King James wants Spoelstra to bow to him

[duncan228]

King James wants Spoelstra to bow to him (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-lebronspoelstra112910)
By Adrian Wojnarowski

Erik Spoelstra reached out to Mike Brown over the summer and searched for insight into both basketball’s blessing and curse: Coaching the two-time MVP LeBron James.

Over and over, Brown uprooted his offensive system to appease James only to have it never work. Brown praised James’ character publicly when he would’ve preferred to have been truthful about James’ narcissism. James defied Brown in public and private, disregarded his play calls to freelance his offense, and belittled him without consequence within the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Meticulous in his preparation, Spoelstra spoke with several past coaches, and league sources said a clear and unequivocal picture appeared on how to proceed: End the cycle of enabling with James and hold him accountable.

And surprise, surprise: LeBron James has responded with a test of his own organizational strength, pushing to see how far the Heat will bend to his will. This season, James is hearing a word seldom uttered to him in Cleveland: “No.” And it keeps coming out of the coach’s mouth, keeps getting between the King and what he wants.

Can I stay overnight to party in New Orleans after a preseason game?

Can I play the clown in practice?

Can I get out of playing point guard?

No. No. No.

Wait, what?

No, LeBron.

No.

Keep Reading... (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-lebronspoelstra112910)

[Yorae]

No.

[milkshakeballa]

King James wants Spoelstra to bow to him (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-lebronspoelstra112910)
By Adrian Wojnarowski

Erik Spoelstra reached out to Mike Brown over the summer and searched for insight into both basketball’s blessing and curse: Coaching the two-time MVP LeBron James.

Over and over, Brown uprooted his offensive system to appease James only to have it never work. Brown praised James’ character publicly when he would’ve preferred to have been truthful about James’ narcissism. James defied Brown in public and private, disregarded his play calls to freelance his offense, and belittled him without consequence within the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Meticulous in his preparation, Spoelstra spoke with several past coaches, and league sources said a clear and unequivocal picture appeared on how to proceed: End the cycle of enabling with James and hold him accountable.

And surprise, surprise: LeBron James has responded with a test of his own organizational strength, pushing to see how far the Heat will bend to his will. This season, James is hearing a word seldom uttered to him in Cleveland: “No.” And it keeps coming out of the coach’s mouth, keeps getting between the King and what he wants.

Can I stay overnight to party in New Orleans after a preseason game?

Can I play the clown in practice?

Can I get out of playing point guard?

No. No. No.

Wait, what?

No, LeBron.

No.

Keep Reading... (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-lebronspoelstra112910)

What a GREAT article.

DUncan228 thank you VERY VERY much for posting. THANK YOU!

[TE]

The Miami Heat organization will be further ruined until Spoelstra gets the fuck out of being a head coach.

[Rummpd]

The Miami Heat organization will be further ruined until Spoelstra gets the fuck out of being a head coach.


Does not matter who coaches that vastly over-rated team without a center and a point guard and two "superstars" with only one title between them + the soft as charmin Bosh who is not a superstar.

[InK]

Lebron seems to be an even bigger doushbag then people assumed. Guy is gonna need a need a new notebook for all his mental notes.

[Hemotivo]

Someone’s scared here, but it isn’t the coach.

:wow

[ohmwrecker]

December 15th . . . trade his ass.

[Koolaid_Man]

Lebron seems to be an even bigger doushbag then people assumed. Guy is gonna need a need a new notebook for all his mental notes.


everyone should've saw blaming Spo coming from a mile away. Lebron is like me in some ways....:lolsome being the operative word:lol....spoiled and narcissist...:lmao except I don't play for an NBA team.


