My people, my people, my people. The internet is full of commentary on Lebron’s actions, or shall I say lack of action, after the CAVS loss on Saturday to Orlando. Lebron didn’t shake hands with the winning team nor did he speak with the media.
I’m kind of on the fence about this, because I can understand both sides. Lebron was hurt and thought silence was better than saying something he would probably regret later. I get that. BUT I do think it shows great sportsmanship when you can lose and still shake your opponents hand.
Tony Pluto from the Plain Dealer bought up a good point…he’s only 24 years old. Pluto’s column challenged all of us to remember how we were at that age. Could we have handled millions of dollars coming out of high school and having every move we make monitored by media? It was a good question. My answer is no.
Lebron is entitled to have a bad day. An off moment. A lapse in good judgement. His nickname is “King James” not King Jesus! The man isn’t perfect. He is a man. A HU-man being. Prone to flaws and character inconsistencies like the rest of us.
Would I have liked to have seen him shake hands with the Magic? Yes. Will I condemn him for not doing it. No! Give me a break people. Does one night cancel out all of the GOOD things he has done and is still doing?
Let’s all take a deep breath and look at the positive. The CAVS had a great season. The team had a chemistry that was undeniable and hopefully it will be even better next year.
This “shake-gate” will pass and Lebron will still be the wonderfully gifted athlete that he is. Don’t kill the man with malicious words for this one act.
It’s time to move on!
GO CAVS!!!
Take Care,
Danita
June 7, 2009 at 2:31 am |
I am thrilled to hear someone look at this so rationally. And this too shall pass and let us remember all the positiveness that has transpired through LeBron. I moved away from Cleveland almost 5 years ago to NC but I still follow and care about LeBron. Let us grow from his goodness and learn from his mistakes. I cannot imagine being his shoes at such an early age and doing as much “Good Stuff” as he has done for others in many areas. He had a bad day like all of us, but we are usually in front of cameras and hundreds of fans. Let’s move on and upward bound.