LeBron James vs. Charles Barkley in 3rd grade insult fest....

[pjv31]

Lebron James is a complete jack ***. He has a lot of growing up to do. "He's stupid", seriously??? Just go to New York now, you ungreatful, disrespectful piece of ****.

[Court_vision]

If I was a Cavs fan...

I'd be extremely dissapointed in LBJ and the way he's handling this whole "when I'm off contract" thing.

It's two years away...speaking out like this is hugely disrespectful to the people coming to cheer you on every night.

If he's going to leave...he should be speaking privately to the GM and saying "Get something for me".

Right now, he looks like a guy who cares about no one else except himself.

[J0nnD0ugh]

Quote: Originally Posted by TMagic

I think Chuck was right in his message. But, I do not think his choice of words was a good way to go about saying it.

Chuck is in demand for his opinion because he holds no punches. Whether he's a friend, fan, or indifferent. Even when talking about his own foibles. He maybe crass, but he always gives his thoughts honestly w/no agenda, nothing personal. I probably respect his take more than any other commentator in athletics.

[Altimus]

Barkley is vocal, everyone knows that and he says what he thinks; sometimes he is right, sometimes he is wrong, but this time he is right.

As far as Lebron, show some respect to a hall of famer.

[DXZeke]

Maybe the NY Nicks could trade Marbuy for Lebron.
Obviously he wants to be there and they want him. Lets get this Courting thing over with.

Barkely is a nut most of the time, but he's typically got a point with most everything he says.

Heck, even Kobe (who I'm not a fan of) didn't do this kind of crap of where he'll end up in 2yrs.

My bets are on Lebron ditching the NBA and going overseas to that Euro leage that's willing to pay him double what his NBA contract would be - TAX FREE - with all of his living expenses for free. When he does that I'll laugh and laugh and laugh.... and IF he goes to NYC I hope the team still sucks.

[J0nnD0ugh]

The only way LeBron plays in Europe is if he decides to play on the 2012 Olympic team in London.

[Lumalu]

This is something Cavs fans will have to get use to. I think James is working the media perfectly. He's keeping his options open by not revealing his true intentions. But he drops cheeky hints here and there, keeping the media and fans on edge.

Who ever is doing his PR is a genius. No one mentions the other a great free agents. Its only about King James. Sadly for Cav fans, David Stern and all NBA fans in general 2010 cant come fast enough. Because James has cast a dark shadow over the enitire league and some people are starting to act a little crazy.

[trobinson97]

Quote: Originally Posted by DXZeke

Heck, even Kobe (who I'm not a fan of) didn't do this kind of crap of where he'll end up in 2yrs.

He was worse actually. Talking crap about teammates and management in a parking lot is just as bad.


I agree with the sentiment of the majority in this case though. Charles does have a great point, LeBron's response was very immature and not to mention, disrespectful. But I've become accustomed to his immature and disrespectful antics. Just like Kobe, I've grown to dislike him more and more the more that is revealed about him. From one of my favorite players to most disliked in a very short amount of time.

[youvalss]

That's probably the only way radio shows can get attention (rating) in this TV-internet-era.

[HotSauce2k3]

Quote: Originally Posted by Court_vision

If I was a Cavs fan... I'd be extremely dissapointed in LBJ and the way he's handling this whole "when I'm off contract" thing.* It's two years away...speaking out like this is hugely disrespectful to the people coming to cheer you on every night** If he's going to leave...he should be speaking privately to the GM and saying "Get something for me". Right now, he looks like a guy who cares about no one else except himself.***

* I am.
** It is.
*** He is.