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June 2009
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I was amazed one of the faces of the NBA, LeBron James, walked away from the court Saturday night without saying a word or shaking any opponents' hand. The fact that he was hurt by the loss to the Magic is one thing, but if you're going to be one of the stars, if not the main star of the NBA, and have puppets dancing about in your honor on a television commercial, then you owe it to your fans to say something. It's not the kind of message you want to be sending to the youngsters watching who have been taught to be gracious after defeat and shake the hands of your opponent. I didn't see Rafael Nadal avoid the press conference after his surprise loss to Robin Soderling at the French Open. According the Cleveland Plain Dealer, James did finally talk in Ohio, but for the league MVP to walk away from Orlando's Amway Arena and not say a word, was wrong. And not shaking hands with Olympic teammate Dwight Howard or any other players on the Orlando team was wrong as well. 7 CommentsLeave a comment |
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Give me a break. LeBron walked off the court and this is the best news story you've got? Have you ever lost a game or series you knew you should have won and been so upset/mad that you were smart enough not to say anything at that moment? Maybe not because your job is to sensationalize everything you can but for an athlete, not every moment is the right time to speak into a microphone and not every moment is the time to play like you are happy to see someone.
jj, your wrong. If the league is going to prop labron up as THE STAR of the league they need to do something to him for this, a huge fine would be nice. I can't believe they haven't even commented on this act. Also in a 7 game series the best team usually does win and just as in this case, Orlando was the better TEAM.
JJ, you don't seem to understand anything about good sportsmanship or the responsiblity that a "star" such as Lebron James has because of his status in the league. James should be fined or suspended for his actions which demonstrated both poor sportsmanship and behavoir. Unfortantely the NBA will most likely do nothing to it's "star" player as usual.
I agree with JJ. If you are competitive and you just lost a game and series that you think you should have won, you have a right to walk off. Who is to say that once the sting and anger of losing is over with you can't give Howard or the Magic a call and wish them luck. The idea that you should be fined is moronic. This isn't little league baseball.
Well, it seems most of you never played sports, nor at the highest level at state or even a championship/playoff level. JJ is correct. Screw sportsmanship. As long as a player, or team, exemplifies true ethics in participation, bowing down to your opponent is not necessary. If you want to take it a step further, we didn't do it in WWI, WWII, or the latest two wars regarding terrorism. Now, tell me you will shake hands with your enemy? Huh????!!
Maverick, I don't think the issue is about bowing down to an opponent in a sporting event, but showing them and the game the proper respect, win or lose. Also, as a veteran of 12 years in the Marine Corps and a participant in Operation Desert Shield/Storm, I find your comment trying to equate a sporting event to a war both offensive and ridiculous.
I dont think this is that big of a deal but I do think he should not have worn a white new york hat the next day when talking to the media.