For years we have watched Dwyane Wade and Lebron James basically be selfish (on and off the court). Their selfish attitudes were only magnified during the 2011 NBA Finals.
We are hearing key words coming from Wade, James and even their apologist coach, Erick Spoelstra. We are hearing that we (and every other critic) is merely an 'outsider' and any possible criticism is merely 'noise.' All three of them have strategically thrown those words out there day after day.
It is easier for them to deflect than to absorb. It is easier to dismiss than to admit. It is easier to self praise than to accept criticism.
In the post Game 6 press conference, it is laughable to watch James repeatedly talk about how his only allegiances are to his teammates and himself. And he says it ad nausea, following the Nazi rule that if you say something enough that it will become true.
Lebron, it is not true that you are selfless. It is not true that you are mature. It is not true that you do not seek short cuts. This is not Nazi Germany and you can't brainwash us or 'market' your brand to the wise.
And certainly it is not about your teammates Lebron. Mo Williams just tweeted, "Dallas just healed my HEART."
After the Miami Heat's Game 5 loss, Lebron talked about how he could've made more plays. He was quick to point out that he still had a triple double though. He will always focus on his image. There is no real intrinsic value to the team concept.
Pawns don't have much value to a 'king.'
When Lebron was asked if it bothered him that so many people were happy he lost, he answered that they still would have their own personal problems and their own lives. Translation: 'No. I'm still better than them.'
Lebron, you are not better than somebody just because you have more power. Until you learn that lesson you will be plenty hated. Then again, when power is the barometer and not love then undoubtedly you have no intention of caring about such sense.
Lebron was literally crying as he left the court. But we should not make him any sort of sympathetic figure. He was not crying because he did things the right way and came up short. He was crying because he lost a degree of glory.
In our neanderthal sports culture, we've deemed rings to be glory and Lebron is still at zero. He wants to be the next Michael Jordan and zero is still a long way from six.
This video is dedicated to the D-Lame, Jester James and the 2011 Miami Heat. We're sorry that we lesser thans burdened you with our noise.
