For those of you who followed the Toronto Raptors this season, you will know something of the team's late slide out of playoff contention to finish at 9th place in the Eastern Conference. You will also have known that the Chicago Bulls got to play against Lebron's Cleveland Cavailers team in the 1st round of this year's NBA playoffs. Well, the 1st round has come and gone with Chicago being ousted by Cleveland and the Cavs now playing against Paul Pierce and his Boston Celtics (who finished 4th in the East). Now, NOW...after that 1st round, Lebron opens up about the team's true intentions concerning the end of the regular season. He admitted recently to actually CHOOSING their 1st round opponent! Can you believe it? Here's the stinking proof: Lebron's Childish Confession
Here's what the article specifically quoted Lebron as saying: "'We knew this team would push us,' James said. 'That's not taking anything away from Toronto, but with Bosh being out the rest of the season and all those injuries, it just didn't seem like they even wanted to make the playoffs at the end of the season. So it probably would've ended up in that same way if we had played Toronto like it was last year.'" Another thing the article states is this: "What hurts Raptors fans all the more was Bosh was knocked out for the season during that game in Cleveland and later it was the Cavailers who put all their starters back into that meaningless game during the fourth quarter as the Raptors closed the gap to ensure a Toronto loss." What makes it even dumber is that Lebron chooses NOW (after they defeat the Bulls and now that the 2nd round has already begun) to open up about this juvenile stupidity. If he truly feels awful about it, he should have confessed immediately after the fact (or he could have even told his team not to do this, which would have been wiser). The fact that he didn't and that he even APPROVED of these actions shows that he is just like the vast majority of athletes and celebrity figures: an egomanical, egotistical, selfish, hypocritical, hot-headed, and whiny jerk (not to mention bully). Contrast that with the humble attitude of Jon Foreman (the leader and founder of the popular modern rock band Switchfoot.) This man has repeatedly showed true humility and grace in his character throughout his storied career. Check out these song lyrics as proof from the band's 2000 album, Learning to Breathe. The song is titled: "Erosion":
Oh, Erosion, would You wash away my sins?
Oh, Erosion, I need a second shot again
Oh, Erosion, would You break my heart again?
Oh, Erosion, I am a broken-hearted man
The link for this song is here: The "Erosion" song These old song lyrics show that Jon and the members of the band realize their true place in life and that they are NOT the most important figures out there. There are still sins and imperfections that must be worked on and eradicated. There are still people to cherish and care for and hope to give. This video further evidences this as fact: Jon Takes the Time to Care for Fan Now, maybe Lebron would have done this, or maybe he wouldn't have but to do so would establish him as a hypocrite whereas Jon Foreman seems genuine in his life. Lebron also is much younger in age than Jon is (Jon is 33 while Lebron is approximately 24), but that still doesn't excuse Lebron's behaviour. You don't use the troubles of another team to decide who you want to face in the playoffs, Lebron! Don't blame it on them; blame it on yourself. Let the teams fight it out and rightly deserve their standings. You just act like a gentleman and do your job. So folks, in short, stick to the genuine people in life such as Jon Foreman and his band; you won't go wrong. The band's current album is entitled Hello Hurricane, and I recommend it for any fan of rock music. You'll never regret picking it up! Here is where you can view Switchfoot's website: Switchfoot's Band Page
Finally, I will link to the recaps of the latest sports action. First, the latest Blue Jays games, and then the latest game from the Montreal Canadiens.
Jays vs Athletics: Game 2
Jays vs Athletics: Game 3
Jays vs Athletics: Game 4
Halak Does it Again for Montreal & Stones Pittsburgh in Game 2
Whew, what a lot of linking and typing! I'll be back with more later on. You folks enjoy reading this post, especially the rant against Lebron James. Be back later!
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