it as a mid-season break.

I get it, no one cares how the players feel about anything since they are so rich, but if you actually watch the interview, he gave a well thought out response to a question.

[FreshOutThePack]

Lol let me get this straight.

You're so unhappy because Lebron voiced his opinion that you created a thread to point out how you're sooo convinced Lebron is unhappy..... because he voiced his opinion about the all star game?



Ok.

Lol where did I say I was unhappy?

I was just simply stating there are more things in life than money that will have an effect on overall happiness. Since LeBron constantly voices his opinion on things that make him unhappy, while still having boatloads of cash, he is a prime example of this.

Also, lots of guys aren't complaining, so I'm sure there are those who are fine with their employer making the money they can while salaries are being paid.

[avicke]

Obviously not an apples to apples comparison but there is more to it than just the game itself. Ancillary workers and businesses will suffer the greatest loss. Lebron on the other hand won't lose anything. If you want to say short sighted about my statement you may want to take a picture picture view of things. Also, Lebron has been to the All Star game 19 times. For some players it will be their only opportunity. And I can comfortably say that "I am not saying I am right". It is just my current opinion, which I am self aware enough to change if provided with a better argument.

https://www.nola.com/news/business/article_be8e2237-b58d-5aaa-bc07-1c8bb38b6c86.html

But what sort of business would those local businesses lose this year? Not talking large corporate sponsors - they will be fine. If there are limited or no fans in the stands - what sort of revenue would be expected in person this year? Feel like the biggest revenue stream that would be jeopardized is TV. Hotels wouldn't be booked either way. Restaurants wouldn't be packed either way. Concessions would still be non existent. Tourist spots/events/activities still minimal if any at all.

Due to the pandemic, I run a faltering business (restaurant) in a collapsing industry (hospitality) and know first hand what a prestige event brings to CERTAIN/SPECIFIC places like ours (Super Bowl LII - will probably forever be our biggest weekend ever) - but I just don't see how this event would do much, if anything for the local economy - especially non corporate places like ones I work at. The needle doesn't move much for places that didn't have buyouts or bookings - normal guests/regulars/people that live here were worried everywhere would be packed - and if you didn't have a big event planned at your place - you suffered. Corporations spent large sums of money at a handful of events - not everyone lined their pockets - and this was the Super Bowl - a bit different than the NBA All-Star game.

I'd love to see a break down of where that sort of money truly goes to and how widespread it actually is. Even having said all that, I feel like we can throw it all out the window for this one year... Seriously - it hasn't even been a year since the first shutdowns took place... There needs to be help from higher places than events like a basketball game - and there just hasn't been much of anything thus far - at least not getting to the right places. But that is a much larger discussion and has nothing to do with LeBron James.

I totally get where you are coming from and respect your opinion as your own but I just think the rules are still different where we currently stand right now. It just isn't a necessary event in the long run. This time next season I imagine all players will have been vaccinated and operating any sort of All-Star game wouldn't be a problem.

[sethc1020]

What is the point of this tread? How unhappy of a person do you have to be to be so unhappy about another persons unhappiness to make a post on a sports card forum?

[Ericc5Bears]

I couldn't agree more. He whines about 'safety' and then two-hands full shoves Embiid in mid-air knocking him flat on his back from several feet up. Hypocrite.

This would be like me saying "I couldn't agree more, you whine about working in an office with faulty wiring yet you drive 10 mph above the speed limit on your way to work. Hypocrite." What's next? Everyone who ever committed a flagrant foul isn't allowed to complain if the NBA decides that players are now allowed to play games even if they have COVID?

[Brobocop]

Bill Simmons on one of his last podcasts also thought the ASG was a horrible idea. Gather all your top players in one spot, all it take is one person to have COVID and be asymptomatic and you then run the risk of some of your biggest draws getting it. You wanna have the ASG, do it after the Finals.

[KhalDrogo]

Bill Simmons on one of his last podcasts also thought the ASG was a horrible idea. Gather all your top players in one spot, all it take is one person to have COVID and be asymptomatic and you then run the risk of some of your biggest draws getting it. You wanna have the ASG, do it after the Finals.
Exactly right.

[Chris P]

Bill Simmons on one of his last podcasts also thought the ASG was a horrible idea. Gather all your top players in one spot, all it take is one person to have COVID and be asymptomatic and you then run the risk of some of your biggest draws getting it. You wanna have the ASG, do it after the Finals.

Bill Simmons must be one unhappy guy!

[Brobocop]

Bill Simmons must be one unhappy guy!

Well yeah, he always is pissy when Boston isn't winning every title. Still, I agree with him on this.

[dgbarnes]

"lebron is miserable"

me:

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[SDcardguy24]

LeBron James

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJo-bSoUUAAx2RX.jpg

[asujbl]

4 pages about a dumbass all star game?

That’s Blowout for you.

[sickmantz]

LeBron James

Yeah, I'm gonna need more evidence than haterade.

[knownas2letters]

I don't really have any issues with him saying it, and even feeling that way. But it is kinda part of the job. I would be frowned upon for interjecting these types of opinions in public with my job, at least he has no actual ramifications for expressing it. The thing is to me though the all star game is for the fans. It's not about the competitiveness of the game more so than the exhibition of all the best talent in one place at once time and the fun. If they could come up with at least some kind of content to offset it, it would be appreciated by many. If not then don't waste our time with voting and all that stuff. If we don't get a game then they shouldn't probably be awarded the all star accomplishment. Again I am definitely not mad at LeBron or anyone for feeling that way but it's meaningless to them, not to every NBA fan.

[asujbl]

I don't really have any issues with him saying it, and even feeling that way. But it is kinda part of the job. I would be frowned upon for interjecting these types of opinions in public with my job, at least he has no actual ramifications for expressing it. The thing is to me though the all star game is for the fans. It's not about the competitiveness of the game more so than the exhibition of all the best talent in one place at once time and the fun. If they could come up with at least some kind of content to offset it, it would be appreciated by many. If not then don't waste our time with voting and all that stuff. If we don't get a game then they shouldn't probably be awarded the all star accomplishment. Again I am definitely not mad at LeBron or anyone for feeling that way but it's meaningless to them, not to every NBA fan.

All this would be valid if it was 2019

[Ericc5Bears]

I don't really have any issues with him saying it, and even feeling that way. But it is kinda part of the job. I would be frowned upon for interjecting these types of opinions in public with my job, at least he has no actual ramifications for expressing it. The thing is to me though the all star game is for the fans. It's not about the competitiveness of the game more so than the exhibition of all the best talent in one place at once time and the fun. If they could come up with at least some kind of content to offset it, it would be appreciated by many. If not then don't waste our time with voting and all that stuff. If we don't get a game then they shouldn't probably be awarded the all star accomplishment. Again I am definitely not mad at LeBron or anyone for feeling that way but it's meaningless to them, not to every NBA fan.

