NBA Screwed?: James Leaning Towards Heat

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by dmek25

SS its been said he will make his decision in the first 10 minutes of the show. what are you guys going to fill the rest of the time with? i love me some Lebron, but im getting to the point where enough is enough

Analysis, live interview with LeBron. This will rate higher than any taped programming we would have had there.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Analysis, live interview with LeBron. This will rate higher than any taped programming we would have had there.

One trickle of entertainment I have found in all of this is how ESPN is hyping it and SI is bashing it.

LeBron James' TV spectacle fitting end to wild free-agent process - Jack McCallum - SI.com

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by mredskins

One trickle of entertainment I have found in all of this is how ESPN is hyping it and SI is bashing it.

LeBron James' TV spectacle fitting end to wild*free-agent process - Jack McCallum - SI.com

Funny thing is, I agree wholeheartedly with SI. But I'll probably watch ESPN tonight!

LOL

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Funny thing is, I agree wholeheartedly with SI. But I'll probably watch ESPN tonight!

LOL

Even the guy who wrote the article for SI is going to watch it! LOL!

As I write this, there are still about 12 hours until this newest reality show hits the airwaves. Still time for 100 more crawls, 1,000 more educated projections, a million more tweets. I'll probably watch "The Decision," because, like so many others in my business, I am a prisoner of the process. I told my wife to buy the popcorn, and I'll bring the Pepto-Bismol.

Read more: LeBron James' TV spectacle fitting end to wild free-agent process - Jack McCallum - SI.com

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Analysis, live interview with LeBron. This will rate higher than any taped programming we would have had there.

I get that it's all about the dollars, but my god man. The amount of coverage is nauseating. "The Decision" brought to you Bing and University of Phoenix? Barf. It's NON STOP on ESPN. I know it's big news, but how many different ways can you break it down? Sheesh.

It was my understanding that Maverick Carter/Worldwide Wes & Co. contacted ESPN with the idea for the hour-long show, as long as they were able to sell the ad space.

You know LeBron is loving every minute.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I get that it's all about the dollars, but my god man. The amount of coverage is nauseating. "The Decision" brought to you Bing and University of Phoenix? Barf. It's NON STOP on ESPN. I know it's big news, but how many different ways can you break it down? Sheesh.

It was my understanding that Maverick Carter/Worldwide Wes & Co. contacted ESPN with the idea for the hour-long show, as long as they were able to sell the ad space.

You know LeBron is loving every minute.

No comment

[hooskins]

skinsfan69, there is a market though that is why it is on.

ESPN didn't get to where it is currently at by airing TV which was not highly rated, got attention, etc. Although you and I probably share that opinion, I think many don't. I think younger generation especially. Not ESPN's fault, rather what society is interested in.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by hooskins

skinsfan69, there is a market though that is why it is on.

ESPN didn't get to where it is currently at by airing TV which was not highly rated, got attention, etc. Although you and I probably share that opinion, I think many don't. I think younger generation especially. Not ESPN's fault, rather what society is interested in.

i can see broadcasting it live, for about 10 minutes or so. but an hour??? i just don't get it. he hasn't even won anything and he flat out quit on his team in the playoffs.

[MTK]

It's big news, hell even the guys on NFL radio are talking about Lebron. I'm getting tired of it too but it will die down by the end of the week.

[SmootSmack]

And just in time...

Lebron Sued By Man Claiming To Be His Father - CBSSports.com Message Boards

[dmek25]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

And just in time...

Lebron Sued By Man Claiming To Be His Father - CBSSports.com Message Boards

another guy out there trying to make a buck. for the love of god....

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

And just in time...

Lebron Sued By Man Claiming To Be His Father - CBSSports.com Message Boards

I thought this guy was Lebron's father

Anthony McClealand.

Her name is Gloria Marie James, and she's a testy, diminutive woman with a serious set of lungs: "I'm loud, can't help it." She got pregnant at 16, and it's been just her and her "Bron Bron" ever since. She says the father was a casual sex partner named Anthony McClelland, who by now is well-known within the state and county penal systems. He's been convicted of arson and theft, to name just two of his many transgressions, and he certainly wasn't the one to help Glo out of her monetary hardships.

[hooskins]

Bill Simmons on ESPN is very critical of this whole hour long show and LeBron too.

I wouldn't say all of ESPN one way or another.
Bill Simmons: Countdown to the LeBron James decision - ESPN

[MTK]

Don't worry, Favre-fest is ready to fire up once Lebron's coverage dies down. Hope everyone is ready to see him tossing the ball around to high schoolers.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Don't worry, Favre-fest is ready to fire up once Lebron's coverage dies down. Hope everyone is ready to see him tossing the ball around to high schoolers.

Wasn't he already throwing to high schoolers last week? I get the feeling the Favre-Fest 2010 version won't be like the past few seasons. He needed that ankle surgery to play this year went ahead and had it done, plus this year's Vikings team is as good as any team he's had his entire career. I think it's a forgone conclusion he's playing this year.