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Why root against Lebron James but for Phil Mickelson?
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:26 pm
The MSB most popular theme is to ridicule LeBron James, but the second most popular theme is to ridicule Tiger Woods, and usually, support Phil Mickelson. What gives?
LeBron is the best player in the world in a team sport. LeBron's team has won 2 of their 5 Finals appearances, but only once has his team lost as the favorite.
Mickelson plays an individual sport but has never been the best in the world.Mickelson has won 5 of his 86 Majors, coming in 2nd or 3rd 15 times.
LeBron is a top 5 player in NBA history already, yet he is criticized for his failures more than any athlete I can ever remember. Phil is lauded as a fan favorite despite his lack of success compared to all-time greats. Hell, you could argue that the height of Phil's popularity was prior to his first Major win in 2004 when he was popularly referred to as the best golfer to never win a Major.
I believe the MSB, along with most of the country, has an irrational hatred of players who have the abilities to challenge the historic GOATs in a given sport. There is no other way to explain why players like Tiger Woods, LeBron James, and Alex Rodriguez are so polarizing, yet someone like Mickelson is so beloved. There is no fear that Mickelson will ever challenge for the GOAT in golf - people love him because he keeps Jack Nicklaus's legacy safe.
Spare me the responses of "The Decision", TW's scandal, and A-Rod with steroids - these players were hated/feared long before those incidents.
LeBron is the best player in the world in a team sport. LeBron's team has won 2 of their 5 Finals appearances, but only once has his team lost as the favorite.
Mickelson plays an individual sport but has never been the best in the world.Mickelson has won 5 of his 86 Majors, coming in 2nd or 3rd 15 times.
LeBron is a top 5 player in NBA history already, yet he is criticized for his failures more than any athlete I can ever remember. Phil is lauded as a fan favorite despite his lack of success compared to all-time greats. Hell, you could argue that the height of Phil's popularity was prior to his first Major win in 2004 when he was popularly referred to as the best golfer to never win a Major.
I believe the MSB, along with most of the country, has an irrational hatred of players who have the abilities to challenge the historic GOATs in a given sport. There is no other way to explain why players like Tiger Woods, LeBron James, and Alex Rodriguez are so polarizing, yet someone like Mickelson is so beloved. There is no fear that Mickelson will ever challenge for the GOAT in golf - people love him because he keeps Jack Nicklaus's legacy safe.
Spare me the responses of "The Decision", TW's scandal, and A-Rod with steroids - these players were hated/feared long before those incidents.
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Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:27 pm to slackster
Make it stop
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:27 pm to slackster
Mickelson is like able. Lebron is a tpos.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:27 pm to slackster
TW isn't playing this week...
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:28 pm to slackster
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Lebron James
is a douche
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Phil Mickelson
even bigger assclown
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The MSB most popular theme is to ridicule LeBron James
Or suck his dick. This board is pretty split b/w fanbois and haters.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:28 pm to slackster
Love watching FIGJAM lose.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:29 pm to bamafan425
Phil with a bird.
Just Nitro split the next fairway. Green light for Phil this weekend.
Just Nitro split the next fairway. Green light for Phil this weekend.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:30 pm to BRgetthenet
His "financial consultant" gave him the green light to dump a couple mil in stocks before weeks end.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:31 pm to bamafan425
He's shooting a 64 today.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:31 pm to slackster
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yet he is criticized for his failures
He is criticized for forming a super team.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:32 pm to slackster
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LeBron is the best player in the world in a team sport
no, he isnt.
is he the most physically gifted? absolutely. but the game is also played mentally. is his basketball IQ very high? of course. not the point. there is an "it" factor that he simply doesnt posses. Brady does. Jordan did. Some soccer player I couldnt pick out of a line up does. Its that thing that made Jeter so great compared to A-Rod. (besides the awesome whoremongering Jeter does)
Lebron doesnt have it. period.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:32 pm to slackster
quote:where is the hate for peyton manning?
I believe the MSB, along with most of the country, has an irrational hatred of players who have the abilities to challenge the historic GOATs in a given sport
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:33 pm to slackster
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:33 pm to bamafan425
He was cleared of that lie.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:35 pm to Fearthehat0307
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where is the hate for peyton manning?
I'm certainly not a fan of his.
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:36 pm to craigbiggio
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He is criticized for forming a super team.
So his "super team" is getting blown out by a much better team in the Finals, and you hold this shite against him?
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:37 pm to slackster
Why dislike baloney but really like whipped cream?
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:37 pm to slackster
one is black, one is not black
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:37 pm to Fearthehat0307
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where is the hate for peyton manning?
Start a "Manning is better than Joe Montana" thread and see how that shakes out...
Posted on 6/13/14 at 1:37 pm to jcole4lsu
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Brady does.
Where did it go after 2004?
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