LeBron quitting on team USA.

[HizzleRocker]

Report: LeBron James done playing for Team USA Basketball - CBSSports.com


At age 28 - he won't play this summer. And at age 31 - he won't play in the Olympics.

Thoughts?

 

[shitsho]

He probably already has the highest usage rate in the NBA among players that make it to the Finals. He needs to rest so I have no problem with it. He has more rings to win. Haters will of course have an issue. Just proves they really know he is the best on the planet.

 

[RobToxin]

I think this gives another guy a shot at getting to play in the Olympics.

I grew up when no NBA players were allowed in the Olympics and young kids got the chance to shine.

Quite frankly, give me a bunch of scrubs who pull off the greatest upset in Olympics history (1980 US hockey team) over a bunch of millionaires whose only reason they held American flags over their chest on the medal podium was to hide a corporate logo.

It doesn't bother me at all if an NBA player says no to the Olympics.

 

[BOTSLAYER]

I would love to see him go after another gold but new guys have a chance now and he will be old then...shit so will I!!!! FML then

 

[LAKERSUSCBAM]

He probably already has the highest usage rate in the NBA among players that make it to the Finals. He needs to rest so I have no problem with it. He has more rings to win. Haters will of course have an issue. Just proves they really know he is the best on the planet

You don't see Kobe quitting on the US team - especially after playing in last Olympics in his 30's.... Yup am comparing the two so I have a problem with Lebron quitting at all of age 28.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I think it's fine, just giving other players to have opportunites. He had his time, tine to pass it on.

 

[shitsho]

He probably already has the highest usage rate in the NBA among players that make it to the Finals. He needs to rest so I have no problem with it. He has more rings to win. Haters will of course have an issue. Just proves they really know he is the best on the planet

You don't see Kobe quitting on the US team - especially after playing in last Olympics in his 30's.... Yup am comparing the two so I have a problem with Lebron quitting at all of age 28.

I didnt realize that Kobe was the standard Lebron has to emulate. Who cares besides you how long Kobe played? Besides Lebron has already bypassed Kobes contribution and has played in 3 Olympics to Kobes 2.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

He probably already has the highest usage rate in the NBA among players that make it to the Finals. He needs to rest so I have no problem with it. He has more rings to win. Haters will of course have an issue. Just proves they really know he is the best on the planet

You don't see Kobe quitting on the US team - especially after playing in last Olympics in his 30's.... Yup am comparing the two so I have a problem with Lebron quitting at all of age 28.

Not that Kobe is any measuring stick to what James should ever do, but perhaps figure in the number of post season minutes each has played the last 3 seasons and then factor in how many more James will more than likely be playing the next few seasons.

He (James) is looking to some day be remembered as the best NBA player of all time, not the best Olympian.
Let some new blood in the Olympics anyway.

 

[BOTSLAYER]

If LBJ doesn't play in next olympics he never would have won gold without kobe thus asterisk every thing LBJ has ever done. Even if he does play since he won't be playing against kobe in the olympics asterisk that too.



Beat Sman to it hahahahaha

 

[shitsho]

If LBJ doesn't play in next olympics he never would have won gold without kobe thus asterisk every thing LBJ has ever done. Even if he does play since he won't be playing against kobe in the olympics asterisk that too.



Beat Sman to it hahahahaha

S-man will be all over that one.

 

[RobToxin]

And not only that, but he has to win a gold medal with montsho, Botslayer, Turnup and me as his teammates.

Otherwise it doesn't count.

 

[Malibu]

LeBron is always about himself and nothing will change that. He doesnt care about regular people and there everyday lives. Hell he doesnt care to know who is real father is and getting his drug addict mother help. He cares about himself and his boys thats all.

 

[shitsho]

And not only that, but he has to win a gold medal with montsho, Botslayer, Turnup and me as his teammates.

Otherwise it doesn't count.

I'm money in the bank. When I let it go from 3 pt range I dont even bother watching it go through the net. Lebron would be the first superstar player with a platinum medal if I were on the team.

 

[trojanfan12]

No problem with this. He's played in 3 Olympics, has 2 gold medals. Let another guy take his place and have a shot.

As a Laker fan, I wish Kobe had played a little less for the Olympic team. The players on the Olympic teams end up playing virtually "year-round" when you factor in the Olympic team commitment plus their NBA team. It takes a toll on these guys!!

 

[shitsho]

LeBron is always about himself and nothing will change that. He doesnt care about regular people and there everyday lives. Hell he doesnt care to know who is real father is and getting his drug addict mother help. He cares about himself and his boys thats all.

Even if you knew what you were talking about whats wrong with that? I dont need another grown man worrying about me.

 

[BOTSLAYER]

I will slash through the lane like a tall nash in his prime!!!

LeBron is always about himself and nothing will change that. He doesnt care about regular people and there everyday lives. Hell he doesnt care to know who is real father is and getting his drug addict mother help. He cares about himself and his boys thats all.

LMAO not to get into this and as if anything you are saying carries weight but unless you know what it is like to deal with a true addict or absent parent don't judge.

 

[BOTSLAYER]

Even if you knew what you were talking about whats wrong with that? I dont need another grown man worrying about me.

You mean another grown up man you would have to take care of. The fact he did overcome all that is pretty awesome.


Side note, I think he finally hired a PR rep because what he said after the 2nd ring was perfect. Try hating on a guy who over came a drug addict single mother. He will be loved and in one of those 30 for 30s in a few years.

 

[RobToxin]

With montsho jacking up the threes and Botslayer slashing the lane....

guess that leaves me to flop like a Texas-born Ginobli.

 

[hockey878]

No problem with this. He's played in 3 Olympics, has 2 gold medals. Let another guy take his place and have a shot.

As a Laker fan, I wish Kobe had played a little less for the Olympic team. The players on the Olympic teams end up playing virtually "year-round" when you factor in the Olympic team commitment plus their NBA team. It takes a toll on these guys!!

especially when you consider he volume of games lebron has played in the 18 months. lockout shortened season, finals. olympics. full season, finals. Ok with the guy resting a little bit. Not like we are devoid of talent on the wings anyway. It'll give guys like Paul George a chance to step up

 

[Heatles84]

He probably already has the highest usage rate in the NBA among players that make it to the Finals. He needs to rest so I have no problem with it. He has more rings to win. Haters will of course have an issue. Just proves they really know he is the best on the planet

You don't see Kobe quitting on the US team - especially after playing in last Olympics in his 30's.... Yup am comparing the two so I have a problem with Lebron quitting at all of age 28.

Where was Kobe to help "save the USA team" back in 2004 when we won the Bronze?