Fair but you also don't have an obligation in your contract to get in front of reporters on national TV and answer the questions that they ask you about your job. If Lebron says he's down for the all-star game he gets killed by people for being insensitive and not caring about the pandemic. If he says there shouldn't be an all-star game we end up with a 5-page thread about it on blowout.

[asujbl]

LeBron is the only one (and Fox as someone mentioned) with the balls to say it but every fan secretly feels the same

I don’t want Collin Sexton, if the Cavs have an AS, anywhere near this meaningless game in the middle (end?) of a pandemic

Stay the hell away from all those other dudes

Everyone wants to watch the dunk contest until their player misses 2 weeks of games

Play a 2K tournament like the Pro Bowl did. Dunk contest from your driveway. Whatever

Don’t cluster dudes from all over the Country together for a stupid exhibition

[abidtsteele]

I'm sure Lebron is so unhappy and just miserable. Probably cries himself to sleep every night

Read the first few posts and stopped. This thread is nonsense

[dgbarnes]

OP's name is Carlos and we all know it

[duron]

The "angry black man" dog whistles in this thread are really giving me a headache.

This is a "shut up and dribble" comment. The guy can have an opinion. Good for him. And he's right.

Exactly!!! I really can't stand the subtle racism amongst 40 something white males.

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[abidtsteele]

I mean look, its been reported that the league told them no all star game you will get a break in order to get them to play on christmas day.

Now to turn that around and be like hey time to lace up no break for yall. I'd be mad also

[JohnnyHatesJazz]

nobody knows whether lebron is happy or not besides lebron.

but i do agree with the sentiment, money does not buy happiness.

[FreshOutThePack]

Bottom line is that if LeBron thought it was so dangerous he would have opted out from playing since last March.

Oh they only got 71 days off after playing 60 days and having the 6 months off before that?! Amazing how some people eat this stuff up like it's not straight garbage.

LeBron is mad that his plans for a 5-day weekend got ruined. That's all. It goes no deeper than that.

To spell out why this thread is hobby related; the guy is difficult to like. Constantly being negative is not a good look. I know that there are some here who think belittling my opinion and praising his is the thing to do. I really don't care. I really feel bad for LeBron, he seems to hate himself. That must be a terrible feeling. But, the act of projecting that kind of self-hatred is a tired one.

I am keeping the cards of his that I pull, no doubt. But as I said before, he is difficult to like, and I really wouldn't keep his stuff if it weren't dumb not to. Take a look at Zion right now. There's nothing to not like about the guy. Easy to collect. Easy to root for. Not complaining every time a mic is put in front of him. Joy personified.

[pingbling23]

Lebron says, kiss these rangs you salty mfers.....

[SupermanBrandon]

Money brings me happiness

[asujbl]

nobody knows whether lebron is happy or not besides lebron.

but i do agree with the sentiment, money does not buy happiness.

I bet you don’t own a jet ski

If you don’t get the reference just keep keep moving

[no10pin]

Bottom line is that if LeBron thought it was so dangerous he would have opted out from playing since last March.

Oh they only got 71 days off after playing 60 days and having the 6 months off before that?! Amazing how some people eat this stuff up like it's not straight garbage.

LeBron is mad that his plans for a 5-day weekend got ruined. That's all. It goes no deeper than that.

To spell out why this thread is hobby related; the guy is difficult to like. Constantly being negative is not a good look. I know that there are some here who think belittling my opinion and praising his is the thing to do. I really don't care. I really feel bad for LeBron, he seems to hate himself. That must be a terrible feeling. But, the act of projecting that kind of self-hatred is a tired one.

I am keeping the cards of his that I pull, no doubt. But as I said before, he is difficult to like, and I really wouldn't keep his stuff if it weren't dumb not to. Take a look at Zion right now. There's nothing to not like about the guy. Easy to collect. Easy to root for. Not complaining every time a mic is put in front of him. Joy personified.

I have no NBA rooting interests, but I don't have a problem liking Lebron. It was a bait and switch from the league, and a lot of the players don't like this change of direction I'm sure.

If you already don't like him, this is fodder for that to continue. People who either like him or don't care one way or the other aren't going to care about this either.

[JohnnyHatesJazz]

I bet you don’t own a jet ski

If you don’t get the reference just keep keep moving

moving i am!

[panamamyers]

Both are true.
The all star game, especially in the context of the current environment, would make no sense.
Also, lebron has an inflated sense of self worth and is largely just a big kid emotionally

[Inferno]

nobody knows whether lebron is happy or not besides lebron.

but i do agree with the sentiment, money does not buy happiness.

Sponsorship money buys the NBA happiness so I wonder why they're so anxious to hold the ASG :rolleyes:

It's turned into a three hour corporate schmooze fest. Tip-off presented by this, net cam presented by that, half time presented by whoever. I don't blame anybody for wanting to sit out of that crap when health is at risk.

[Dielon]

Jordan was very easy to root for, Lebron very easy to root against. Sad

[abidtsteele]

Old men yelling at clouds. I would have loved to see Jordan in this age. My guess is he would have just as many haters as Lebron.

People love to hate great

[Chris P]

Bottom line is that if LeBron thought it was so dangerous he would have opted out from playing since last March.

Oh they only got 71 days off after playing 60 days and having the 6 months off before that?! Amazing how some people eat this stuff up like it's not straight garbage.

LeBron is mad that his plans for a 5-day weekend got ruined. That's all. It goes no deeper than that.

To spell out why this thread is hobby related; the guy is difficult to like. Constantly being negative is not a good look. I know that there are some here who think belittling my opinion and praising his is the thing to do. I really don't care. I really feel bad for LeBron, he seems to hate himself. That must be a terrible feeling. But, the act of projecting that kind of self-hatred is a tired one.

I am keeping the cards of his that I pull, no doubt. But as I said before, he is difficult to like, and I really wouldn't keep his stuff if it weren't dumb not to. Take a look at Zion right now. There's nothing to not like about the guy. Easy to collect. Easy to root for. Not complaining every time a mic is put in front of him. Joy personified.


Hate himself?! LMFAO...good lord:doh: And this thread is petty no doubt about it. Again..you keep ignoring that Lebron isn't the only one who's come out publically and complained about it. But whatever..since you're Lebron's therapist I guess..I hope he can stop hating himself :doh:

[pingbling23]

Jordan was very easy to root for, Lebron very easy to root against. Sad

Do you really believe this? Jordan was hated by many just as any other top athlete is. I rooted/root for both so I completely disagree.

