The Magic put it down tonight, but what was up w/LBJ's Sportsmanship?
@VanessaRochea (36)
United States
May 30, 2009 10:59pm CST
The Magic showed the world their magic. They took down the cavs.It was actually kind of sad at one point.
At any rate, the magic won the series in 6 games.
For the question:
What was up w/LBJ's sportsmanship? If you stuck around after the final buzzer, you prob. noticed Lebron rushing to the locker room. I understand why he is upset, but seriously show some sportsmanship. Lebron, you are a leader for many young, sports playing kids; and if they see you rush off the court w/o congratulating the other team those kids will do the same.
Lebron lost twice tonight. He lost the game; and due to his sportsmanship--or lack thereof--he also lost my respect!!!!!!
Props to the rest of the cavs for sticking around to congratulated the magic!!
Props to the Magic for getting to the NBA Finals!!!
3 responses
@SocialSocietyNews (107)
• United States
31 May 09
Please do not be cruel with that kind of harshness that you are showing from your comments it only shows how shallow and harsh you Could be by showing this type of cruelty to the King Of the N.B.A.
I am sure it was more than a sportsman ship how can you thank the Cleveland team without crediting Lebron James I am sure for those reasons they could not accept on Behalf of Mr.James.
It has to be a very painful loss after the regular season and in the playoffs the sweet 16 of the N.B.A. he probably could see him and Kevin Garnet's Celtics with Cleveland and Kobe who will lead their team through the best of seven may next season.
I am sure he ran to the locker room in disappointment telling the media no interview is needed at this time I am to hurt the season ended on a sour note and not to take anything from the Orlando Magic Dwight Howard and his team responed better than my teammates did I gave my all every game played each game without much rest because I was needed on the court to play the whole game.
Even if he had the experience of a Michale Jordan he could not have won Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in one game and still lost the game well him and his teammates did.
It would be difficult for him to say the long rest they had caused his team to become lazy,unfocused, and overconfident against the Orlando Squad who lost momentum at the end of the season almost lost to Boston but regained confidence win the won game seven and was ready to play.Remember it did not have to be as interesting as it was because if Lebron had not made that three pointer to win that first game they might have lost four games to None.
No I think he wanted it to be seen as bad sportsmanship.
When you get that good to come into the league and be in the starting lineup from High School is phenom.On this level it is more than just a paycheck to be like a
MVP year after year like a Jordan,Kobe or Lebron these guys I bet eat,sleep,drink talk, dream it live it and love the game of Basketball just that much Kobe mention that his coach Phil Jackson get along so well because he is someone who he can talk about basketball because of how his coach love the game of basketball just as much as him.
I think a lot of the sports playing kids understand he still is a positive role model on and off the court he just need some time for this lost to digest before He gives he comment to the press.
I hoped it may have answered your question and have a Nice Day:)
@VanessaRochea (36)
• United States
31 May 09
Thank you for your comment and you are more than entitled to your opinion as am I.
I didn't even read about him dissing the media--until about five minutes ago--that I can understand.
However, leaving w/out congratulating a team is very disrespectful and unsportsman like. As people, like me, who have played sports since childhood, one of the first things we learn is to shake everyone's hand even if we loose. If you read my other post, you would have noticed that I complimented Lebron a number of times. Unfortunately, I had to witness him leave his teammates to congratulate Howard and the magic. That was what disappointed me. And although, I didn't write about--I was upset w/the Orlando crowd singing, "Hey, Hey, Goodbye" to the cavs. However,they are not the King of basketball. Funny, my brother plays minor league baseball. They lost this afternoon. One kid--the coach's very talented son--decided he did not want to shake hands. His father said, "Come shake hands." The boys response was, "Lebron didn't shake hands." What does that tell you? Lebron will always be a role-model, unfortunately that action turned him into a negative role model.
@VanessaRochea (36)
• United States
31 May 09
Ps. When I say minor league I mean for kids...he is 11
@lisiate (7)
• United States
2 Jun 09
Totally agree!!!
Character over championship ring any day!
Im a Kobe fan and im sure he has his imperfections as well, but i was proud of him when he shook hands and congratulated the Celtics in the FINALS, in BOSTON!!! "IT SUCKS!", he told the media after the loss. He told his teammates he was proud of what they did and that they should keep their heads up, come back and work hard to get back to the Finals!
I pulled a Lebron back in high school during a regular season loss playing football. I was sorely disappointed in myself and my performance that day! But lookin back at it now, I realized the selfishness I displayed. Not only is sports about being a team, but it's suppose to be fun!
We all understand why Lebron did it, we just expect more from royalty!
@VanessaRochea (36)
• United States
2 Jun 09
Yes, I am sure that I, at one point, have shown a lack of sports(wo)manship. However, now--I wouldn't do that. I think a 20 something year, old man shouldn't have to be told about sportsmanship. I was reading something he said @yahoosports and he sounded so immature.
@107635239 (1)
• China
6 Jun 09
yes,you are right,i'm a fun of nba from china and i'm not good at english ,bunt i support you are idea .