ok just BS'ing...Seriously what other card could Wade and Bron possibly play at this point to save face. Spo was a dead man walking as soon as Lebron sat down with Jim Grey. The reason Pat Riley hasn't commented because he knows he's fucked. In fact Riley was never really certain this would work out to begin with...Go back to the July celebration the "big 3" had...If you re cue the tape you'll notice Riley with a dead and cautious look on his face in the midst of all that celebration. New coach or not teams smell blood and their going in for the attack. Lebron and Wade really fucked up this time because when they fire Spo and continue losing those to Negro's will be like crabs in a bucket. The roof will be on fire, it will be every man for himself. :lmao

and for the record Lebron has a history of abusing coaches...He had a great coach in Paul Silas and worked behind the scenes to get him canned because Silas was too serious and demanded a strong work ethic from him...he then picked Mike Brown whom he flipped off and even bumped just like he did Spo recently...Lebron had Mike Brown fired ( even after he knew he was leaving the Cavs)...and now he's openly challenged Spo by leading a players revolt and causing Wade to be disloyal to his coach. Wade is the ultimate pussy for not standing up for his coach and Lebron is the ultimate cancer... his fall is actually coming sooner than I predicted. Kobe ain't got nothing on this crack baby nigga...

Lebron Bumps Mike Brown:

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Lebron Bumps Spo:

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[JoeTait75]

LeBron didn't have anything to do with Silas being fired. Dan Gilbert wanted to bring in his own coach after buying the Cavaliers. The only oddity was that Gilbert didn't wait till the end of the 2004-05 season before firing Silas.

(Silas deserved to be fired IMO.)

And Spoelstra was a dead coach walking well before LeBron sat down with Jim Gray. Spo's days were numbered the minute LeBron first met with Pat Riley, in 2008 or whenever.

[Koolaid_Man]

give me a reason a great man like Silas deserved to be fired other than his skin color...You have no reason so fuck off with the make believe...Lebron needed a displinarian...firing Silas is what got the Cav's organization and Lebron where they are today...Gilbert and Bron fucked up on that decision and too fucking bad...Look at how it's turned out for em...lol

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Fuck LeBron and that giant fucking horse he road in on. He might be 6ft 8in of solid muscle and athletic ability but he's a pathetic spoiled brat. As big as he is in size, he's smaller in character.

Damn I dislike self entitled motherfuckers!

[JoeTait75]

give me a reason a great man like Silas deserved to be fired other than his skin color

The team quit playing for Silas the last month he was in Cleveland. It's that simple. Once a coach loses the team it's over.

Of course, Dan Gilbert could have fired Silas for his skin color. That would explain hiring Mike Brown to replace him.

[ducks]

Fuck LeBron and that giant fucking horse he road in on. He might be 6ft 8in of solid muscle and athletic ability but he's a pathetic spoiled brat. As big as he is in size, he's smaller in character.

Damn I dislike self entitled motherfuckers!

ducks tried to warn folk here

[SenorSpur]

The Miami Heat organization will be further ruined until Spoelstra gets the fuck out of being a head coach.

To blame Spolestra for this is to insinuate that he's the reason for this mess. Perhaps Riley should be faulted for putting this disjointed and very flawed roster together to begin with. On any given night, opposing PGs are getting their career highs against this Heat team. Additionally, they have no paint presence and no bench.

However, it's also very clear that LeQuit's arrogance and hubris are seeping through the fabric of this team. The only problem is that now Wade seems to be joining forces with him. That is the source for this lack of team chemistry and disjointed attitudes.

These guys wanted to take the short path to success, by joining forces on the same squad. They foolishly, and immaturely, thought it would be easy and they would magically reel off 5-7 championship titles. Now that they've found that the road is paved with adversity, they want to run and hide, bitch and moan, and just like the bitch cowards that they are, transfer the blame elsewhere.

Don't get it twisted. The writer has nailed this 100%. The Miami organization will be further ruined as long as LeQuit continues to exhibit his immature behavior, or until he grows up or leaves.

In this case, don't hate the game, hate the player.

[Koolaid_Man]

The team quit playing for Silas the last month he was in Cleveland. It's that simple. Once a coach loses the team it's over.

Of course, Dan Gilbert could have fired Silas for his skin color. That would explain hiring Mike Brown to replace him.