[Chris P]

I have no NBA rooting interests, but I don't have a problem liking Lebron. It was a bait and switch from the league, and a lot of the players don't like this change of direction I'm sure.

If you already don't like him, this is fodder for that to continue. People who either like him or don't care one way or the other aren't going to care about this either.

I'm not a huge Lebron fan but I like him and the only time I've had a problem with him honestly is the way he and Wade mocked Dirk when he was sick in the Finals.

[Brent72]

The worldwide love for Jordan exceeds that for LeBron so much it's not even close. The only people that hated Jordan were Knicks fans, Pacers fans and whoever else he was destroying on his way to getting rings. LeBron turned a huge chunk of people against him with "The Decision" and he will never be revered the way Jordan was.

[asujbl]

Jordan was very easy to root for, Lebron very easy to root against. Sad

Couldn’t disagree more

How old are you? Serious question

People hated Jordan. Hated him.

[abidtsteele]

The worldwide love for Jordan exceeds that for LeBron so much it's not even close. The only people that hated Jordan were Knicks fans, Pacers fans and whoever else he was destroying on his way to getting rings. LeBron turned a huge chunk of people against him with "The Decision" and he will never be revered the way Jordan was.

I think most can agree on who is more loved.

I think its more interesting to imagine if Jordan played with the scrutiny players face today. The constant media cycle (think his last year every year), the pressure to speak out on current issues, the microscope players are under, social media, etc. Would he still be just as loved if we knew people knew more about him than just his game?

We will never know and Jordan shall remain forever loved

[SupermanBrandon]

The internet & social media ruined everything

[Brent72]

The internet & social media ruined everything

That's one thing everyone should agree on. Social media has destroyed the world!

[lietuvalabas]

That's one thing everyone should agree on. Social media has destroyed the world!

+1...indeed

[Spartyon]

Yeah, can’t stand some of his opinions. If I said some of the stuff he says at my job, I’d be fired. And I don’t make nearly as much as he does but I still keep my mouth shut.





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[CubbysCardboard]

Shut up and dribble?

[FreshOutThePack]

Couldn’t disagree more

How old are you? Serious question

People hated Jordan. Hated him.

Like Brent said, the only people that disliked Jordan were fans of teams that Jordan destroyed along the way. But it was a different kind of sentiment. He was disliked because they knew the Bulls were gonna win. LeBron is disliked because of his personality. I rooted against the Bulls growing up, but I admired Jordan through it all. I think most that rooted for opposing teams of the Bulls would admit that now.

[asujbl]

Like Brent said, the only people that disliked Jordan were fans of teams that Jordan destroyed along the way. But it was a different kind of sentiment. He was disliked because they knew the Bulls were gonna win. LeBron is disliked because of his personality. I rooted against the Bulls growing up, but I admired Jordan through it all. I think most that rooted for opposing teams of the Bulls would admit that now.

Still disagree

I know a whole lot of people in my age group that hated Jordan for the same reason they hate (or might) LeBron

[asujbl]

Yeah, can’t stand some of his opinions. If I said some of the stuff he says at my job, I’d be fired. And I don’t make nearly as much as he does but I still keep my mouth shut.





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Because you are replaceable in about 30 seconds

[Chris P]

All I know is..apparently if you voice your opinion on things you don't agree with or that bother you..you hate life and you hate yourself....goodness I love blowout

[asujbl]

All I know is..apparently if you voice your opinion on things you don't agree with or that bother you..you hate life and you hate yourself....goodness I love blowout

Cesspool

Did I do that right?

[Chris P]

Cesspool

Did I do that right?

I believe so:)!

[Chris P]

Cesspool

Did I do that right?

I feel bad for De'Aaron Fox..Dr. Pack hasn't diagnosed him with hating himself despite saying the exact same thing Lebron did..maybe he should schedule an appointment

[asujbl]

I feel bad for De'Aaron Fox..Dr. Pack hasn't diagnosed him with hating himself despite saying the exact same thing Lebron did..maybe he should schedule an appointment

He shaved his dreads

I have no idea when he did that but seems like a call for help

[Dielon]

Because you are replaceable in about 30 seconds

Way to make it personal.

[asujbl]

Way to make it personal.

Because it’s true

It’s true for 99.9% of Blowout

[Chris P]

He shaved his dreads

I have no idea when he did that but seems like a call for help

Should've seen the signs at the time..I wish I could've done more!

[Spartyon]

Because you are replaceable in about 30 seconds



Hmmmm, you know me eh?


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[asujbl]

Hmmmm, you know me eh?


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I do.

Because I know you’re the same as me.

You aren’t LeBron James

They can find you’re replacement, like mine, on LinkedIn

[Eckstein197]

His words carry less weight with me than my plumber or electrician. At least those guys live in the real world.

I don't understand why the dude is always angry about everything. Just enjoy life big guy, you've got everything anyone could ever dream of in this world.

The real world? Just because he’s an athlete he should have less influence?

I don’t think you understand how hard is to play any sport professionally, nonetheless to be one of the best to ever play said sport. I guarantee LeBron works more in one week than a plumber/electrician works in a week.

Just because you have a ton of money doesn’t mean he’s not in the real world. It’s so much more difficult being a celebrity/athlete because everything he does is scrutinized. The average joe isn’t having every part of his life scrutinized. LeBron is though.

If being a pro athlete isn’t “living in the real world” why don’t you do it?

[Eckstein197]

I mean look, its been reported that the league told them no all star game you will get a break in order to get them to play on christmas day.

Now to turn that around and be like hey time to lace up no break for yall. I'd be mad also

Exactly this. Your employer is deceiving you. It’s a bad look by the NBA through and through

[Jopeal]

I don’t mean to anger anyone in the thread but Lebron seems like a happy person most of the time.

[Chris P]

i don’t mean to anger anyone in the thread but lebron seems like a happy person most of the time.

stop with the lies he's angry and he hates himself!!!

[Eckstein197]

Jordan was very easy to root for, Lebron very easy to root against. Sad

It’s due to the current times/the age of social media. If Jordan’s exact career happened today, he’d have so many haters. Can you imagine when you quit basketball for 2 years to play baseball, all of the talk? “He gambled his way out for the league” “he’s a quitter” hot takes all around.

[Chris P]

It’s due to the current times/the age of social media. If Jordan’s exact career happened today, he’d have so many haters. Can you imagine when you quit basketball for 2 years to play baseball, all of the talk? “He gambled his way out for the league” “he’s a quitter” hot takes all around.

