Poll Will you buy a pair of Nike's new $300 LeBron James shoes?
- LeBron James, the a-hole who plays for the Miami Heat? No way.
- LeBron James, the American hero who won Olympic gold? Definitely.
- When you say "LeBron James shoes" do you mean they are made from LeBron James like alligator shoes are made from alligators? Sure, I'll buy a pair. Cool idea.
- No way. I can buy 20 pairs of Starbury shoes for that price. I won't. I won't even buy one pair. But I could.
- Yes, I'll buy a pair. And then I'll burn them. That will show him!
- Buy a pair? No. But I will stab someone in the street and take their pair.
- I don't get cheap stuff like that. To the first day of school I'm wearing the new $600 Sidney Crosby hockey skates.
- Is Nike implying his shoes are worth more than Jordan's? How dare they?! Jordan's shoes are worth more than any shoes EVER!!!
News Beloved American Hero LeBron James Set to Lead USA Basketball at the Olympics
"We have worked hard and we will play hard, but knowing everyone in the United States is pulling for us gives us an extra edge," said head coach Mike Krzyzewski.
Star forward LeBron James echoes his head coach: "Already we can feel the support from back home. I want to thank everyone for the love they have shown us."
National pride aside, Team USA has an advantage over most other countries thanks to the universal admiration enjoyed by James and Krzyzewski.
"How could you not root for LeBron James and Coach K?" said one U.S. fan in London. "How could you not pull for them in everything they do? They're wildly talented and successful, active in charities and have never been involved in any sort of legal issues. The fact that they're American – and American heroes – is almost secondary."
News Dwight Howard Starting to Think LeBron James Might Intentionally be Giving Him Bad Advice
This past week Howard, who has one year remaining on his contract with the Orlando Magic, reportedly claimed the Magic "blackmailed" him into opting into that final year, then publicly denied that report, but reaffirmed his desire to be traded by the Magic, all of which was orchestrated by James.
"I thought given what he went through in 2010, LeBron would be able to give me good advice and help me avoid the same mistakes he made," Howard said. "But it seems like he's just making things worse."
James's other suggestions to Howard have included demanding a trade prior to last season, then publicly maintaining he was loyal to Orlando, then re-demanding a trade only to the Nets, then waiving his opt out clause at the trade deadline.
James also personally designed a "Dwight Howard Magic Loyalty" T-Shirt, which has become incredibly popular among Brooklyn hipsters.
"At first, it was kind of a joke, just to see what he'd do," James said. "But then I realized that if he got his coach fired, feuded with his front office and basically alienated his whole fan base, 'The Decision' would look pretty tame by comparison."
Video Jesus Shot-Blocked LeBron James, According to Taiwanese Animation
Some Jesus portraits do kind of look like Dirk Nowitzki.
Video Cleveland Weatherman Unhappy with LeBron James Winning a Title
Can't wait for the NBA expansion teams Seattle Fog and St. Louis Humidity.
Video DJ Steve Porter LeBron "Disrespectful" Remix
This is the hot new song at all sports media-themed dance clubs.
Poll Why do so many people dislike Lebron James?
- People hate him for making them feel compassion for the state of Ohio
- Unlike many high-profile athletes, he has never committed or even been associated with a crime. That seems awfully suspicious.
- His receding hairline is a constant reminder that even the strongest of us will age and die
- People simply wish he was more humble and self-aware. You know, like Michael Jordan.
- Basketball fans feel he robbed them of getting to see the artistry of James, Mo Williams and J.J. Hickson night after night.
- I don’t know. It just feels right.
Video Even LeBron Mocked Dwyane Wade's Stupid Glasses
Lisa Bonet thinks Wade looks cool.
