Comments on: Lebron James Fined $25K for Skipping Post-game Press Conference

By: LeBron Daily

LeBron Daily — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:17:44 +0000

Now, that Bron is a part of the Big Three (Him, Bosh and Wade) I wonder how criticism will go over with him… and the others… when they lose a tough post season… assuming they get to the post season.

By: Tempdeisel

Tempdeisel — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:43:54 +0000

Listen. Lebron James is by far one of the most talented players and atheletes in the NBA and the world for that matter. For that reason he is put on a pedastal and his every action is judged by people like you and me. As a competitor I can understand James’ frustration with losing. At the same time the dude needs to Sac up and be a man. This isnt high school where you can be a poor sport or a sore loser and its accepted because your an immateur kid. This is the NBA, this is the biggest stage in basketball and for him to have walked off the court without shaking hands is inexcusable. “I cant congratulate a team that just beat me up” . Thats a BS cop out, sore loser remark if ive ever heard one. Be a man Lebron James. nobody cares that he ditched out on the media, the media usually ask insensitive and rediculous questions anyway. But the fact that you dont shake hands and then you dont apologize for it when asked about it is unacceptable. I have lost a lot of respect for him as a person, his talent is undeniable but the dudes a bitch.

By: rapidshare man

rapidshare man — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:18:14 +0000

honestly?, it may be OK for him to behave like that on the day of his loss, but it is inexcusable for him to still show hostility towards Orlando a few days later. I’m sure he would not have been fined if he had just said something like “I obviously was very upset after the loss and didn’t handle it well. I would like to apologize for how I acted and congratulate Orlando on a great series”. But he didn’t say that, instead he gave an explanation that actually made it worse!! He continued to be a sore loser and did not come to his senses. So I can understand why the fine was imposed…

By: famous

famous — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:25:59 +0000

well the only reason why the nba charged him cuz they need the money they spent on recession ( $125 Million ) they gonna start fining every player soon !

By: chris

chris — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:40:06 +0000

the 25k obviously doesn’t leave a dent in his wallet and nobody’s saying lebron is now a horrible guy but it was just a message to both players and viewers (especially the kids) that this was not the right thing to do. no matter how you view it, it’s bad sportsmanship. high-profile athletes have for sure dealt with bigger disappointments in better ways:

http://thebleacherbums.wordpress.com/2009/06/06/the-king-hit-with-25k-fine-after-snubbing-reporters-and-magic/

(we just started and would appreciate the visit and any comments)
cheers

By: tre_03

tre_03 — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:16:41 +0000

When did disagreeing with someone make you a “hater”? And WTF is a hater anyways??? I think it’s a made-up term so that people who eff up can claim some sort of bias or jealousy as the root cause instead of just being responsible adults.

The NBA makes money because it markets it’s stars. If the stars refuse to be a part of the whole NBA package (which includes media time), why SHOULDN’T the player be fined? I mean…it’s a rule that the players have to make themselves available to the media after the game. LeBron didn’t. Broken rules=fines. Same for everyone else. Being tired had nothing to do with it because if he would have collapsed from exhaustion after WINNING a game, you best be sure that he’d have his @$$ at the press conference talking about the win. LeBron was pissed that he lost and he didn’t want to talk about it. I can see that, but that doesn’t mean that it’s right. Being one of the highest paid players in sports means that after getting your @$$ handed to you in game 6 you have to go out and answer question from the media about getting servers. That part sucks, but I’m sure that fat playoff check more than makes up for it.

By: CapnHaddock

CapnHaddock — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:09:17 +0000

By: cleveland_rocks_cavs_baby_everybody_is_hating_on_KING_LBJ

cleveland_rocks_cavs_baby_everybody_is_hating_on_KING_LBJ — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:37:30 +0000

all yall bitchez are hating on LeBron Jame just becuz yall no he is a great basetball player in he with CLEVELAND i feel where yall come frm cuz ill b doin da same THING bt yall need 2 stop blowin dwn on my nigga mr MVP 08-09 if he would of had a lil bit more help frm the other player we would did good in won it all we did good with Williams,West,Gibson,Wallace,Z,Andy,JJ,DJ,Wright,TK,Wally Saha,sorry if i 4 got anyone like 4 real we got a hell of a team in cleveland are players jus need 2 started feeling good about them self or sould i say they (SWAGGER) in dats how we go be #1 in the NBA bt any who aint nobody hotter then us (PLIES BABY)

i really dont care bout other teams bt why yall hating on LBJ yall jus mad cuz yall want him on yall team but iam go b the one to speak for LeBron fuck yall pay him lolz dudez hater

By: honestly?

honestly? — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:38:46 +0000

I agree with polmbo 100%. I don’t see why Lebron James had to stay and have the media ask retarded questions about why they lost. He worked hard to get to the conference finals, played hard when he got there, and it sucks to lose at that point, no matter who you are. Let him get away from the court after a depressing loss. There’s no need to fine him for doing something most of us would do given the situation.

By: Business to Business: Lebron James Fined 25K by NBA for Snubbing Media

Business to Business: Lebron James Fined 25K by NBA for Snubbing Media — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:10:56 +0000

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By: Wowsas101

Wowsas101 — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:08:28 +0000

Who cares? He is an overpaid cry baby. He should be fined double that. All these pro athletes are douchebags who cry over any little thing. If these kinds of people are role models, our youth are screwed……..

By: Brumley30

Brumley30 — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:05:53 +0000

Are you kidding me? Give the guy an effin’ break he just worked his butt off and lost! I don’t think he was a sore loser he was just tired from doing most of the work.

By: Sports & Recreation: Lebron James Fined 25K by NBA for Snubbing Media

Sports & Recreation: Lebron James Fined 25K by NBA for Snubbing Media — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:30:58 +0000

By: polmbo

polmbo — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:05:28 +0000

Ill tell you what when the media stops asking dumb fucking questions then you can start fining players. If you guys what the interview i can give you a taste.

Dumbass #1: How does it feel to lose and be knock out of the payoffs again?

Lebron (what he wanted to say): It fucking sucked. I hate fucking losing and I can’t do everything by myself.

Lebron (what he would have said): Nobody likes to lose. yada yada. Time to start working to make myself better for next year.

Dumbass #2: Now that you have lost what do you plan to do?

Lebron (what he wanted to say): Go to Disney Land? What the fuck do you think I’m going to do. I’m going to take a little break, Then I’m going to work hard to become an even better player and pray to god they find someone better than Ilgauskas.

Lebron (what he would have said): Nobody likes to lose. yada yada. Time to start working to make myself better for next year.

By: hoop junkie

hoop junkie — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:42:14 +0000

He was all too happy with the posing every time he scored in game 1… Until the Magic stole the game at the end.