100% true

[Jopeal]

stop with the lies he's angry and he hates himself!!!

:cry:

[SupermanBrandon]

Imagine trying to compare your job to LeBron's. And your life to his. :)!

[hermanotarjeta]

And again more sentiment displaying how Lebron cares more about himself than anything else.

He's been around long enough to know that what is good for the game - a showcasing event to honor the greatness of the NBA - is good for him.

But his narrow-mindedness shows how selfish he is yet again.

I guess he did one thing right, he didn't schedule a 30 minute show highlighting "the decision" about this all star game matter.

Bron's one track mind makes his actions so predictable.

[Chris P]

And again more sentiment displaying how Lebron cares more about himself than anything else.

He's been around long enough to know that what is good for the game - a showcasing event to honor the greatness of the NBA - is good for him.

But his narrow-mindedness shows how selfish he is yet again.

I guess he did one thing right, he didn't schedule a 30 minute show highlighting "the decision" about this all star game matter.

Bron's one track mind makes his actions so predictable.


Again..he's not only one who expressed this sentiment

[hermanotarjeta]

Again..he's not only one who expressed this sentiment

He is the ring-leader of this entitlement basketball generation.

[ThoseBackPages]

i like old man Lebron

[Dielon]

It’s due to the current times/the age of social media. If Jordan’s exact career happened today, he’d have so many haters. Can you imagine when you quit basketball for 2 years to play baseball, all of the talk? “He gambled his way out for the league” “he’s a quitter” hot takes all around.

I wont argue with that at all, but his media presence is cringe to say the least he just doesnt do himself any favors.

[Jopeal]

I wont argue with that at all, but his media presence is cringe to say the least he just doesnt do himself any favors.

Which players are really good with the media in 2020/21?

[sebreg]

I remember a lot of people HATING Jordan in the 80s/90s (I was a huge MJ fanboy so I got to hear it). Goodness if he was in this social media era it would be 10000x worse, things really improved for MJ with retirement because I think many people come to realize how great the player is once they retire, greater appreciation for their accomplishments.

Seems many people love finding excuses to not appreciate greatness and prefer finding any and all excuses to tear it down, sometimes makes me wonder what's the point of even watching a game if you don't appreciate the athletes and their skills...

[clocsta2323]

Shut up and dribble

[Dame]

I remember a lot of people HATING Jordan in the 80s/90s (I was a huge MJ fanboy so I got to hear it). Goodness if he was in this social media era it would be 10000x worse, things really improved for MJ with retirement because I think many people come to realize how great the player is once they retire, greater appreciation for their accomplishments.

Seems many people love finding excuses to not appreciate greatness and prefer finding any and all excuses to tear it down, sometimes makes me wonder what's the point of even watching a game if you don't appreciate the athletes and their skills...
I thought it’s the other way around. MJ was untouchable during his heyday and became a meme after his second retirement.


Jordan wouldn’t be heralded as the player he was if he played today lol. This generation is soft.

[sebreg]

I thought it’s the other way around. MJ was untouchable during his heyday and became a meme after his second retirement.


Jordan wouldn’t be heralded as the player he was if he played today lol. This generation is soft.

Well, I was a kid so I can't speak for the full scope of the thing! and others may have better assessment. But parts I remember, media was def hard on him pre-winning, branded an arrogant, #@#@#@#@#@#@#@ ball-hog shot-chucker, gets preferential treatment from refs and all sorts of soft-ass calls, etc.

Now, the stuff with the womanizing, late night casino and drinking runs before games, that stuff generally was avoided although it popped up intermittently. Amongst my circle of friends, there were those of us who loved MJ, and those who hated him with a passion. First it was that he couldn't win, then it was how he won, stacked team, etc. I think the 2nd 3-peat it had become harder for the haters, but they were still there just wanting to see him fail. The media, once MJ started winning, generally treated him with kid gloves I believe because he was a money-making machine. And given his business ambitions, he remained as apolitical in the public sphere as he could. Kareem, Russell, they were outspoken but speaking on politics can make it harder to sell to full audience scope sometimes.

[ninjacookies]

Shut up and dribble

My 3 month old niece is the consummate pro.

[IceTrae11]

Is there an ignore feature on Blowout?

[drobfan8]

I think LeBron is 100% right in this case. But I haven't watched them since VC's Raptors days.

I mean, did your workplace make you take unnecessary travel during a pandemic?

LeBron is only thinking of himself though. One of the few teams that have had 0 cases or even contact tracing? There's a reason. He sees another title.

[Spartyon]

I do.

Because I know you’re the same as me.

You aren’t LeBron James

They can find you’re replacement, like mine, on LinkedIn



You must be fun at parties

So what you are saying is.... because someone is good as basketball I should be subjected to your political views. No. I didn’t have to watch barrack play basketball because he was president.




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[asujbl]

You must be fun at parties

So what you are saying is.... because someone is good as basketball I should be subjected to your political views. No. I didn’t have to watch barrack play basketball because he was president.




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I am super fun at parties

I like beer

Are you new?

[Dame]

I am super fun at parties

I like beer

Are you new?

I love asujbl lol

[Spartyon]

I am super fun at parties



I like beer



Are you new?



Did you know?!?! There is actually an easy way to check if people are new. You can click on their username and it shows you all kinds of information...

Cheers!




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[asujbl]

I love asujbl lol

I just like that the guy, that clearly isn’t new, explained to me about how to find out if he is new

Blowout is a special place in 2021

[NoleinJax]

Which players are really good with the media in 2020/21?

Kyrie Irving

[brothertona]

The All-Star game is in my city, I could get ticket to it and I don't want it to happen. Why are we unnecessarily putting people at risk? Honestly it doesn't make sense to have fans in games right now. We are turning the corner on the virus, and cases are going down and we're like yeah let's bring people from all over the country into one building and have an unnecessary game. This is even against everything the league talked to the players about - this was supposed to be a 5 day break in the middle of the season. A season with a good number of games that have been canceled because of Covid and where there are players whose entire families have died of Covid. It's the dumbest thing ever, Lebron is right. It sucks that people hate Lebron enough not to admit he's right on this.

[Jopeal]

BO when Lebron has the audacity to say an opinion:

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[sebreg]

I just don't understand why people get upset at athletes answering questions honestly and sharing their opinions. You don't have to pay attention, care, or listen, if you don't like it just turn it off. This generations fans, the snowflake fan generation?

[Chris P]

I just don't understand why people get upset at athletes answering questions honestly and sharing their opinions. You don't have to pay attention, care, or listen, if you don't like it just turn it off. This generations fans, the snowflake fan generation?