Damn right...Look at Mike Brown...he was black in skin color but not of the Silas variety...He played the role of good ole boy to a tee...why do you think Lebron ran rough shod over him...it was because he was a house nigga and not a field nigga...The day that Lebron turned on Gilbert and bolted for Miami...Gilbert's true color's where exposed...All this hiring of blacks coaches while it's good in and of itself...you ever wonder why Gilbert is hiring nothing but black coaches...there's a saying keep your friends close but your enemies closer. :lol...the Scott hiring was done before Lebron bolted...it was all to appease Lebron...and he fucked em all...:lmao

[Gutter92]

Of course, Dan Gilbert could have fired Silas for his skin color. That would explain hiring Mike Brown to replace him.

:lmao

You're expecting Koolaid to use logic?

:lmao

Incoming post calling me a faggot, other slurs, etc. followed by some gay ass youtube video

[Koolaid_Man]

:lmao

You're expecting Koolaid to use logic?

:lmao

Incoming post calling me a faggot, other slurs, etc. followed by some gay ass youtube video


My logic and my game is always tight:


Damn right...Look at Mike Brown...he was black in skin color but not of the Silas variety...He played the role of good ole boy to a tee...why do you think Lebron ran rough shod over him...it was because he was a house nigga and not a field nigga...The day that Lebron turned on Gilbert and bolted for Miami...Gilbert's true color's where exposed...All this hiring of blacks coaches while it's good in and of itself...you ever wonder why Gilbert is hiring nothing but black coaches...there's a saying keep your friends close but your enemies closer. :lol...the Scott hiring was done before Lebron bolted...it was all to appease Lebron...and he fucked em all...:lmao

If you can refute this with logic then I'll give you props but I know for a fact you can't...anytime you hire nothing but blacks I get suspicious...Gilbert trying to appease his "Star" player by hiring only his kind...Gilbert is of the same mentality..."Birds of a feather"...you know the rest of the saying......They were all nothing but convenience hires...:toast

[Fabbs]

Erik Spoelstra reached out to Mike Brown over the summer and searched for insight into both basketball’s blessing and curse: Coaching the two-time MVP LeBron James(notes).

Over and over, Brown uprooted his offensive system to appease James only to have it never work.

Meticulous in his preparation, Spoelstra spoke with several past coaches, and league sources said a clear and unequivocal picture appeared on how to proceed:
I'm calling b.s. on Wojnarowski until he can name his *sources*.
On his named source Mike Brown, lets see if Brown verifies what Woj wrote.
He can't and won't.

Rummpd
Does not matter who coaches that vastly over-rated team without a center and a point guard and two "superstars" with only one title between them + the soft as charmin Bosh who is not a superstar.
Jordan Pippen and Wentington?
Heat in 2006 with Van Grunty and then with Riley?

[Chomag]

I hope Lebron will never even gets to sniff a champinship.

I would hate to see him get a ring over people that actualy deserve it.

At least the Refs are doing a good job taking care of the NBA Golden boy. :lol

[Jose Canseco]

Well, maybe it's time for LeBron to grow up. And while people are enjoying the Heat struggles, if LeBron stops making excuses and starts dedicating himself to being great and doing whatever it takes to win, then what they're going through now is a good thing. Obviously remains to be seen if that's how LeBron will respond.

[JoeTait75]

Damn right...Look at Mike Brown...he was black in skin color but not of the Silas variety...He played the role of good ole boy to a tee...why do you think Lebron ran rough shod over him...it was because he was a house nigga and not a field nigga...The day that Lebron turned on Gilbert and bolted for Miami...Gilbert's true color's where exposed...All this hiring of blacks coaches while it's good in and of itself...you ever wonder why Gilbert is hiring nothing but black coaches...there's a saying keep your friends close but your enemies closer. :lol...the Scott hiring was done before Lebron bolted...it was all to appease Lebron...and he fucked em all...:lmao

Damn it, I knew you were going to break out the "Mike Brown is a house n*****" take. I should have just written that post for you.

[silverblk mystix]

Fuck LeBron and that giant fucking horse he road in on. He might be 6ft 8in of solid muscle and athletic ability but he's a pathetic spoiled brat. As big as he is in size, he's smaller in character.

Damn I dislike self entitled motherfuckers!



I agree with this. It is truth.

I sincerely hope that Laker fans can look at that statement, apply it to Kobe, MULTIPLY it by a thousand, and understand that THIS is also the reason Kobe is hated by non-laker bandwagonners.

