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

[threatlockz]

i love how everything gets blown out of proportion in these threads.

yes barkley's idea was right, and yes lebron shouldn't have used the term "stupid". but like he said, he's focused on his b-ball and team.

the cavs have the best start in franchise history so i dont think the team is feeling disrespected by lebron. seeing a few game, i think the chemistry is really high right now.

when james says "I think you do what is best for you and you do what is best for your career", that could just as well mean he'll stay in cleveland. especially if they get to the finals/win the champ in the next years.

[ProfessaPackMan]

^^^I'm assuming you didn't listen to what Charles in that link.

But yea...My man Charles must've read my post about this when I brought this up a few days ago.

In all seriousness though, he's right. Before the season, Lebron said he was tired of answering questions about 2010, but yet not even midway through the season, he's already fielding questions about 2010. Talk about contradicting yourself...

[PrettyT11]

Correct me if I'm wrong but when did LeBron EVER say who he is going to play for?? He never said he was playing for the Knicks or the Nets or ever said he was leaving the Cavs. That the MEDIA doing all of that. All the man has said is that he has his options open. No matter what he says the media is going to turn it into something else. The media is the one coming and asking the questions. It's not like LeBron is going out and making comments or holding press conferences about where he is going or what he is doing. The man was asked a question and he answered it. Never once did he say I am leaving or I am going here. The answer has always been the same. Kobe's thing was WAY different and WORSE. He threw his TEAM, GM, and others under the bus. Demanded to be traded and said he wanted out and didn't care. Never once did LeBron call out his teamates, GM, or anybody and never said he wanted to be traded.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Transcript of LeBron's pregame news conference by Brian Windhorst Tuesday November 25, 2008, 6:58 PM LeBron gets his NYC closeup There were about 50 media members at LeBron's pre-game press conference. Here is the transcript, minus some questions about the Yankees. The game details are blow Q: Hey LeBron, would you like to play for the Knicks someday? A: Right now I'm trying to focus on what I have at task. That's the Cavs and us getting better everyday and compete for a championship. To bring that type of distraction to our team right now would be unfair to my team, the coaching staff and the rest of the organization. Q: You're not blind, teams are making trades and it is clear what teams are trying to do. A: July 1 of 2010 is going to be a big day. It's probably going to be one of the biggest days in the history of free agency in the NBA. A lot of teams are gearing up to put themselves in position to get one of the big free agents. Q: Last week you said you wanted to end up where you could play for the most championships. Does the size of the marketplace matter to you at all? A: That is something that is not a factor. You look at a guy like Tim Duncan, who decided to sign in San Antnio. He took pay cuts so they could sign Manu and Tony Parker and compete for a championship. We all know San Antonio is not a big market at all. So for me, it is all about winning, it's not about the market. Q: You said Tim took less, does that mean you would take less than a max contract if it meant bringing in more talent? A: I didn't say that (laughs). I like the talent part but I didn't say I was taking less. Q: You've said you have respect for this building, do you have a different impression for the team that plays here now than you did for the last few years? A: I think coach Mike D'Antoni has done a great job thus far to get them in a system that works for them. I think in the last couple of years they have been in a system that doesn't work for them. In the past they've had the same type of players and Mike has allowed them to get up and down and run and gun. It's definitely a different team. Q: If Cleveland won in the next year or two years, would it be easier or harder for you to consider leaving? A: I don't know. We're going to try to do our best this year to try to win it and try to win it next year. Like I said, July 1 is a big day...for me to give you an answer of where I am going or whether I am staying or not, I don't know. Q: Do you like playing in up-tempo systems? A: I had fun this summer bringing that offense to the Olympic Team. We were able to do some things offensively that were honestly unstoppable. Q: LeBron, are you flattered by all the attention that you're getting in New York? A: Absolutely, I am flattered that teams or there rumors go around that would love for me to be a part of their team. I can't sit up here and say I'm not flattered. But right now I am with the Cavs. To answer your question, yes...we'll see what happens. Q: What about New York appeals to you? A: I think the fans. The fans are really great. They love the game of basketball. Every time I come here there is a warm feeling because you know the history...being a basketball junkie how could you not love being in this building? Q: How close of a relationship did you develop with Mike D'Antoni this summer? A: Really close. Coach D'Antoni gave me a lot of freedom on the offensive end. I was a leader of that team and let me oversee a lot of the plays. I think we all know Mike D'Antoni's system is all about freedom. It was great to be out there and be a part of that system. To be a part of that mastermind, of that system, you are like "wow." Q: Are you worried that some endorsements aren't going to be there like they were in the past? A: I don't know...I know I have great relationships with the partners I have. All of them are long-term deals. There's always going to be deals out there.