I don't either..it honestly blows my mind.

[TheHeel]

Lebron is the GOAT.

[KhalDrogo]

I mean look, its been reported that the league told them no all star game you will get a break in order to get them to play on christmas day.

Now to turn that around and be like hey time to lace up no break for yall. I'd be mad also
They won’t play the game if the NBPA doesn’t agree to it. If the NBPA agrees to it, it again shows that the only thing that matters to these guys as a group is money.

[no10pin]

OP, is there a Giannis thread coming, or should we just keep going here?

That dude is always unhappy and hates himself.

[regularp]

BO when Lebron has the audacity to say an opinion:

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The Fox News comes out of this place really quickly when he or another black athlete says something they don't agree with. :coffee:

[pingbling23]

The Fox News comes out of this place really quickly when he or another black athlete says something they don't agree with. :coffee:

the irony here is thick.... but ffs it doesnt matter what race a person is, when anyone says something another person disagrees with something is said. its just the ignorant people that make it about race or political sides when it has nothing to do with it.

[regularp]

the irony here is thick.... but ffs it doesnt matter what race a person is, when anyone says something another person disagrees with something is said. its just the ignorant people that make it about race or political sides when it has nothing to do with it.

You sound triggered. :coffee:

[Jwhoops]

I remember a lot of people HATING Jordan in the 80s/90s (I was a huge MJ fanboy so I got to hear it). Goodness if he was in this social media era it would be 10000x worse, things really improved for MJ with retirement because I think many people come to realize how great the player is once they retire, greater appreciation for their accomplishments.

Seems many people love finding excuses to not appreciate greatness and prefer finding any and all excuses to tear it down, sometimes makes me wonder what's the point of even watching a game if you don't appreciate the athletes and their skills...

Would love to see LeBron be an unapologetic jackass like MJ was, as opposed to the passive aggressive one he is now.

I also don't think criticizing LeBron = racism like so many do on this thread.

[purejd86p]

All star game seems like a dumb idea to me. Not sure what's wrong with athletes expressing their opinion on it.

Because it's Lebron & people just love to trash the guy no matter what he says. Pretty sad times we live in right now.

[pingbling23]

You sound triggered. :coffee:

nah, im good. :)!

[duron]

The "angry black man" dog whistles in this thread are really giving me a headache.

Exactly!!! I really can't stand the subtle racism amongst 40 something white males.

The Fox News comes out of this place really quickly when he or another black athlete says something they don't agree with. :coffee:

Even if you guys disagree with the (shallow) premise of this thread, do you really not see how much of a reach stuff like this is?

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[rman112]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJo-bSoUUAAx2RX.jpg

I'm not sure a social media selfie with a fake smile looking for attention is proof of happiness.

[TheHeel]

Is he unhappy? I don’t know. Is he a good guy when it comes down to it? Yes, he is.

[lietuvalabas]

Because it's Lebron & people just love to trash the guy no matter what he says. Pretty sad times we live in right now.

It's almost like that happened to another poor fella..like when there was several days of attention paid to his eating his pizza with his knife and fork...goes both ways my man.

[2010GBPackers]

This thread hasn't been locked yet?

[Vinny1984]

I clicked on this thread twice. First time it was just discussing the all-star game on the first page. Didn’t care and I left it at that. 2nd was just now on page 8 and somehow race is now involved. Glad I missed some real quality content from page 2-7.

[YeahBuddy]

“Risk of losing a superstar to CoVid” Do you mean a few games or are you talking about a young strong 20 something year old male dying because of CoVid. These guys are more at risk from drug use, hookers, drunk driving.. than a virus with a 99.998 percent survival rate. 🙄

I would say its more about these young superstars not giving an F and spreading crap throughout the city as he stated its an open city with nothing shut down.

Millionaires in Atlanta ... highly touted strip clubs ... what do you think is going to happen in those days? covid will get spread.

[lietuvalabas]

I would say its more about these young superstars not giving an F and spreading crap throughout the city as he stated its an open city with nothing shut down.

Millionaires in Atlanta ... highly touted strip clubs ... what do you think is going to happen in those days? covid will get spread.

100% agree, its totally unnecessary. I think its just the constant grand standing and having to put his rubber stamp on every single topic known to man thats irking some people. This is why noone cares that de'aaron Fox said anything, but i do agree its an unnecessary game, and we've seen a few players this year getting into trouble with violating the leagues protocols as it is. a nice warm city like atlanta would also not help things. If you had the game in Minnesota, they wouldn't want to leave their hotels haha.

[YeahBuddy]

100% agree, its totally unnecessary. I think its just the constant grand standing and having to put his rubber stamp on every single topic known to man thats irking some people. This is why noone cares that de'aaron Fox said anything, but i do agree its an unnecessary game, and we've seen a few players this year getting into trouble with violating the leagues protocols as it is. a nice warm city like atlanta would also not help things. If you had the game in Minnesota, they wouldn't want to leave their hotels haha.

Agreed.

Tho I will say last year's All-Star game was actually pretty good since they were all competing hard with the new rules towards the end.

And I do always enjoy the dunk contest ... but if you cant get Zion to join it this year more reason to postpone until next. ha.

[lietuvalabas]

Agreed.

Tho I will say last year's All-Star game was actually pretty good since they were all competing hard with the new rules towards the end.

And I do always enjoy the dunk contest ... but if you cant get Zion to join it this year more reason to postpone until next. ha.

oh dear lord, zion in the dunk contest would be insane. I'm totally a traditionalist, and do not care for change. But if they did a dunk contest with 1 or 2 current young guys, then add in former winners like lavine, mitchell, but then pull in like a vince carter..even if he is retired (who you know still probably has it) i think that could be a must watch.

[Chris P]

100% agree, its totally unnecessary. I think its just the constant grand standing and having to put his rubber stamp on every single topic known to man thats irking some people. This is why noone cares that de'aaron Fox said anything, but i do agree its an unnecessary game, and we've seen a few players this year getting into trouble with violating the leagues protocols as it is. a nice warm city like atlanta would also not help things. If you had the game in Minnesota, they wouldn't want to leave their hotels haha.

But the reporters asked him about it..just like they did with fox and he gave his opinion.

[Chris P]

Would love to see LeBron be an unapologetic jackass like MJ was, as opposed to the passive aggressive one he is now.

I also don't think criticizing LeBron = racism like so many do on this thread.

I dont think its racism but i absolutely believe his politics play a big part of it

[lietuvalabas]

I dont think its racism but i absolutely believe his politics play a big part of it

oh 100%, i dont care what race you are, be turquoise, be green for all i care. I never much cared for him, his self inflated ego, but there was one tweet over the spring that went from dont care for to can't stand him. But this is the wonderful age of social media. :coffee:

anyways...back to dunk contest ideas. Should they bring back the spinny wheel of 2003?