Everything that you can hate about Lebron is being exposed and he will deservedly catch flak for it.

MULTIPLY it a thousand times and laker fans can begin to understand how other people feel about Kobe and how he has been one of the biggest stains in the game of basketball in history.

The world would be a better place if that douchebag were in prison for the last few years.

Amen.

No need to acknowledge....over and OUT.

[SenorSpur]

The Miami Heat organization invited this pit bull into their house, and now they're getting a closeup view on how it really behaves.

[Venti Quattro]

I agree with this. It is truth.

I sincerely hope that Laker fans can look at that statement, apply it to Kobe, MULTIPLY it by a thousand, and understand that THIS is also the reason Kobe is hated by non-laker bandwagonners.

Everything that you can hate about Lebron is being exposed and he will deservedly catch flak for it.

MULTIPLY it a thousand times and laker fans can begin to understand how other people feel about Kobe and how he has been one of the biggest stains in the game of basketball in history.

The world would be a better place if that douchebag were in prison for the last few years.

Amen.

No need to acknowledge....over and OUT.

the classy spurs organization could have won more championships

[Giuseppe]

I agree with this. It is truth.

I sincerely hope that Laker fans can look at that statement, apply it to Kobe, MULTIPLY it by a thousand, and understand that THIS is also the reason Kobe is hated by non-laker bandwagonners.

Everything that you can hate about Lebron is being exposed and he will deservedly catch flak for it.

MULTIPLY it a thousand times and laker fans can begin to understand how other people feel about Kobe and how he has been one of the biggest stains in the game of basketball in history.

The world would be a better place if that douchebag were in prison for the last few years.

Amen.

No need to acknowledge....over and OUT.

You got your Neal now, so you can truly empathize, Silv.

Congratulations and welcome to the club.

[Giuseppe]

Wait a minute. Wait just a minute here. Kobe hasn't had a PG in his second reign, and his center has only been healthy 1/4th of the time. The only bench he's had is Odom, and 3/4ths of the time Odom's a starter due to Bynum being injured. Why all these excuses for the Superfriends? Maybe you all were just duped from the very beginning... what say you?

Lakaluva

[SenorSpur]

Wait a minute. Wait just a minute here. Kobe hasn't had a PG in his second reign, and his center has only been healthy 1/4th of the time. The only bench he's had is Odom, and 3/4ths of the time Odom's a starter due to Bynum being injured. Why all these excuses for the Superfriends? Maybe you all were just duped from the very beginning... what say you?

Hold the phone. This aint got nothing to do with Kobe. His greatness and place in history are secure. In fact, I would hope he's amused by all this unnecessary hoopla. In fact, as reigning NBA Champions, I'm sure he's probably taking notice and preparing to spank some Heat ass later this year.

Make no mistake, this is all about LeQuit's bitch-ass. Roster limitations aside, LeQuit was supposed to take this team to new heights, but his fragile mental makeup and hubris are getting in the way.

[Venti Quattro]

I've lost my respect for Wade.

[Giuseppe]

I don't know why people are surprised that Wade would follow James and show absolutely no loyalty to Spo. Wade is the same guy that abandoned his kids to chase aged Hollywood pussy, remember? He's also a home wrecker, which I'm sure you Spurs fans love and appreciate. This guy has been nothing but a primadona himself his entire fucking career.

Testify, Brother Luva, testify!!!!!!!!!!!

[Drachen]

Honestly, I think that what Pat Riley should do is to sign Erik Spoelstra to an extension. Just to shut them the F up. Oh and LOL at that person who started the thread a few days ago suggesting that if the Spurs don't win it, and Duncan retires that POP should go coach the Heat.

First thing he would do would be to shit all over them, toss them one square of toilet paper to clean them off then walk away and resign. He doesn't suffer children very well. Short of that, he would pull an Avery Johnson and send them all to the D-league.

[Venti Quattro]

First thing he would do would be to shit all over them, toss them one square of toilet paper to clean them off then walk away and resign. He doesn't suffer children very well. Short of that, he would pull an Avery Johnson and send them all to the D-league.

