LeBron James, the Miami Heat's often despised superstar, committed a sin which has NBA fans and media alike don't discuss. A violation that begot such ubiquitous obloquy that James now makes even Casey Anthony seem endearing.
LeBron James is guilty of hijacking his own narrative from the media and fans.
This transgression—more commonly referred to as "The Decision"— has resulted in a reversal of public perception. Formerly lionized by all, and even anointed as the potential heir to Michael Jordan’s vacated throne by some, James has since been excommunicated by the hoi polloi.
As a result, his critics can now be spotted everywhere: sports sites, bars, basketball courts, nunneries, etc. Amazingly, their hatred hasn't ebbed over time but has seemingly escalated.
In addition to the gratuitous backlash James has received from fans, he’s also been punished by the media for defying the story they had already outlined for him, as well:
There really is no legitimate argument for why Derrek Rose was rewarded the MVP award. The facts and incontrovertible evidence demonstrate why James deserved ...
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LeBron James: The Miami Heat Star’s Worst Violation
August 19th, 2011 by Brennan Scotland Leave a reply »
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