[E B]

it totally is meaningless i do agree with that. However i wonder if he feels like he might not be a shoe in for All star game MVP, if he was i doubt he'd be saying a word..

The All Star game is not meaningless it’s an honor to the players and fans. Debate all you want if Covid is bad enough to cancel it but it’s not meaningless.

[lietuvalabas]

The All Star game is not meaningless it’s an honor to the players and fans. Debate all you want if Covid is bad enough to cancel it but it’s not meaningless.

Well like in baseball it actually matters like for the world series is what I mean. So in an actual league setting this is what I mean.

[E B]

I would say its more about these young superstars not giving an F and spreading crap throughout the city as he stated its an open city with nothing shut down.

Millionaires in Atlanta ... highly touted strip clubs ... what do you think is going to happen in those days? covid will get spread.

All Hawks games should be moved to Buffalo to save the NBA.

I’m exaggerating but this is a bs excuse. The urge to go out and party is always there. Most of these players live in fun cities anyway. Similar risk if they go home for a few days.

[E B]

Well like in baseball it actually matters like for the world series is what I mean. So in an actual league setting this is what I mean.

I get you. Nobody cares who wins I’m just trying to articulate why LeBrons and Foxes statements bother some people and not others. I personally think a partial return to normalcy with an Allstate game would be cool but I get people differ.

[lietuvalabas]

I get you. Nobody cares who wins I’m just trying to articulate why LeBrons and Foxes statements bother some people and not others. I personally think a partial return to normalcy with an Allstate game would be cool but I get people differ.

I've been pro normalcy since the summer. When things started opening up and we had a better understanding of the virus and hospitals weren't severely overrun and understaffed. It seems to be a pick and choose what's worth it now and what isn't so it's hard to keep up. I'd be for the game or atleast the contests (that's all I really ever cared about anyhow) it'll be interesting in what way things go. Obviously the NBA is financially minded despite acting like that's not what they care about, so we will see. If players decide they want to sit out, that's fine too, but the all star nod should not be added to their accolades like someone else mentioned. I also agree to moving players to buffalo to keep them out of trouble haha that's funny.

[ballhawkdawk]

This is like the real housewives thread of BO. My favorite posts so far are the ones who hate the thread but keep coming back for more.

[clocsta2323]

Well like in baseball it actually matters like for the world series is what I mean. So in an actual league setting this is what I mean.

They stopped that. I think after just one year because it was a terrible idea.

[hoopstaj]

They stopped that. I think after just one year because it was a terrible idea.


It was for 13 years, 2003-2016


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[asujbl]

I didn’t read this thread after last night

Literally no player wants to play on this ridiculous farce... and they are all now saying it

So yeah

Blame the King though

[hermanotarjeta]

Biting the hand that feeds them - typical current day nba player sentiment.

[abidtsteele]

Biting the hand that feeds them - typical current day nba player sentiment.

Employer: If you all get your work done everyone gets an extra week of PTO

EEs: We got our work done

Employer: NM, JK get to work boys

EEs: We dont like this

Blowout: unthankful employees biting the hand that feeds them smh gosh pathetic. Also lebron sucks

[brewtown107]

Employer: If you all get your work done everyone gets an extra week of PTO

EEs: We got our work done

Employer: NM, JK get to work boys

EEs: We dont like this

Blowout: unthankful employees biting the hand that feeds them smh gosh pathetic. Also lebron sucks

You got one thing right!

[26CRD]

Employer: If you all get your work done everyone gets an extra week of PTO

EEs: We got our work done

Employer: NM, JK get to work boys

EEs: We dont like this

Blowout: unthankful employees biting the hand that feeds them smh gosh pathetic. Also lebron sucks

100%. I work in the movie business and time off is a #@#@#@#@ing luxury. If I was told we were to get the weekend off and management changes their mind on Friday afternoon? Horseshit. Btw, this happens quite often in my industry.

[asujbl]

Biting the hand that feeds them - typical current day nba player sentiment.

Explain

Because I guarantee the owners don’t want their players playing. They want a healthy season.

So what hand exactly?

Or are you spewing nonsense (hint... that’s the answer)

[hermanotarjeta]

Explain

Because I guarantee the owners don’t want their players playing. They want a healthy season.

So what hand exactly?

Or are you spewing nonsense (hint... that’s the answer)

Lebron James is nothing without the NBA.

No single player is bigger than the association itself.

Lebron is a multimillionaire because the league exists.

The most important mission in his chosen profession is to support the league.

All these events and promotions are what make the league successful and prosperous.

When one of your main soldiers starts to disrespect the game, it undermines the entire mission.

His attitude, like many NBA player attitudes, is one of selfishness and entitlement.

Lebron James is nothing without the NBA.

[Zacy87]

Lebron James is nothing without the NBA.

No single player is bigger than the association itself.

Lebron is a multimillionaire because the league exists.

The most important mission in his chosen profession is to support the league.

All these events and promotions are what make the league successful and prosperous.

When one of your main soldiers starts to disrespect the game, it undermines the entire mission.

His attitude, like many NBA player attitudes, is one of selfishness and entitlement.

Lebron James is nothing without the NBA.

The NBA has made billions off of LeBron James... Also, he's not a soldier.

It works both ways if that's the argument you're using. Has this conversation not died yet, with multiple stars expressing the same feelings as LeBron?

He's the one that always has to say it first and take the BS from all of the clowns who hate him for some odd reason. He beat your favorite team, I get it, I'm from Toronto so I know how it feels but move on... He's not the problem and a lot of the hate towards him is unwarranted.

[FreshOutThePack]

Name the person who said these two quotes:

Last week: "I don't get tired."

Last night: "My heart is not sustainable for 2 ot's."

You really can't make this stuff up. Lol

[phisouza33]

LeBron James

Stop watching sports if you think all these guys are here to do is shut up and entertain YOU.

[KingInTheNorth]

Man the miserable people that all hate LeBron usually have one thing in common...

[sebreg]

I think some people just enjoy hating and tearing down greatness. It was same with MJ and Kobe back when they played. No matter what they did, haters would try to find a way to tear them down or tear down their accomplishments. But it's even worse nowadays with the cesspool of social media. Personally, I enjoy seeing talented athletes perform at high levels, especially guys who are the generational talents. For the most part don't overly care either way about what athletes do/say off-field except if they murder people or do deadbeat bs in that realm.

[Zacy87]

Name the person who said these two quotes:

Last week: "I don't get tired."

