OT: LeBronze is an attention whore

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  1. KingSpeed

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    He should do it American Idol style. All 6 GMs out there, dim the lights.... Send people to the couch for safety, etc... How hilarious would that be? New Jersey, L.A., Miami - you are our bottom three.
     
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    Scenario #1: Lebron tries to figure out a way to raise money for charity (without having to write the check himself), so he arranges this special on ESPN to do so.

    Scenario #2: Lebron wants to hog the spotlight even more, so he decides to turn his announcement into a one hour special. Realizing this could look egocentric, he comes up with the charity angle to make it look ok.


    Maybe there are shades of gray here, but my money is on scenario #2.

    In other words, I think Lebron's end game here is the spotlight, not raising money for the Boys & Girls club.
     
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    This is definitely an ego trip.

    It's too bad he didn't do the tour. He could have taken this act on the road. Hour long shows in every city. I seriously wonder if the Nike shoe tour was actually on the docket, but it leaked and the extreme backlash led them to cancel it. The backlash was so extreme that LeBron had the suitors come to Cleveland instead.
     
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    I can see the Player's Union crapping themselves right now going into negotiations if this doesn't turn out well.

    I don't think it'll be as bad as is sounds, though. He's made fun of himself before, like at the ESPY's where he came out on a throne being carried by servants. Maybe he'll do something that will throw everyone off in a positive way.
     
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    Bachelorette is probably the more appropriate show model. ;)
     
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    Is it going to be like one of those variety shows from the 70s and 80s? The King James Dancers, a few skits, and then the big reveal at the end?
     
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    "So LeBron, you can either take the MIA deal worth 16.6M, ORRRRRR....go to the Mystery City behind Door #3!"
     
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    Does that say G.O.A.T in your signature? The one and ONLY G.O.A.T. has SIX rings and Kobe couldn't sniff his jock strap let alone carry it. Jordan never needed a series handed to him on a platter like little spoiled bitch rapist Kobe did. What did Kobe chuck about 30% from the field? Jordan could puke his guts out and top that shit.

    Kobe is NOT the G.O.A.T. and never will be. Enjoy his last ring.
     
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    You really have to wonder if Wade and Bosh got tired of waiting on LeBron.

    Bosh's Agent: LeBron is going to announce on Thursday in a one-hour special on ESPN.

    Bosh: Wow... Seriously? I thought that was a joke. Fuck that guy. I'm going to Miami.
     
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    Bosh was always speculated to go to Miami first, because of the location and cap space.
     
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    Yeah, but it was widely speculated that Bosh and Wade were waiting on LeBron. Now it seems like they're either signaling that LeBron is staying in Cleveland, OR they got impatient.
     
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    I'm pretty sure LeBron knew ahead of time Wade & Bosh were teaming up in Miami. These guys had their summit meeting and I'm sure they've communicated throughout the process. LeBron was going to have at least an hour long media session when he announced his decision anyways so who cares if his 'Team' approached ESPN or not. At least the money is going to charity you can't fault him for it.
     
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    Can and will!
     
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    I don't get how the ad money going to charity is to LeBron's credit. Wouldn't ESPN ordinarily make money off of ads?

    It doesn't make sense. What does ESPN get out of this? Lots of viewers, but zero revenue, and King James gets the credit?
     
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    Maybe they're hoping that you stick around and watch Sportscenter afterwards?
     
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    Not to bore everyone with anecdotes, but in discussing this with my wife this morning she said she'd be "very interested" in watching the special. For the casual fan, you get to see a lot more of a player you hear about a lot, coupled with casual interest in where he goes to play.
     
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    Maybe he'll announce his retirement from basketball so he can pursue a career in minor league baseball?
     
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    Or that he'll sign with the Harlem Globetrotters.
     
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    I think all the World Cup hype has convinced LeBron to switch to soccer.
     
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