LeBron's new kingdom would be the Austin Toros

[Giuseppe]

Lakaluva is just at prime this morning.

Absolute fucking prime.

Jesus, Mother Mary & Joseph.

[Chomag]

But, but it was for the kids though so it can't be too bad right?

[mavsfan1000]

Honestly, I think that what Pat Riley should do is to sign Erik Spoelstra to an extension. Just to shut them the F up. Oh and LOL at that person who started the thread a few days ago suggesting that if the Spurs don't win it, and Duncan retires that POP should go coach the Heat.

First thing he would do would be to shit all over them, toss them one square of toilet paper to clean them off then walk away and resign. He doesn't suffer children very well. Short of that, he would pull an Avery Johnson and send them all to the D-league.
I agree. :D

[hitmanyr2k]

As soon as I read the title I knew who wrote this shit :lol I can't take Wojnarowski's word as gospel. He never comes off as objective and always looks for every opportunity to blast Lebron and paint him as the worst person in the world. He's written all of this stuff before. This time he's using Spo as an excuse for another hit piece even though he probably has no clue what's going on behind the scenes.

[Sportcamper]

Spoelstra is too articulate & intelligent to be a successful NBA Coach…Today’s players need simple catch phrases, not detailed game plans…

Stuff like: Ship be sinking... Have a date with the rim... Hand down, man down... Get that weak stuff outta here... Get in my poster... Elevates and detonates... Boom goes the dynamite... No boards no bling...

[SA210]

I never liked LeBron. Little cowardly spoiled brat.

[Mark in Austin]

Wait a minute. Wait just a minute here. Kobe hasn't had a PG in his second reign, and his center has only been healthy 1/4th of the time. The only bench he's had is Odom, and 3/4ths of the time Odom's a starter due to Bynum being injured. Why all these excuses for the Superfriends? Maybe you all were just duped from the very beginning... what say you?

I though they would do better than they have so far, but no way did I think they were better than the Celtics.

Oh, and Kobe>Lebron and Gasol>>>>>>Bosh.

[baseline bum]

Crucify him Woj.... nail that South Beach ass to the tree of woe.

[Gutter92]

My logic and my game is always tight:



If you can refute this with logic then I'll give you props but I know for a fact you can't...anytime you hire nothing but blacks I get suspicious...Gilbert trying to appease his "Star" player by hiring only his kind...Gilbert is of the same mentality..."Birds of a feather"...you know the rest of the saying......They were all nothing but convenience hires...:toast

So, is he hiring them because they're black, or firing them because they're black? If it's the latter, why are they getting hired in the first place if this is some sort of an issue to Gilbert?

Though, tbh, this is the same man that treated LeBron like a runaway slave, so it's possible..

[monosylab1k]

I dislike LeBron as much as the next guy, but what exactly happened to incur the unending wrath of Woj? Every week is another article on why LeBron is Satan.

I wanna know the source of his cold fries story too. He calls out Maverick Carter for leaking a story to Broussard, then drops his own unnamed source story.

[Ace]

I dislike LeBron as much as the next guy, but what exactly happened to incur the unending wrath of Woj? Every week is another article on why LeBron is Satan.

I wanna know the source of his cold fries story too. He calls out Maverick Carter for leaking a story to Broussard, then drops his own unnamed source story.

Definitely strong case of ass hurt tbh.

[Ace]

Not as strong as yours.

Yet both combined wouldn't come close to matching yours. Your hate for Lebron would make one think you found him with Kool.

[TDomination]

too bad Wade Phillips doesn't coach in the NBA, he'd be perfect for lebron, would probably let him do whatever he wants

[monosylab1k]

too bad Wade Phillips doesn't coach in the NBA, he'd be perfect for lebron, would probably let him do whatever he wants

He already had that in Mike Brown.

[AtdaBuzzer]

can't believe that bump lebron gave spo. straight-up disrespectful for a new player, even if he's some huge superstar. if you can't keep that kind of aggression off the court, you need to rethink how you play.

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol Anybody that thinks "the bump" was an actual story is a fucking idiot..