Last night: "My heart is not sustainable for 2 ot's."

You really can't make this stuff up. Lol

I'm sure that really passed you off didn't it?

[Chris P]

I'm sure that really passed you off didn't it?

The irony of the OP is so rich like he says

"You can't make this up"

According to the OP LeBron shouldn't talk or voice his opinion about things that make him mad..and becuase he does he must LMAO..hate himself.

Yet..not only does the OP make a thread about something that Lebron said that bothers HIM..he goes out of his way to find quotes or interviews on what Lebron says after games so he can come back and post here. Since anybody can be an armchair psychiatrist here on BO..it seems like the OP likes to find stuff to make himself angry. He must be just as miserable and hate himself like Lebron does

[spurs50fan]

Lebron James is nothing without the NBA.

No single player is bigger than the association itself.

Lebron is a multimillionaire because the league exists.

The most important mission in his chosen profession is to support the league.

All these events and promotions are what make the league successful and prosperous.

When one of your main soldiers starts to disrespect the game, it undermines the entire mission.

His attitude, like many NBA player attitudes, is one of selfishness and entitlement.

Lebron James is nothing without the NBA.

You have a once in a lifetime pandemic. I’m sure some concessions can be made to ensure their safety.

These players have already accommodated our lust for sports by putting themselves and their families at risk. So we can bet, be entertained and make money off of their likeness

Some just got finished playing only to be called back shortly afterwards. Including the one in question

There have been numerous cases despite the league’s “nothing to see here” attitude

Now, for whatever selfish reason, we want them to play a pointless game. Bringing the league’s top revenue generators to one location (not remote or secure and heavily populated)

Imagine what happens to the all mighty league if just 1 of those players tests positive? Week long shutdown for starters?

[pcptrade]

Man the miserable people that all hate LeBron usually have one thing in common...

Unhappy and Miserable in their lives or missed out on his cards when they were cheap or both:D

"The Fox and the Grapes" Aesop Fables applies to some members;)

[lietuvalabas]

You have a once in a lifetime pandemic. I’m sure some concessions can be made to ensure their safety.

These players have already accommodated our lust for sports by putting themselves and their families at risk. So we can bet, be entertained and make money off of their likeness

Some just got finished playing only to be called back shortly afterwards. Including the one in question

There have been numerous cases despite the league’s “nothing to see here” attitude

Now, for whatever selfish reason, we want them to play a pointless game. Bringing the league’s top revenue generators to one location (not remote or secure and heavily populated)

Imagine what happens to the all mighty league if just 1 of those players tests positive? Week long shutdown for starters?

i agree with most of what you say, but that bolded part...they get millions to entertain us...they are entertainers. And i'm sure they totally dont get paid from the card companies (sarcasm) so lets not make them martyrs haha. but agree with most the rest here, well put.

[CoolG]

..... will forever be BITTER about being in MJ'S shadow:)!

[FreshOutThePack]

The irony of the OP is so rich like he says

"You can't make this up"

According to the OP LeBron shouldn't talk or voice his opinion about things that make him mad..and becuase he does he must LMAO..hate himself.

Yet..not only does the OP make a thread about something that Lebron said that bothers HIM..he goes out of his way to find quotes or interviews on what Lebron says after games so he can come back and post here. Since anybody can be an armchair psychiatrist here on BO..it seems like the OP likes to find stuff to make himself angry. He must be just as miserable and hate himself like Lebron does

So funny. What's really rich is you don't seem to grasp the meaning of irony...

It is not ironic that I follow sports, post on a sports forum, and have an opinion of sports and the athletes that play them. You can say what you will about me. That's alright. I'm having a good time posting on here.

Also, as for my opinion of LeBron; take a look at the responses on here. Many agree with me. There are plenty of people on social media posts the same general opinion that I have of him. As for me "going out of my way" to find things he says, that is hilarious. ESPN plasters every word out of his mouth on every social media platform. Been listening to him speak like a man-child for 18 years now.......

[clocsta2323]

It's true... if LeBron farts ESPN is salivating to break that news.

[dfwsoccer01]

Lebron is so all over the place:

- One day he’s being the righteous athlete preaching about men’s and women’s equality

- Another day he’s telling a woman, “B... shut the F up and sit down”

- And then you hear the only basketball player ever to say, “I just wanted to get the game over with so I could go have a glass of wine”

These guys are all odd balls. And I clearly don’t collect them because I think they are all these upstanding human beings...but he’s the second greatest basketball player I’ve seen, so I’ll continue to collect his cards based on that alone.....


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[Brent72]

..... will forever be BITTER about being in MJ'S shadow:)!

Bingo! He hates it that the media, fellow players and the general public still consider Jordan the GOAT and not him.

[Brent72]

Lebron is so all over the place:

- One day he’s being the righteous athlete preaching about men’s and women’s equality

- Another day he’s telling a woman, “B... shut the F up and sit down”

- And then you hear the only basketball player ever to say, “I just wanted to get the game over with so I could go have a glass of wine”

These guys are all odd balls. And I clearly don’t collect them because I think they are all these upstanding human beings...but he’s the second greatest basketball player I’ve seen, so I’ll continue to collect his cards based on that alone.....


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He reminds me of A-Rod. He so desperately wants everyone to love him, but he's got the kind of polarizing personality that ensures many never will.

[kooky4cards]

"Sit down. I'm Lebron James, bitch!"

"Kiss the rangs, bi@tches..."

Hash tag: blowhard
Hash tag: douche
Hash tag: opinions are like ***holes ...
Hash tag: stfu already Prince James

[PatronVoyager]

Y'all are weird lol

[rustywest]

Man the miserable people that all hate LeBron usually have one thing in common...

Small penises?

[sebreg]

My vibe on Bron and MJ is that the legacy of MJ hung heavier on him in the early part of his career (especially the need to break thru and win championships). As he's made his way, I think the legacy of MJ continues to motivate him in trying to build his own sport's legacy but I doubt that MJ's massive legacy actually bothers him (I think like most of us, he has huge respect for it). Lebron has carved a pretty significant place within basketball history for himself, regardless of how he compares to MJ.

[TheHeel]

Lebron is so all over the place:

- One day he’s being the righteous athlete preaching about men’s and women’s equality

- Another day he’s telling a woman, “B... shut the F up and sit down”

- And then you hear the only basketball player ever to say, “I just wanted to get the game over with so I could go have a glass of wine”

These guys are all odd balls. And I clearly don’t collect them because I think they are all these upstanding human beings...but he’s the second greatest basketball player I’ve seen, so I’ll continue to collect his cards based on that alone.....


