Is Lebron bad for our youth?

[str8line]

After game 7 it seemed like Lebron put all of the focus on himself. I don't think I heard a word in his post game interview about his teammates, coaching staff, the Warriors, etc. How about mentioning Kyrie? How about mentioning Tyronn? Maybe he did later, but in that moment all I saw was his over-the-top self-congratulations. Then there's the falling on the floor crying, then the continued crying during the trophy presentation, and the phantom broken wrist after a obviously soft landing.

Then he tweets this:

"They said u lost a step, wasn't explosive as once was, the best days was in the real view, questioned your drive, your leadership, your commitment, you don't have killer instinct, going back home is the worst mistake in your career, he got the coach fired, players traded, won't work between him and Kyrie, Him and Kev won't work, love your teammates to much, there's no way he can deliver a championship in his hometown, etc etc etc.... But guess what THATS NONE OF MY BUSINESS #StriveForGreatness #ThisOneIsForTheLand #PutSomeRespeckOnMyName Hahahaha!!! Yes sir"


Not to get too deep here but for the kids that put him on a pedestal does his narcissism create a "me first and last" attitude?

 

[Cappy_Smurf]

No. I think the blind hate that some losers insist on holding onto is much more damaging.

 

[leftyjace]

It's not just LeBron. It's an attitude borne of helicopter parenting, Kindergarten graduation ceremonies as elaborate as high school ones, everyone getting a trophy, and narcissistic primary communication channels readily adopted by the youth of today (specifically, social media).

EDIT:

GET OFF MY LAWN!

 

[seattlejazzfan]

Lebron has always been quick to give credit to teammates. He was self congratulatory after game 7, but after what he put in and ultimately achieved, IMO, he's allowed to pat himself on the back a bit.

 

[addictionary]

It's not just LeBron. It's an attitude borne of helicopter parenting, Kindergarten graduation ceremonies as elaborate as high school ones, everyone getting a trophy, and narcissistic primary communication channels readily adopted by the youth of today (specifically, social media).

EDIT:

GET OFF MY LAWN!

Good points. Because when did this kid become the shining star? At worst high school right? Nothing he head to do instead of basketball to prove something, make a living, pass some obstacles. Only basketball culture. The difference between Lebron James and Michael Jordan's characters depends on -in my opinion- their experiences and their parents. Jordan did not even got the props Bron had his whole life until growing up and making the damn team! Always had to prove something. Bron feels already king. And now he won it all. In the best situation possible. So things like that are always gonna come.
Now what can we expect. I expect Curry to bust his *** and play angry next season. Will be fun to watch. Wonder where KD will go. Cannot imagine him with Kawhi and LMA. Damn.

 

[The Thriller]

Hell no.

LeBron is so much better for the youth than Kobe or MJ were.

 

[mellow]

Drama queen. It's stuff like this that turns people off of Lebron.

 

[JazzForLifee]

he was never accused for rape or gambling addiction tho


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[Ignacio]

Yeah, we should look to those who play dirty and kick multiple people in the nuts to achieve victory.

 

[FalseFlagg K]

Yeah, we should look to those who play dirty and kick multiple people in the nuts to achieve victory.

you mean KD's future teammate ??

 

[FalseFlagg K]

After game 7 it seemed like Lebron put all of the focus on himself. I don't think I heard a word in his post game interview about his teammates, coaching staff, the Warriors, etc. How about mentioning Kyrie? How about mentioning Tyronn? Maybe he did later, but in that moment all I saw was his over-the-top self-congratulations. Then there's the falling on the floor crying, then the continued crying during the trophy presentation, and the phantom broken wrist after a obviously soft landing.

Then he tweets this:

"They said u lost a step, wasn't explosive as once was, the best days was in the real view, questioned your drive, your leadership, your commitment, you don't have killer instinct, going back home is the worst mistake in your career, he got the coach fired, players traded, won't work between him and Kyrie, Him and Kev won't work, love your teammates to much, there's no way he can deliver a championship in his hometown, etc etc etc.... But guess what THATS NONE OF MY BUSINESS #StriveForGreatness #ThisOneIsForTheLand #PutSomeRespeckOnMyName Hahahaha!!! Yes sir"


Not to get too deep here but for the kids that put him on a pedestal does his narcissism create a "me first and last" attitude?