Why the fuck would Lebron intentionally bump his coach, during the middle of the game, knowing that it would bring horrible publicity, in a season where everything has gone wrong and everybody already hates him?..it's just stupidity, a massive reach, which isn't surprising, considering most NBA fans are idiots..

Somebody needs to eliminate Wojoranroskwitmi already..he's such a dorky looking pussy..Lebron and Maverick must have Neal'd his wife or something..

[Chomag]

:lol Anybody that thinks "the bump" was an actual story is a fucking idiot..

Why the fuck would Lebron intentionally bump his coach, during the middle of the game, knowing that it would bring horrible publicity, in a season where everything has gone wrong and everybody already hates him?..it's just stupidity, a massive reach, which isn't surprising, considering most NBA fans are idiots..

Somebody needs to eliminate Wojoranroskwitmi already..he's such a dorky looking pussy..Lebron and Maverick must have Neal'd his wife or something..

If you think that bump was accidental then I think you need to look at it more closely or need to brush up on the study human body language. There was no sorry in that at all. Lebron even pushed off after the bump.

[fevertrees]

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[HarlemHeat37]

If you think that bump was accidental then I think you need to look at it more closely or need to brush up on the study human body language. There was no sorry in that at all. Lebron even pushed off after the bump.

:lol study "human body language":lol

Have you guys never played basketball before?..this happens all the time..

Again, you actually think Lebron would do this on TV, even with all the negativity surrounding the Heat at the time?..there's no chance..

:lol "pushed off"?!..come on..have you never bumped into somebody on a basketball court?..Lebron reached back to tap Spoelstra..whether it's an ass-slap or just a body slap, it's a sign to see if the other person is straight or to tell them it was an accident, or to tell them it was a good play or whatever..this is all very common..

If the Heat were winning, nobody would talk about this..it happens all the time on the basketball court..the only reason people brought it up is because it's Lebron, and because the Heat are losing..

[Koolaid_Man]

:lol study "human body language":lol

Have you guys never played basketball before?..this happens all the time..

Again, you actually think Lebron would do this on TV, even with all the negativity surrounding the Heat at the time?..there's no chance..

:lol "pushed off"?!..come on..have you never bumped into somebody on a basketball court?..Lebron reached back to tap Spoelstra..whether it's an ass-slap or just a body slap, it's a sign to see if the other person is straight or to tell them it was an accident, or to tell them it was a good play or whatever..this is all very common..

If the Heat were winning, nobody would talk about this..it happens all the time on the basketball court..the only reason people brought it up is because it's Lebron, and because the Heat are losing..

I guess you haven't heard..kinda surprised your buddy Ace didn't tell you...Nobody respects your fucking opinion around here anymore HarHo...you done fucked up you know...you ran and hid your ass in a closet and you only come out after the Heat beat a scrub team...your done Harho ole boy...it's over...You know you done fucked up right...

I'm gonna ask you some real simple Questions Harlem Ho and I want some real simple answers:

yPX6ToMyAe0

[namlook]

:lol study "human body language":lol


He's right. You are ignoring the body language. That was intentional aggression. With an accidental bump a player pulls back on contact and make an attempt to divert himself but Lebron walked right through his coach. That was intentional.

[san antonio spurs]

:lol Anybody that thinks "the bump" was an actual story is a fucking idiot..

Why the fuck would Lebron intentionally bump his coach, during the middle of the game, knowing that it would bring horrible publicity, in a season where everything has gone wrong and everybody already hates him?..it's just stupidity, a massive reach, which isn't surprising, considering most NBA fans are idiots..

Somebody needs to eliminate Wojoranroskwitmi already..he's such a dorky looking pussy..Lebron and Maverick must have Neal'd his wife or something..
:lol Anybody that thinks "the decision" was an actual story is a fucking idiot..

Why the fuck would Lebron intentionally dump his home-state team, during the middle of nationally televised show, knowing that it would bring horrible publicity, in a town where everybody adored him and did whatever he wanted?... it's just stupidity, a massive reach, which isn't surprising, considering Lebron is an idiot

Somebody needs to eliminate Lebron's entourage already..they are such pussies..Delonte and Maverick must have Neal'd his mother or something..