1. Again, why is he talking about something that has NOTHING to do with his TEAM, nothing to do with the 2008-09 NBA SEASON?

2. Why say at the beginning of the season that you're tired of fielding questions about 2010 but yet continue to answer them?

3. Why can't he just say a simple "No Comment" or not answer questions regarding something that won't happen for another 2 years?

Lebron is clearly(and if you can't tell, you're either a HUGE Lebron homer or are just refusing to see/hear the truth)thinking about himself and not giving a damn about leaving his CURRENT team in the crapper.

[juk34man]

Quote: Originally Posted by ProfessaPackMan

1. Again, why is he talking about something that has NOTHING to do with his TEAM, nothing to do with the 2008-09 NBA SEASON? 2. Why say at the beginning of the season that you're tired of fielding questions about 2010 but yet continue to answer them? 3. Why can't he just say a simple "No Comment" or not answer questions regarding something that won't happen for another 2 years? Lebron is clearly(and if you can't tell, you're either a HUGE Lebron homer or are just refusing to see/hear the truth)thinking about himself and not giving a damn about leaving his CURRENT team in the crapper.

The guy is barely 24, he is young and he was asked question and prolli have a type of personality that enjoys the media...He could have easily said no comment or be a "jerk" to the media but look how people view barry bonds....

Barkley is "stupid" LOL he talks like a 5th grader....joking

[Brankles]

This answers the question on why LeBron will never be as marketable as Michael Jordan

[pjv31]

Quote: Originally Posted by ProfessaPackMan

^^^I'm assuming you didn't listen to what Charles in that link. But yea...My man Charles must've read my post about this when I brought this up a few days ago. In all seriousness though, he's right. Before the season, Lebron said he was tired of answering questions about 2010, but yet not even midway through the season, he's already fielding questions about 2010. Talk about contradicting yourself...

Oh he loves it. Lebron is all about Lebron. I know some people who know him and he is pretty much a jerk who only cares about himself.

[jfsolo]

LeBron is a basketball savant, the most physically gifted player in the league, and the future if not the present of the NBA. That said, he's also a self absorbed child. We all would like him to grow up and be the face of the league, but he's just not ready yet, his wisdom is lagging far behind his basketball skills.

I'm sorry if I offend any of you young guys here, but my in opinion, 24 is the new 17 in terms of emotional maturity.

[Brankles]

Quote: Originally Posted by pjv31

Oh he loves it. Lebron is all about Lebron. I know some people who know him and he is pretty much a jerk who only cares about himself.

That's the impression that I get from him as well

[Shinyhubcaps]

Quote: Originally Posted by SPTO

Calling out Barkley for his overall stupidity (I think he's right about 70% of the time though) when he's 1000% right on this issue isn't so great. So Lebron doesn't get a pass for that. I agree fully with Chuck here and it IS disrespectful to the game to be talking about what's going to happen in 2 years. Jordan never did that bullcrap but some people want to anoint Lebron as the next Jordan?! Kid needs to grow up a bit at the very least.

I agree 100% there. Barkley is right for once. He just annoys me with his overall wrongness.