President Obama Remarks On James' Return To Cleveland
Perhaps the most interesting (and civil) soundbite regarding LeBron James making his return to Cleveland tonight comes from President Obama who said these words today: "It's going to be brutal."
James faces the team, and the city, that many say he betrayed.
For the record, yet again, GET OVER IT!
James gave the city almost ten years of his NBA career, having been drafted by Cleveland in 2002. That's more time than most employers give employees before they're laid off (remember last year's recession?), downsized, or furloughed.
Again, James doesn't owe any of us anything.
He doesn't put money in fan's pockets. He, like all other professional atheletes, takes money out of fan's pockets when fans chose to pay for tickets (season, or other) to see him play. He hasn't asked anything from the fans other than they treat him with the respect and dignity he deserves as a human being.
So on the evening that former LeBron James teammate Mo Williams remarks that LeBron returning to Cleveland is "almost like your ex-girlfriend coming to your wedding", I'm expecting the return to be a civilized and mature one.
We've already had immature behavior and fights this week in the world of sports that ending up having dire consequences.
But for the fans (and coaches) who won't be able to control themselves and act accordingly, I'm looking forward to seeing those people get ejected, fined, and never again be allowed back in a Cleveland stadium again.
Love him, or hate him, LeBron James' is going to do what LeBron James feels is right for LeBron James - just as you do in your own everyday life.
Enjoy watching Miami take on Cleveland tonight. Game time 8:00 pm.
Side Bar: President Obama had the stitches sustained in last week's basketball game removed today. He was hit in the lip by Rey Decerega, director of programs for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, who called the game "all in fun". The president received 12 stitches to his upper lip.
Cavs vs Miami update. James rips Cavs. Scores 38 in 118-90 triumphant win - hopefully silencing spoiled fans and critics everywhere.
Perhaps the most interesting (and civil) soundbite regarding LeBron James making his return to Cleveland tonight comes from President Obama who said these words today: "It's going to be brutal."
James faces the team, and the city, that many say he betrayed.
For the record, yet again, GET OVER IT!
James gave the city almost ten years of his NBA career, having been drafted by Cleveland in 2002. That's more time than most employers give employees before they're laid off (remember last year's recession?), downsized, or furloughed.
Again, James doesn't owe any of us anything.
He doesn't put money in fan's pockets. He, like all other professional atheletes, takes money out of fan's pockets when fans chose to pay for tickets (season, or other) to see him play. He hasn't asked anything from the fans other than they treat him with the respect and dignity he deserves as a human being.
So on the evening that former LeBron James teammate Mo Williams remarks that LeBron returning to Cleveland is "almost like your ex-girlfriend coming to your wedding", I'm expecting the return to be a civilized and mature one.
We've already had immature behavior and fights this week in the world of sports that ending up having dire consequences.
But for the fans (and coaches) who won't be able to control themselves and act accordingly, I'm looking forward to seeing those people get ejected, fined, and never again be allowed back in a Cleveland stadium again.
Love him, or hate him, LeBron James' is going to do what LeBron James feels is right for LeBron James - just as you do in your own everyday life.
Enjoy watching Miami take on Cleveland tonight. Game time 8:00 pm.
Side Bar: President Obama had the stitches sustained in last week's basketball game removed today. He was hit in the lip by Rey Decerega, director of programs for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, who called the game "all in fun". The president received 12 stitches to his upper lip.
Cavs vs Miami update. James rips Cavs. Scores 38 in 118-90 triumphant win - hopefully silencing spoiled fans and critics everywhere.
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