The LeBron Card

5 thoughts on “The LeBron Card”

1. Dear Mr. Litton,

   Now maybe I’ve been living under a rock or something but I don’t understand what “race card” was being played in reference to LaBron. Maybe the “race card” is nothing more than a “joker” (feel free to groan. It is a bad joke)

   On a side note if memory serves me correctly when Jabbar went to Los Angeles he was traded and didn’t go as a free agent.

   All the best

   Louis

2. Good Morning from Omaha,

   Jealousy and envy are terrible things. Fortunately…most people don’t give a hoot in hell about Lebron and his trip to south beach. If owners can be charged with collusion why not the players. I know they don’t have the power to keep others from making a living, but there is no doubt collusion was involved.

   On the occasion when I pass through NBA games on t.v. I have noticed they don’t show much above floor level at most games….and when they do most of the arena’s are about half full. HMMMMM…could it be that the people are not buying what the NBA is selling.

   If the sun comes up in east, I hope Miami NEVER gets a chance to play for a championship. remember they are only allowed to have one ball on the court at a time. If everyone wants it, no one is going to get it.

   Strive for excellence, nothing but your best.

   Gene

3. Drew,

   Once again, you have captured an emotion that I think those of us that love the NBA are feeling right now. The way LeBron left reeks of self-importance and ego. Unfortunately, I think that is what is driving Carmelo as well.

   As for the race card, I believe the first person to deal that card was Jesse Jackson when he referred to Dan Gilbert treating LeBron like a runaway slave. If I recall correctly, slaves did not get paid millions of dollars for doing something they love! It is incredibly sad that this fiasco continues on….

   As you said it is bad for the NBA, the fans, and the kids who must wonder why adults are so stupid sometimes!

   Thanks again for you insight!

4. Any chance that this is just carefully orchestrated hype? You know, the idea there’s no such thing as bad publicity?

   Every game in Miami will be a sellout; that’s a given. But now every away game featuring the Heat will also be a sellout because every fan able to be present will want to vent his/her rage at LeBron for what he’s done. It’s sort of like the Pistons and their “Bad Boys” status a few years ago. Or perhaps the notoriety that the Raiders enjoy as the league’s misfits. You’ve done a few cartoons on that over the years, Drew.

   When I saw the clip of the interview with LeBron playing the race card, I wanted to hurl something at the TV. I had to remind myself that I couldn’t afford to buy another TV set. And I had to limit my invective to sputters because my two young daughters were in the room. They asked why Daddy was mad at the TV. I didn’t answer.

   I saw LeBron play the Spurs live once. It was his rookie season, and the Spurs were in their prime. But I could tell the kid had talent. The thing about talent is that it tends to draw vultures. I think if that LeBron had really followed his heart instead of the vultures, he would still be playing in Cleveland and he would still be respected. Now he’s ruined his fan value.

5. Harry, Great commnets!