I loved how he basically said in his press conference (though not in so many words) "I'm rich and famous and they're not". As someone who views money and power as being really all that matter in life, good on him for saying something you're just not "supposed" to say. If it was me I would have gone further than he did. I would have said it in so many words. "At the end of the day, I'm still better than them because I'm rich and famous and they're not."
Him being rich and famous does NOT make him better than me. Money does not determine who's "better" than someone else. It only determines that he has more......lots more........money than me.
The man is a clear example of the only problem money solves is poverty. He has a ton of issues he needs to address.....and he certainly needs to grow up and learn the concept of "team player" especially since as long as he's with Miami, he'll be no more than a
part of the process. Always the bridesmaid........never Dwayne Wade!
I also liked in the "Decision" when he basically said he wants success without having to work hard for it.
That separates him from being the leader (hence the "King") and Dwayne Wade's sidekick. He had a team that he could've gotten everything he wanted. Oh....wait.....he did get EVERYTHING he wanted. He just couldn't seal the deal as the leader so he sells his soul to follow Dwayne Wade's shadow for the rest of his career....sweet.
Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, or any of the other greats in basketball did NOT have the same attitude. They were willing to give it their all in order to get the rings and titles. Maybe that's why they succeeded and Lebron quit and played second fiddle to another team.
One day you may realize that success is synonymous with WORK. Even Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian (who were first known as famous for being famous) eventually had to put the work in to make the money and stay successful. And the sex tapes probably didn't hurt.
Why should he if he doesn't have to? Yeah I know he didn't win the title, but again its fame and fortune that really matter.
Fame and fortune are what really matter to you, but Lebron wants rings and titles; he took a paycut to join Miami. So it's NOT just money and fame that do it for him. Dan Gilbert told him there were no shortcuts, and looks like he's right huh?
I don't think he's feeling so good right now which is why he said that everyone who's hating on him will wake up the next day to their "miserable" lives. I know of a city that ain't too miserable right now.....at his expense.
They feel great and the hits keep coming! They would've been "miserable" had the Heat won the finals.....but that didn't happen.
I'd stab him in the back and take his fame and money from him in a heartbeat, because hey it everyone for themselves.
Looks like you'll never learn; Lebron has what he has because he's been working at it since he was a kid. He made the sacrifices, endured the pain, and embraced the process it took to get him into the NBA as an 18 year old teenage phenom. No one gave him what he has; he actually.....wait for it........hold on.......
WORKED FOR IT!
If you're not going to put the work in, you'll continue to sit on the sidelines living vicariously through everyone else while putting a dent in the couch with your ass!
I don't foresee myself ever making Lebron's money, but I certainly won't dismiss the possibility. I'm not even employed right now, but it's not because I sit around waiting for someone else to do it for me. I've learned new skills that fit in with the needs and issues this economy provides and I've managed to help myself and a few people in the process. I have nowhere to go but up as long as I continue to get off my butt and put in the necessary work.
I couldn't agree more; as soon as his maturity level catches up with his talent, only the sky will be his limit.
I think his posts are immature and pretty self-indulgent, but it gives me something to think about. He's nowhere near as bad as other people on this forum.
