"Admit it you want James to win the Title"

[Rummpd]

B.S. to the logarthmic degree - what a farce unless you a Heat Fan or a bandwagoner.

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/47268209/ns/nba/

In the West, the probable survivors will be either the Spurs or Thunder, with the Lakers having an outside chance. When they're at their best, the Heat can outlast any of those teams in a best-of-seven series.

That sound you hear, the murmur of voices rising in intensity in a raucous display of affirmation? Those are fans across the land cheering for LeBron James to win his first-ever NBA championship. Indeed, it's probably a sound that you couldn't imagine hearing a year ago.

But now? You want him to succeed. Admit it.

[Jt.ONE]

no

[Budkin]

Wow what a horrible article.

[DMC]

Not this year.

When he comes to San Antonio to retire, I hope he wins one or two.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Wouldn't say "I want" him to win the title, but I won't be rooting against him like last year. Barring injury he's got his first ring in the bag, especially since his 2 likely Finals opponents (OKC, SAS) are finesse.

[Venti Quattro]

I'm indifferent if LeBron wins the title this year; but I'm not going to lie, I'm going to have a laugh if he doesn't.

And btw was that HarlemHeat37 writing that article?

[Robz4000]

:lmao

[Dex]

I didn't want Lebron to win the title even when he was a one man band in Cleveland. Dude is talented, to be sure, but the sense of entitlement he came into the league with, and has only carried through, just drives me nuts.

Now that he's got his little SuperFriend buddies with him, make that a HELLLLL NO.

[LkrFan]

:rolleyes

[Kai]

I'm rooting for him. Not his biggest fan, but I like LeBron.

[LkrFan]

I didn't want Lebron to win the title even when he was a one man band in Cleveland. Dude is talented, to be sure, but the sense of entitlement he came into the league with, and has only carried through, just drives me nuts.

Now that he's got his little SuperFriend buddies with him, make that a HELLLLL NO.

Dex, you are a great American. :toast

[djohn2oo8]

i'm rooting for him. Not his biggest fan, but i like lebron.

+1

[slick'81]

its more fun watching him fail

[Proxy]

I've rooted against him since he shouldered Spoelstra. The sense of entitlement and lack of humility makes him an easy person to hate all around. The only thing I respect about him is that he's the most physically talented specimen to ever play the game.

[HarlemHeat37]

Anybody that respects philanthropy, teamwork and unselfishness should be cheering for Lebron..anybody that openly hates on him is essentially admitting that they do not value any of the characteristics I named, tbh..

[DMC]

There's nothing about genetics that earns respect. It's attitude and hard work and how he treats others, that's how respect is earned. Who gives a fuck if he's a physical specimen? Awe inspiring, sure, but not deserving of respect.

Like Cash says, when the man comes around... When James comes around, he will hopefully become respectful.

I don't respect Lebron, but it has nothing to do with his rings. It has more to do with his life. His mom dealt with a lot of shit, she should be commended. He's been coddled since he was in middle school, as everyone knew he was a sports prodigy. Anyone who has "chosen one" tattooed on their back isn't a man that has humility.

[J.T.]

If the Spurs and Heat make the Finals, and San Antonio wins, will people start talking about how LeBron can't beat a Texas team for the championship?

[DMC]

If the Spurs and Heat make the Finals, and San Antonio wins, will people start talking about how LeBron can't beat a Texas team for the championship?

No. They will say he cannot beat anyone for a championship if they lose because he defers or chokes. He will be once again the regular season hero next year though.

[HarlemHeat37]

Lebron is one of the few superstars in NBA history that has always supported his teammates and coaches, and has never thrown any of them under the bus..

Jordan, Kareem, Wilt, Magic, Shaq, Kobe, Barkley, Pippen and most stars have thrown teammates under the bus, and fucked with their organization..

How does that not earn respect, tbh?..

[djohn2oo8]

There's nothing about genetics that earns respect. It's attitude and hard work and how he treats others, that's how respect is earned. Who gives a fuck if he's a physical specimen? Awe inspiring, sure, but not deserving of respect.

Like Cash says, when the man comes around... When James comes around, he will hopefully become respectful.

I don't respect Lebron, but it has nothing to do with his rings. It has more to do with his life. His mom dealt with a lot of shit, she should be commended. He's been coddled since he was in middle school, as everyone knew he was a sports prodigy. Anyone who has "chosen one" tattooed on their back isn't a man that has humility.

Then he's a product of the media hyping him up. He's not the only one at fault.

[HarlemHeat37]

Lebron will probably be worth nearly a billion $, at some point in the future IMO..

That's quite impressive for a Black kid that was raised without a legit mother or father in his life, and without a proper education..

He has never had an off-court incident to speak of..he's one of the few athletes that has correctly handled the spousal aspect of fame..

Outside of Tim Duncan, there isn't a star that merits as much respect as King, tbh..

[pass1st]

Can't respect someone that tattooed Chosen 1 on his back

[san antonio spurs]

Lebron will probably be worth nearly a billion $, at some point in the future IMO..

