“I can dance. But there’s a time and place for that. And I don’t think that it was then and there.” ~Derrick Rose
Please, I’m assuming he thinks the right time to dance is probably around the same time as when he was supposed to legitimately be taking the SAT’s in high school —you know, never— to qualify for college?
Get over yourself DRose, it was All-Star intros. You were there to have fun & entertain the fans, not pretend like you just had a root canal done.
I also don’t want to hear that he’s some kind of stone-cold assassin. Just stop it. He’s the reigning MVP, right? His own head coach was running the East squad last night, right? Then why didn’t he have him on the court at the end of the game? Wouldn’t that have been “the time & place” to prove you’re all business when it comes to playing ball, even if it was just an exhibition game? Wouldn’t the final 10 seconds or so have been the proper, “then & there”, for a serious dude like DRose?
I saw Rondo & D-Will at the point, both scoring & facilitating, during the comeback in the 4th qtr. Where was Rose, the best PG in the game, hell, THE MOST VALUABLE PLAYER in ‘11-‘12, after the 4:00 mark of the 3rd qtr.?
My bad, he must have been too busy “caring” over on the bench.
(w.W.)
Oh yeah, because if I’m a head coach in the all-star game, I definitely want the two players from my team, who have been injured recently, to get significant minutes in a game that means NOTHING AT ALL.
And if I’m in D-Rose’s shoes, seeing these jackasses dancing around like a bunch of frat boys who just shoved some 4Loko-soaked tampons in their assholes, fuck I’d be embarrassed to be seen with them.
Yeah, he takes the game too seriously. I’d rather have a guy like that on my team than a selfish prick who giggles after turning the ball over because he’s too afraid to take the last shot in a game that, again, MEANS NOTHING! HE LITERALLY HAD NOTHING TO LOSE!
On top of that, D-Rose has to waste his time talking to reporters and talking strategy about a game he KNOWS he won’t play in. So why did he come? Because he understands it’s a tremendous honor and the fans still want to see at least a little bit of him, since they voted him in and all. Besides, who can turn down warm weather in February? (Even if it’s in Orlando).
With regards to the SATs and school bullshit, who gives a fuck? That shit was four years ago, and nobody cared then. You wanna criticize his game or his personality, fine. But if we’re calling people out for shit they did in high school, then I might as well listen to Colin fucking Cowherd, and all the other dime-a-dozen crackers who try to make this game about something they can turn into a headline on the New York Post. +1 for mentioning college qualifications when he’s next to the guy who didn’t even bother to go.
It happened again. LeBron had another 4th quarter (and overtime) to forget. Take a look at LeBron’s play-by-play (not including defensive rebounds):
4TH QUARTER
7:31 - LeBron makes jumper. MIA 77- LAC 76.
7:18 - LeBron draws a charge
7:11 - LeBron turnover. MIA 77 - LAC 76.
5:48 - LeBron misses 1 of 2 free throws. MIA 79 - LAC 80
4:16 - LeBron makes 2 free throws. MIA 82 - LAC 80
2:44 - LeBron misses layup. MIA 82 - LAC 83
2:15 - LeBron turnover (offensive foul). MIA 82 - LAC 83
1:21 - LeBron misses 1 of 2 free throws. MIA 83 - LAC 83
0:33 - LeBron misses jump shot. MIA 84 - LAC 83
0:27 - LeBron fouls Chauncey Billips while shooting a three pointer (questionable call). Billips makes all three. MIA 84 - LAC 86
0:16 - LeBron misses 1 of 2 free throws. MIA 85 - LAC 86
0:05 - LeBron misses 1 of 2 free throws. MIA 86 - LAC 86
= = = = = =
OVERTIME
3:49 - LeBron misses jump shot. MIA 86 - LAC 88
3:29 - LeBron turnover. MIA 86 - LAC 88
2:39 - LeBron misses jump shot. MIA 86 - LAC 90
2:05 - LeBron misses layup. MIA 86 - LAC 90
1:24 - LeBron assists Chalmers. MIA 89 - LAC 90
CLIPPERS WIN 95-89
And don’t forget he missed a clutch 3-pointer two nights ago in an overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors, after not taking a shot in the fourth quarter.
There are a lot of unanswered questions: What is going on with LeBron James? Have a small group of reporters, and a large group of haters, actually affected the current best basketball player in the world? Is it mental? Are the fans on twitter in his wheelhouse? Are the jokes about LeBron choking becoming a mini-reality for James?
With a history of clutch performances in his past, James certainly has proved he can come through when his team needs it, but performances like last night’s make us all constantly question if he will come through?
I honestly think he needs to see a sports psychiatrist. Seemed to work for Ron Artest (for a couple months). Maybe Phil Jackson’s available? Or Tim Tebow? As loyal basketball fans, we deserve the opportunity to see LeBron at his best.
Either way, we win. If we get answers to the questions above, and LeBron figures out the mental side of the game, we’ll get to watch a runaway train. If those questions are asked time and time again this season, and for the rest of his career, we’ll get to enjoy one of the most fascinating sports figures of all-time.
Got ‘em, the only reason I don’t follow you is because every post on your blog makes me insanely jealous. Case in point, this wonderful piece right here.
As for the rest of you, follow Got ‘Em, Coach.
The Woj, agreeing with me that Lebron James is basically a sociopath.
EDIT: No wait, the ending is the best: “And here’s how the Year of LeBron James finally ended in a balmy night in June: Dirk Nowitzki was taking his team, his trophy, his talents to South Beach.”
Perseverance pays off for Nowitzki, Mavs - NBA - Yahoo! Sports
Have the Heat already taken tonight’s game 4? According to ESPN, they have. Click the picture to see a larger version.
CONSPIRACY! I KNEW IT! FUCKING ANGEL OF STERN!
“How about six rings from now?”
Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James: The debate continues…
(Source: thetickr)
Is Tim Donaghy a scumbag?: Probably
Did he make a great point?: Definitely.
Do I love NBA-related conspiracy theories?: YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT, BABY! IT’S FAAAAAAAAAAAAANTASTIC!
Former NBA Referee Exposes NBA For Allowing Lebron James To Travel At The Miami Vs Bulls Game
I mean really though, if you start off your season like THIS, it’s sort of expected you make it to the finals. And at this point, anything but a title would be a disappointment. Not only for these guys, but for everyone else.
Is this a joke? WHO WOULD BE DISAPPOINTED IF THESE GUYS LOST?! I hope they lose, then die.
I’m serious, I hope Lebron James’ tendons get cut, and as he tries to crawl away, I get to rip his jaw out, and bash in his skull with it, and eat his brains and gain his knowledge.
