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Why exactly do so many fans hate Lebron James?
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:06 am
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:06 am
Is it all because of "the decision"? Kobe is pretty much an a-hole and doesn't get nearly as much negative attention. Can't remember Jordan getting any of this and he was the biggest a-hole of all. I think only Boston fans disliked Magic. Why is Lebron such a target?
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Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:08 am to Palm Beach Tiger
haters gona hate? 
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:08 am to Palm Beach Tiger
Here we go again
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:08 am to Palm Beach Tiger
Here we go again
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:08 am to Palm Beach Tiger
quote:The answer you will see is, " Because he isnt the GOAT!!!!!!" Which yes, i will agree, but he is an elite player who at the end of his career has a chance to be one of the greatest. If we are going to hate people for not being the GOAT when they aren't even finished yet, then technically we should hate every player in every sport
Is it all because of "the decision"? Kobe is pretty much an a-hole and doesn't get nearly as much negative attention. Can't remember Jordan getting any of this and he was the biggest a-hole of all. I think only Boston fans disliked Magic. Why is Lebron such a target?
ETA: Or they will say because of his arrogance in the decision. Which once again, if that is the case you should also hate every good NBA player as well
This post was edited on 6/20/13 at 9:12 am
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:09 am to Palm Beach Tiger
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Kobe is pretty much an a-hole and doesn't get nearly as much negative attention.
When Kobe was considered the best in the game, he definitely got tons of hate. Just ask unknownknight.
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Can't remember Jordan getting any of this and he was the biggest a-hole of all.
He got a good bit of hate.
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Why is Lebron such a target?
Because he's currently the best in the game, and it's easier for people to voice their opinion in this day and age.
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:09 am to Palm Beach Tiger
Because people let ESPN think for them.
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:10 am to lsupride87
jealousy maybe
I think he is badass and so much fun to watch night in and night out
I think he has an incredible G7 tongith
I think he is badass and so much fun to watch night in and night out
I think he has an incredible G7 tongith
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:11 am to lsupride87
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If we are going to hate people for not being the GOAT when they aren't even finished yet, then technically we should hate every player in every sport
Except for Tiger Woods
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:12 am to lsupride87
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Because he is the GOAT!!!!!!
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:12 am to Tiger1242
quote:People hate Tiger the same way
If we are going to hate people for not being the GOAT when they aren't even finished yet, then technically we should hate every player in every sport
Except for Tiger Woods
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:12 am to Palm Beach Tiger
I for one hate the flopping and whining.
Especially from probably the most physically gifted player in the history of basketball.
Especially from probably the most physically gifted player in the history of basketball.
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:13 am to Palm Beach Tiger
My reason for disliking him is based on how he has handled himself.
I understand that to a degree, you cannot control the media hype/swirl around you, so I do not hold that against him, although he played a part in it.
The first thing that really started to rub me the wrong way was when DH was in the dunk contest, and he acted like a jilted lover. He announced that he was going to enter the dunk contest and do it on a 13' foot goal, etc, etc, only to back off of his "commitment" the following year.
The next incident was when KD won his first scoring title I believe, and Lebron put out a comment about how he could win it every year if he wanted to, but he was more worried about his team's success. Why did he fell the need to say anything? Jealousy and acting like a women.
Also the whole taking shots at Stephon M's shoes, even though the man was only marketing an affordable shoe to lower class kids, and even though Nike is notorious for their sweat shops and overpriced products.
Of course "The Decision" didn't help.
There many incidents like this that turned me off of him. He seems like he always wants the attention on him, but only when its good, he doesn't want the bad attention, just the good attention.
JMHO
I understand that to a degree, you cannot control the media hype/swirl around you, so I do not hold that against him, although he played a part in it.
The first thing that really started to rub me the wrong way was when DH was in the dunk contest, and he acted like a jilted lover. He announced that he was going to enter the dunk contest and do it on a 13' foot goal, etc, etc, only to back off of his "commitment" the following year.
The next incident was when KD won his first scoring title I believe, and Lebron put out a comment about how he could win it every year if he wanted to, but he was more worried about his team's success. Why did he fell the need to say anything? Jealousy and acting like a women.
Also the whole taking shots at Stephon M's shoes, even though the man was only marketing an affordable shoe to lower class kids, and even though Nike is notorious for their sweat shops and overpriced products.
Of course "The Decision" didn't help.
There many incidents like this that turned me off of him. He seems like he always wants the attention on him, but only when its good, he doesn't want the bad attention, just the good attention.