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Yeah, it wasn't cool if he told that woman that but in the grand scheme of things, he is a good man. I also believe he is just a bit better than Jordan.

[SupermanBrandon]

This thread is on a direct flight to disappearing. You all are crazy.


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[jcardstore]

Many of the people in this thread need to seek some serious professional help

[Chris P]

So funny. What's really rich is you don't seem to grasp the meaning of irony...

It is not ironic that I follow sports, post on a sports forum, and have an opinion of sports and the athletes that play them. You can say what you will about me. That's alright. I'm having a good time posting on here.

Also, as for my opinion of LeBron; take a look at the responses on here. Many agree with me. There are plenty of people on social media posts the same general opinion that I have of him. As for me "going out of my way" to find things he says, that is hilarious. ESPN plasters every word out of his mouth on every social media platform. Been listening to him speak like a man-child for 18 years now.......

And many dont agree with you either...so whats your point. And yes i find it ironic that you make a stupid petty thread about lebron giving his opinion on something that bothers him bc it bothers you. And guess what..did you have to click on the link of his interview? Probably not..but you do it anyways just to find something to complain about..which is exactly what you accuse lebron of doing.

"Can't make this stuff up"

[FreshOutThePack]

And many dont agree with you either...so whats your point. And yes i find it ironic that you make a stupid petty thread about lebron giving his opinion on something that bothers him bc it bothers you. And guess what..did you have to click on the link of his interview? Probably not..but you do it anyways just to find something to complain about..which is exactly what you accuse lebron of doing.

"Can't make this stuff up"

Lol now this thread is stupid iyo.

And guess what? Did you know they literally caption these quotes from him? I scroll and I see them. Sometimes I read faster than I can scroll. *Spoiler Alert* Accidentally read that Iron-Man died in Endgame before I saw it... I am not clicking on any links about LeBron.

It's weird that you are so offended that many, many people think LeBron is just bitter with life. Money does not buy happiness. It's a fact. It may help at times, but is no way a guarantee.

It will be ok, bro.

[jjcan]

Maybe Lebron is unhappy because he read BO forums and found out the card Market bubble is going to burst and only MJ, Brady, Kobe and himself will be left alone holding the market up.

And then he read this thread and made him unhappier.

[Chris P]

Lol now this thread is stupid iyo.

And guess what? Did you know they literally caption these quotes from him? I scroll and I see them. Sometimes I read faster than I can scroll. *Spoiler Alert* Accidentally read that Iron-Man died in Endgame before I saw it... I am not clicking on any links about LeBron.

It's weird that you are so offended that many, many people think LeBron is just bitter with life. Money does not buy happiness. It's a fact. It may help at times, but is no way a guarantee.

It will be ok, bro.

Now this thread is stupid? It's always been stupid. Many many people? Why because BO says so? BC FB groups say so?

Take your own advice...if you see something Lebron that ticks you off shrug it off..no need to be mad at some dude you'll never meet.

Get a puppy or something. Love and enjoy life instead of whining how Lebron is angry at himself:)!

[ClipsandVols]

it's weird that you are so offended that many, many people think lebron is just bitter with life. Money does not buy happiness. It's a fact. It may help at times, but is no way a guarantee.

10 pages and you still haven't said how he is bitter toward life.

[Chris P]

10 pages and you still haven't said how he is bitter toward life.

Because he voices his opinion about things that bother him! LOL..seriously that was his reason

"You can't make this up"

[kooky4cards]

If Prince James were a humble, respectable fella' like Mike Trout or Chris Bosh or Drew Brees or _________ , this thread never would never have existed in the first place.

[jcardstore]

This is one of those threads that will get dug up in 2 years and half the guys in here will be banned

[TheHeel]

This is one of those threads that will get dug up in 2 years and half the guys in here will be banned

:cry::cry::cry::cry:

[FreshOutThePack]

He’s not wrong. It’s completely unnecessary. Risk of losing a superstar to Covid as a result of attending the meaningless game is not worth it.

I didn't get a chance to watch the game because I was out of town, but did LeBron look like he was having a good time? Or was the reason he only played limited minutes (compared to others) due to him trying to avoid catching covid?

[Zacy87]

I didn't get a chance to watch the game because I was out of town, but did LeBron look like he was having a good time? Or was the reason he only played limited minutes (compared to others) due to him trying to avoid catching covid?

You're still here? I'm surprised you came back. LeBron looked like he was so mad because you said money can't buy happiness in reference to him. That's just my opinion though.

[Pathora]

That all-star game was not the best look for him. I think mainly he started the first half like trash and realized he wasn't going to win MVP, he checked out of the 2nd half.

[Zacy87]

That all-star game was not the best look for him. I think mainly he started the first half like trash and realized he wasn't going to win MVP, he checked out of the 2nd half.

Playing in 17 ASGs will do that to you

[FreshOutThePack]

That all-star game was not the best look for him. I think mainly he started the first half like trash and realized he wasn't going to win MVP, he checked out of the 2nd half.

Yeah no doubt. I'm 99.99% sure MJ never checked himself out of an asg.

But at least he stayed with the whole "not wanting to play a meaningless game" attitude.

[sebreg]

Love that this thread is back in action so we can enjoy more ridiculousness.

[Chris P]

Yeah no doubt. I'm 99.99% sure MJ never checked himself out of an asg.

But at least he stayed with the whole "not wanting to play a meaningless game" attitude.

Guess Luka had that attitude too because he didn't do much either...he also didn't give a flying a crap about the skills competition..he put 0 effort in that..but if not's Lebron..you don't care

[Chris P]

Love that this thread is back in action so we can enjoy more ridiculousness.

But MJ ALWAYS tried hard in All Star Games..what a bum Lebron is! LOL

[madisonshobby]

Personally, I enjoyed the asg for the show. I thought the players gave us a good show and it was cool seeing Bron with the younger guys. Was it must-see tv? Heck no. But the guys on the court will get to remember playing with LJ, and it was quite the show of Curry and Lillard dropping bombs from half-court.

[pingbling23]

After lebrons comment I was shocked to see him having such a great time. And for all the talk of him hating curry and never picking him, y’all wrong again. He and curry seemed to really have fun together.

[Supper89]

LeBron's stance towards getting the Covid vaccination is that he will shut up and dribble

[jcardstore]

It's always the "new" members that say the dumbest stuff

[Zacy87]

LeBron's stance towards getting the Covid vaccination is that he will shut up and dribble

Oh man good one! Do you write your own content or do you have a ghost writer?

[FreshOutThePack]

LeBron's stance towards getting the Covid vaccination is that he will shut up and dribble

Classic! 😂