Guest boatboatboat Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 LeBron James is tired. Tired of carrying the Cleveland Cavaliers. And tired of Charles Barkley.A week after James ripped his general manager’s team-building efforts, drawing criticism from the media, including TNT’s “Inside the NBA” crew, the Cavs star let loose to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin:“I’m not going to let him disrespect my legacy like that,” James said of Barkley. “I’m not the one who threw somebody through a window. I never spit on a kid. I never had unpaid debt in Las Vegas. I never said, ‘I’m not a role model.’ I never showed up to All-Star Weekend on Sunday because I was in Vegas all weekend partying.“All I’ve done for my entire career is represent the NBA the right way. Fourteen years, never got in trouble. Respected the game. Print that.”If that wasn’t enough, James went on to describe the outspoken Hall of Famer as “a hater” who “wanted to retire a long time ago” from broadcasting, but is “stuck up on that stage every week.” James called for Barkley to convey face-to-face the criticisms he levied on television, pointing to Cleveland’s schedule, which features three games on TNT in February. “Screw Charles Barkley,” added James, before adding, “I’m tired of biting my tongue. There’s a new sheriff in town.” No word on whether LeBron blew on his pointed index fingers and put his hands back into a fake holster on his hip.[Follow Ball Don’t Lie on social media: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tumblr]LeBron’s comments came in response to Barkley’s criticism a week earlier, when he called James “inappropriate, whiny, all of the above” for his plea to the front office for another “f***ing playmaker.” The Cleveland Cavaliers have given him everything he wanted. They have the highest payroll in NBA history,” said Barkley. He added of James, “He’s the best player in the world. Does he want all the good players? He don’t want to compete? He’s an amazing player, but they’re the defending champs. … He’s got Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. Does he want everybody? He don’t want to compete? He want to be the favorite all the time? It just pisses me off that a guy that great doesn’t want to compete.”Barkley has wavered on LeBron’s legacy for years. He called James “disrespectful” in 2008, suggesting he should “ ” about his future free agency, and then described “The Decision” special during his eventual departure to the Miami Heat in 2010 “a punk move.” However, after LeBron’s first title, Barkley said, “I do think he can be better than Michael. I thought I would never compare somebody to Michael Jordan, but this guy, LeBron James, he does everything well.” He reversed course again last year, saying, “He’s not going to be in the top three” greatest NBA players in history. LeBron James appears on the NBA TV set with Charles Barkley after 2012 NBA Finals. (Getty Images) In that same 2016 interview with Bill Simmons on HBO, Barkley added, “I will say this about LeBron James: I’ve never seen a man coming out of high school who has handled the success, been a great player, never got in a stitch of trouble — it’s probably been the greatest career ever.” So, that should give you an idea of Barkley’s true regard for James as well as the 53-year-old’s strange reasoning.[Sign up for Yahoo Fantasy Basketball | Mock Draft | The Vertical | Latest news]First asked about Barkley’s latest comments after a win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, James told reporters, ““He has to do that. mean, it’s good for the ratings. That makes no sense in the world. Ever since I picked up a basketball at age 9 I’ve competed every single time, so you can never question that about me. But that’s Charles. He’s the guy who has to sit on a panel and says stuff like that, but at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter. That means absolutely nothing. I wasn’t even watching last night.”Asked again after Monday’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks, James changed his tune, setting Barkley ablaze like few have ever done. And Barkley’s come under plenty of fire. The next “NBA on TNT” segment is Thursday night, and Barkley is probably furiously perusing the Internet for ammo to use against his favorite target. I just hope he brings up the time LeBron didn’t pay for his birthday cake.I think I’m most excited for this new LeBron James who takes a blowtorch to everyone in sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjt Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Sounds like a temper tantrum from Lebron Chuck was spot on with everything he said. Lebron wants to be player, coach, and GM. Guy is an entitled pussy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boatboatboat Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Yes LeBron is a pussy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deemer Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Best role model of any modern day athlete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sheckler Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 While I agree with Chuck, Lebron certainly has a point. Lebron seems to have shown nothing but respect for the game, how to be a leader on and off the court (no big news stories about him) Chuck just seems angry. As much as I hate seeing that queer Curry chewing on his mouthguard him and Lebron have been great on and off the court. Tough to say that about SUPERSTARS nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timely Hitting Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Sounds like a temper tantrum from Lebron Chuck was spot on with everything he said. Lebron wants to be player, coach, and GM. Guy is an entitled pussyNot only that... but his criticism was just absurd. The Cavs have spent nearly 30 million dollars more than any team in the NBA the past two years. They are well over the cap, and are restricted because of the cap. I don't like Dan Gilbert, but what is Gilbert supposed to do? Is Lebron mad they didn't match the dreadful Dova contract? LeBron looks like a baby in this entire ordeal. Rips his team for not spending enough even though they spend more than anyone. Makes his team draft Kay, and then whines that Kay isn't ready to win games now and rips him in the media. Blasts his teammates publicly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timely Hitting Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 http://cavaliers.247sports.com/Bolt/Watch-Why-LeBron-James-wanted-Kay-Felder-45966834 “No disrespect to DeAndre and to Kay, you think we can rely on them to help us win a playoff game right now?” James asked. “And it’s no disrespect to them. But it’s like, it’s not fair to them.” Makes the Cavs draft Felder. Rips the Cavs for rostering Felder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybagadonuts Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 LeBrick tilting!!! Where's Disabler to post his dumb siren thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHHEAD Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Charles rattling feathers Part of his gig and precisely why he earns millions in his current job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timely Hitting Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Charles rattling feathers Part of his gig and precisely why he earns millions in his current job.rattling feathers... so damn stupid you can't even get that right. ruffling cages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boatboatboat Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 ... so damn stupid you can't even get that right. yea I cant believe FH missed on that one It's not rocket surgery to get an expression right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Square Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Cavs are struggling some and he is worried about something an analyst even though it is the outspoken Charles Barkley has to say , seems like Lebron is a bit distracted and not very happy with his teams situation at the moment. He has a point but at same time it is what Barkley is now paid to do , get ratings even if it's by causing drama lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHHEAD Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 I like to rattle feathers, always have. Ruffling is for queers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Aristatel Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cop Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Can't imagine giving a single Fuck about this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeinkeToWarrick Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Can't imagine giving a single Fuck about thisThis is 100x more relevant to a gambling forum than 99% of your posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpleandy Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 ruffling is for queers lolololol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cop Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 This is 100x more relevant to a gambling forum than 99% of your posts That is true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deemer Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Lebron spot on, per usual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downsouth Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Cavs need to get Carmelo and maybe Cousins or another all star. Just let them be like those old Playstation teams where you kinda custom make your roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sheckler Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Cavs need to get Carmelo and maybe Cousins or another all star. Just let them be like those old Playstation teams where you kinda custom make your roster. Used to play "all whites" vs all stars Big country bryant reeves vs shaq was always the go to matchup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryRunSome Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 LOLOL WWE errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I mean NBA Never change fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajt Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Chuck is right though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijoe066 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Lebron saying this in case he goes down the tube in playoffs. "I told you in JAN what we needed" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRevolver Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 I do respect LeBrick for firing back at Barkley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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