You're really trying to read into things. He's nothing but an exemplary teammate, unselfish sometimes to a fault. You don't think he would have shouldered ALL the blame if they'd lost ?

He's a terrific role model for kids. Lighten up.

 

[str8line]

You're really trying to read into things. He's nothing but an exemplary teammate, unselfish sometimes to a fault. You don't think he would have shouldered ALL the blame if they'd lost ?

He's a terrific role model for kids. Lighten up.

I'm perfectly light. It's a talking point. Lighten up.

 

[carolinajazz]

It's not just LeBron. It's an attitude borne of helicopter parenting, Kindergarten graduation ceremonies as elaborate as high school ones, everyone getting a trophy, and narcissistic primary communication channels readily adopted by the youth of today (specifically, social media).

EDIT:

GET OFF MY LAWN!

....yep, and it all started with Ali, the "self proclaimed" greatest of the world!

"Ali was able to — allowed to — popularize and commercialize trash-talking, name-calling and chest-pounding — something we’ve never recovered from — as few in the media wish to be identified as uncool, to knock something not in society’s best interests, applauding acts of bad-is-good they’d never encourage in their own."

https://nypost.com/2016/06/05/debunking-the-myths-that-have-glorified-muhammad-ali/

 

[str8line]

No. I think the blind hate that some losers insist on holding onto is much more damaging.

Not gonna bite. Nice try.

 

[str8line]

"Many people may not know that LeBron James was a highly contested addition to the 2008 “Redeem Team” that eventually won the gold medal in the Beijing Olympics. Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski and USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo felt LeBron’s behavior in the 2004 Olympics and 2006 World Championships was “immature” and “disrespectful,” and they worried greatly about adding him to a team who set out to restore Team USA’s legacy on the world basketball stage. Ultimately, executives at Nike told James that the NBA felt no obligation to include James on the 2008 team, and unless he changed his behavior towards coaches and teammates, he wouldn’t be making the trip. LeBron and his teammates won by an average of 32 points per game, and defeated Spain 118-107 in the Gold medal game."

 

[green]

A guy who wanted to win a title and did it.

Then he went home to bring a title to his hometown.

A guy who is willing to pass and would rather win than shoot it 40 times a night.

A guy who is still with the mother of his children.

A guy who hasn't been arrested.

A guy who hasn't been involved in drugs or off the court incidents.

He is the closest thing to the perfect role model for children today.

To bang on LeBron is...a bad example for our kids. He should be put on a pedestal.

 

[str8line]

A guy who wanted to win a title and did it.

Then he went home to bring a title to his hometown.

A guy who is willing to pass and would rather win than shoot it 40 times a night.

A guy who is still with the mother of his children.

A guy who hasn't been arrested.

A guy who hasn't been involved in drugs or off the court incidents.

He is the closest thing to the perfect role model for children today.

To bang on LeBron is...a bad example for our kids. He should be put on a pedestal.

Chris Rock would have a field day with this.

 

[FalseFlagg K]

"Many people may not know that LeBron James was a highly contested addition to the 2008 “Redeem Team” that eventually won the gold medal in the Beijing Olympics. Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski and USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo felt LeBron’s behavior in the 2004 Olympics and 2006 World Championships was “immature” and “disrespectful,” and they worried greatly about adding him to a team who set out to restore Team USA’s legacy on the world basketball stage. Ultimately, executives at Nike told James that the NBA felt no obligation to include James on the 2008 team, and unless he changed his behavior towards coaches and teammates, he wouldn’t be making the trip. LeBron and his teammates won by an average of 32 points per game, and defeated Spain 118-107 in the Gold medal game."

lol someone has too much time on their hands ...

 

[str8line]

lol someone has too much time on their hands ...

It was at the bottom of the Muhammed Ali article that Carolina Jazz posted in this thread. It found me...

 

[MilesDeep]

Actually, I'm a big Lebron fan, have always been, and I wanted him to win because of the relentless crap he has to endure. Even I was disgusted with his interviews after game seven. He doesn't always talk like that, thankfully, but it was hard to listen to.