Through all of his debauchery there are a few things we can learn from King James.
James came into the NBA straight out of high school. While his basketball skills proved more than ready, it seems he was missing out on some of the maturity he needed. Whether that be his “decision” making skills, communication skills, PR skills, Hiring the correct people who can help you in these areas skills...Lebron was obviously greatly lacking many skills he needed to be truly respected in the NBA. The first thing LBJ taught us: Know when you’re ready for something and know when you’re not. Know what the “entire package” entails and be ready for every aspect of what you commit to, not just one. You can be the most talented player in the NBA, but with the worst attitude, not a lot of people are going to be buying your jersey.
When Lebron asked ESPN to give him an hour to make “the decision,” some think that was his worst career move yet. I mean, it can’t get much worse? Or can it? Not to mention he tried to say the entire production was to raise money for children. I think he has enough money to simply hand it to the Boys & Girls club and doesn't need an hour on ESPN to do it. Just sayin'. How does he explain the charade of him, Bosh, and Wade at the American Airlines arena strutting down a platform last July to show off the “new trio?” If you’re going to be good at something, be humble about it. With anything you do, no matter how good you are, you have to be humble. The humble professionals always win the hearts of those around them. Thanks for reminding us the hot heads usually lose the fans, Lebron. You never saw Jordan or Bird pulling these kind of shenanigans.
Once Lebron had committed to the Miami Heat he guaranteed an NBA championship. (Actually, more than one..) I don’t think I need to describe what happened next. This one is simple….don’t overpromise. I mean, really.
LBJ’s quote of the year came last night when asked by the media what he thought about the people who wanted him to fail:
"At the end of the day, all the people that were rooting on me to fail, at the end of the day, they have to wake up tomorrow and have the same life that they had before they woke up today, They have the same personal problems they had today. I'm going to continue to live the way I want to live and continue to do the things that I want to do with me and my family and be happy with that."
So basically your response to “fans” after not winning an NBA championship you guaranteed, “Oh well, I’m still rich, and you’re still poor compared to me.” YIKES. Talk about a communications blunder; one of about a million this year for James. I think we can all learn two simple things from yet another awful interview for Lebron: 1. Think before you speak. 2: Don’t drastically insult or mock those that support you and pay your salary on national television.
It’s sad, really, when you think about it. A phenomenal basketball player, but in so many ways, doesn’t know what it takes to truly be a professional. Oh well, at the end of the day, he had to wake up a loser today, not me; Looks like he needed to bring a little more talent to South Beach.
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