The two-time finals MVP had a huge game on Sunday, scoring 35 points as the Heat tied the series against the SpursSo. Remember all that criticism of LeBron James after he couldn't come back in game one after suffering cramps in the fourth quarter? Well, during game two on Sunday, LeBron scored 35 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals, and helped lead the Miami Heat to a 98-96 road win against the San Antonio Spurs and now the NBA finals is tied up 1-1. So, now, LeBron James is the best basketball player in the universe once again!
This occasionally irrational media narrative needs to end, especially because the LeBron James: Underachieving Punching Bag stick figure hasn't actually existed in several years. LeBron has earned the benefit of the doubt. Unfortunately at this point, given everything he's done in the last two years, we can't just go back into "Let's All Laugh At LeBron" mode like we could in those halycon days when he was ringless.At this point rooting for LeBron James has become inextricably linked to supporting logic/reason/human decency.
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This occasionally irrational media narrative needs to end, especially because the LeBron James: Underachieving Punching Bag stick figure hasn't actually existed in several years. LeBron has earned the benefit of the doubt. Unfortunately at this point, given everything he's done in the last two years, we can't just go back into "Let's All Laugh At LeBron" mode like we could in those halycon days when he was ringless.At this point rooting for LeBron James has become inextricably linked to supporting logic/reason/human decency.
Continue reading... Reported by guardian.co.uk 2 hours ago.