JMHO
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:14 am to Palm Beach Tiger
First of all, I don't hate him. He's the best player in the world right now. I respect his talents.
The decision didn't help though. I thought it was ridiculous. I don't care if he gave money to charity, he does that all the time. His constant crying to the refs and not getting back on defense is annoying as frick. And of course, the obvious flopping. Best player on the planet shouldn't be doing that. It's more of a feeling of annoyance and disappointment for me. Not hate. Although I do love a good Lebron joke.
I hate the Heat as a team though. Can't stand the annoying bandwagon fans and D Wade has become a bitch. I used to really like him.
The decision didn't help though. I thought it was ridiculous. I don't care if he gave money to charity, he does that all the time. His constant crying to the refs and not getting back on defense is annoying as frick. And of course, the obvious flopping. Best player on the planet shouldn't be doing that. It's more of a feeling of annoyance and disappointment for me. Not hate. Although I do love a good Lebron joke.
I hate the Heat as a team though. Can't stand the annoying bandwagon fans and D Wade has become a bitch. I used to really like him.
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:15 am to bigpetedatiga
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bigpetedatiga
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:15 am to Jax007
I don't hate him as hate takes too much energy & I just don't care enough bout him, as a player & a person. But my dislike is probably based on my age, as I don't like how he went out & recruited Wade & Bosh in order to win a championship.Old school players went out & won it on their own, with good teammates, granted, but none specifically recruited by the star player. And many old school players felt the same at the time.
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:15 am to okietiger
quote:See this doesnt bother me at all. I dislike him for that too. But what is ridiculous is the people who hang on every mistake waiting to say, " So and so never did that, Lebron sucks." Well that simply isn't true. Lebron has a certain way to make a bunch of grown men act like irrational women. Very interesting phenomenon
I for one hate the flopping and whining.
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:17 am to EarthwormJim
quote:
Kobe is pretty much an a-hole and doesn't get nearly as much negative attention.
When Kobe was considered the best in the game, he definitely got tons of hate. Just ask unknownknight.
quote:
Can't remember Jordan getting any of this and he was the biggest a-hole of all.
He got a good bit of hate.
I was there for both of these stars. I myself am not a big fan of Kobe. I'm saying neither of them got anything close to what Lebron gets.
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:17 am to Palm Beach Tiger
I don't hate him, but it is pretty easy to see why many do.
1. His fan boys insist on trying to claim him as the goat, which is silly.
2. The decision.
3. Flopping
4. Incidents like the mocking cough shite he did in reference to Dirk.
5. His tendency to come up small in big spots (although this may be over blown).
I think Lebron is easily the best player in the game today and by a pretty wide margin. I am neither a fan nor a hater which leaves me a great position to enjoy his spectacularly good play and his spectacular failures.
Lastly, I think people hate Lebron fans and bandwagon Heat fans more than they hate Lebron.
1. His fan boys insist on trying to claim him as the goat, which is silly.
2. The decision.
3. Flopping
4. Incidents like the mocking cough shite he did in reference to Dirk.
5. His tendency to come up small in big spots (although this may be over blown).
I think Lebron is easily the best player in the game today and by a pretty wide margin. I am neither a fan nor a hater which leaves me a great position to enjoy his spectacularly good play and his spectacular failures.
Lastly, I think people hate Lebron fans and bandwagon Heat fans more than they hate Lebron.
This post was edited on 6/20/13 at 9:19 am
Posted on 6/20/13 at 9:18 am to bigpetedatiga
quote:Not saying I disagree with any of this, because these can be valid points, but who are some great players that you do like? I would assume you dont like Jordan or Kobe either, but you would like players like Durant/Shaq
My reason for disliking him is based on how he has handled himself.
I understand that to a degree, you cannot control the media hype/swirl around you, so I do not hold that against him, although he played a part in it.
The first thing that really started to rub me the wrong way was when DH was in the dunk contest, and he acted like a jilted lover. He announced that he was going to enter the dunk contest and do it on a 13' foot goal, etc, etc, only to back off of his "commitment" the following year.
The next incident was when KD won his first scoring title I believe, and Lebron put out a comment about how he could win it every year if he wanted to, but he was more worried about his team's success. Why did he fell the need to say anything? Jealousy and acting like a women.
Also the whole taking shots at Stephon M's shoes, even though the man was only marketing an affordable shoe to lower class kids, and even though Nike is notorious for their sweat shops and overpriced products.
Of course "The Decision" didn't help.
There many incidents like this that turned me off of him. He seems like he always wants the attention on him, but only when its good, he doesn't want the bad attention, just the good attention.
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