That's quite impressive for a Black kid that was raised without a legit mother or father in his life, and without a proper education..

He has never had an off-court incident to speak of..he's one of the few athletes that has correctly handled the spousal aspect of fame..

Outside of Tim Duncan, there isn't a star that merits as much respect as King, tbh..
He also doesn't have acne...

[benefactor]

He'd be easier to root for if he didn't spend so much time acting like a faggot.

[DeadlyDynasty]

I just can't see how he can still be so hated, especially after last year. Last year's Finals were cathartic for every LeBron hater I know (except some people on this forum). I wanted to see LeBron epically fail on the big stage despite having great teammates--and he did. After that awesome spectacle i've got no more hate left for the man.

[jeebus]

Anyone who crowns himself king in high school and has a tattoo that says "chosen one" doesn't deserve to win. I hope he remains hated his entire career and loses all his money when he retires ringless.

[shyne]

he'd be easier to root for if he didn't spend so much time acting like a faggot.

+1000

[Pelicans78]

I actually want the Spurs or Memphis to win it.

I feel Duncan has been a more superior player to Kobe in his career and deserves to have at least 5 himself.

[Venti Quattro]

The NBA got the series it wanted and the outcome it wanted even if it finally could not pull a rabbit out and skew it to 7 games or some shit like that.

Re this "artificially induced" finals, I am sure a lot watched and some even cared, that the Heat destroyed the Thunder.

Meanwhile, in all honestly, by far the two best and complete teams (the Bulls and Spurs) were home due to injuries or spurrious officiating at key moments and count the fans of the Celtics, Lakers and Mavs as also rightfully pissed off that their teams simply count not stand in the way of a dream match to end a shortened season. It iwll be peculiar for sure, that for some reason this season unlike the 99 season will not have an * attached to it; but one should be and doubled down as **2012 champs, for in reality the Heat are still a beatable team with no depth and poor skill at at least two positions, but whom somehow got the games called the way they needed for their superstars and of course "redeemed themselves" after last years seemingly equally scripted defeat where the NBA Gods placated Cuban finally.

Therefore, to get in step with what the Commish and the NBA Gods want many of you will coronate the King and revive his countdown to 7. You will surely pray and hope that Howard gets what the hell he really wants. You even will hope D. Williams goes to the Lakers or some such crap as that.
A few of you wil surely also hope that things will work out well for the Lottery lucky (or enhanced) Hornets who went from being owned by the NBA to a tax write off for a car salesman.

However, count me out of really caring for the NBA so much anymore.

For as my 14 y/o said, Dad if they are not going to even give them a chance with the calls why the hell should we watch or even care anymore? One should not and I cannot - so out for at least a long, long time.

[HeatChamps]

I admit it. I want James to win the title. :D

[scanry]

Was too talented a player not to ring. I'm glad he rung otherwise the hate would've overshadowed the Thunder's championship.

I really see them recruiting FAs this off season. BTW how's their network deal contract coming along? I see them challenging the Lakers $3 Billion TV contract. Man Jerry Buss sure knows how to pile on them $$$.

[Brazil]

The NBA got the series it wanted and the outcome it wanted even if it finally could not pull a rabbit out and skew it to 7 games or some shit like that.

Re this "artificially induced" finals, I am sure a lot watched and some even cared, that the Heat destroyed the Thunder.

Meanwhile, in all honestly, by far the two best and complete teams (the Bulls and Spurs) were home due to injuries or spurrious officiating at key moments and count the fans of the Celtics, Lakers and Mavs as also rightfully pissed off that their teams simply count not stand in the way of a dream match to end a shortened season. It iwll be peculiar for sure, that for some reason this season unlike the 99 season will not have an * attached to it; but one should be and doubled down as **2012 champs, for in reality the Heat are still a beatable team with no depth and poor skill at at least two positions, but whom somehow got the games called the way they needed for their superstars and of course "redeemed themselves" after last years seemingly equally scripted defeat where the NBA Gods placated Cuban finally.

Therefore, to get in step with what the Commish and the NBA Gods want many of you will coronate the King and revive his countdown to 7. You will surely pray and hope that Howard gets what the hell he really wants. You even will hope D. Williams goes to the Lakers or some such crap as that.
A few of you wil surely also hope that things will work out well for the Lottery lucky (or enhanced) Hornets who went from being owned by the NBA to a tax write off for a car salesman.

However, count me out of really caring for the NBA so much anymore.

For as my 14 y/o said, Dad if they are not going to even give them a chance with the calls why the hell should we watch or even care anymore? One should not and I cannot - so out for at least a long, long time.

solid post tbh

[Bill_Brasky]

The LeBron hate wagon was one of the gayest fads of all time.

[TIMMYtoZO]

:lol Great bump, tbh. The haters have had a rough 1st week since Miami rung. They will have at least 104 more miserable weeks to look forward to.

[LkrFan]

I admit it. I want James to win the title. :D

STFU HeatCramps :downspin: