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LeBron, Meet Your New Teammate: Shaquille O'Neal
The Cavaliers and Suns have reached a deal in principle to send Shaquille O'Neal to the Land of LeBron, Yahoo! Sports reports. Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic and a pick to Phoenix. No confirmation from @THE_REAL_SHAQ yet. [Yahoo!, Twitter]
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By Ben CohenComment by Chris Hanson's Axe: Allen Iverson has to be so pissed right now. By the time Shaq got to this apparent "willing to be... 5 Responses | Other threads
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All Kobe Bryant and LeBron James Got Were These Lousy T-Shirts
TMZ on LeBron's "egotistical" shirt: "For the record—you won't see Kobe Bryant wearing a shirt with his individual accomplishments plastered on the front of it during his championship parade today." Wanna see what Kobe wore to the parade? More »
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Comment by Steve U: the type of guys who wear a Metallica t-shirt while attending a Metallica concert when they are actually in Metallica. You... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Mr. President, Meet The King
LeBron and a "group of close friends" visited Barack Obama in the White House Monday. I know The First Fan is busy saving the world, but doesn't he have aides to tell him the Lakers won the NBA title? [AP]
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By Ben CohenComment by the earl of weaver: I didn't really read all that, but I'm pretty sure Ben just insinuated that Obama has AIDS. 6 Responses | Other threads
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Surgeons All Up In LeBron's Face
LeBron James had a benign growth removed from his jaw yesterday. The good news is that surgery went fine, but the bad news is that he refused to shake hands with his doctors. [AP] -
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How LeBron Could Have Avoided Handshakegate Without Shaking Hands
Sports columnists must love LeBron James. Not only does he provide fanciful fodder during the regular season and permit them to wax rhapsodic as witnesses during the playoffs, but even when his season is done, he gives them the material they need for their next-day opinions. More » -
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We Were All Witnesses
"Well, that guy is not in the league anymore. The other 2-3 is now on the good side now. That other 2-3 is gone, so we don't have to worry about that no more." [LeBron James, after his last-second shot won Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals] More »
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Comment by Random ESPN Source: Everybody who is a Cleveland sports fan remembers where they were when it happened, like the Kennedy assassination or Sept.... 7 Responses | Other threads
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The Posnanski Curse Proves Fatal For Cleveland
Pity the NBA fan whose interest in the next round hinged upon a Kobe-Lebron showdown. Not to be. Orlando's magicicianship was too formidable, even to those who Witnessed. Hopefully this match-up will prompt the Henson cobbling team to create a Hedo Turkoglu muppet. [SI] -
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Uh Oh, Cleveland
No one is saying the city of Cleveland should be panicking right now, but it does seem like hoarding canned goods and putting your life savings into mason jars would not be the worst idea in the world. All is ... not well. More » -
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Chinese Investors Eye Stake In Cavs, Signifying Something Or Other About LeBron
Over the weekend came news that a group of Chinese investors were looking to buy a 15 percent stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is a big deal, not least because it would mean the Chinese now own most of our debt and a share of our favorite basketball player. More »
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By Tommy CraggsComment by MattinglysSideburns: The Cavs' new investor is reportedly a Hong Kong-based conglomerate called New World Development Co., though the company flatly denies... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Media Meltdowns
Don't Cancel That SI Subscription Just Yet
A Cleveland television station wallows in Cleveland's tough loss to Orlando in Game 2 Friday night. Wait, what's that you say? Something about LeBron? CAVS WIN!? WHAT? WHAT? [ESPN] -
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"Wouldn't It Be Amazing If LeBron Saved Our Season?"
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to tips@deadspin.com. Subject: Morning crap More » -
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That Wasn't Supposed To Happen Was It?
Let me double check this ... yes, the Orlando Magic did beat Cleveland last night in Game One of the conference finals. That was certainly unexpected. More » -
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MVP Award May Finally Earn LeBron James Some Publicity
The Plain-Dealer says LeBron James will be named the MVP today. He also wins a new Kia, which is awesome because I hear his Datsun pickup is rusted out. [Cleveland Plain-Dealer]
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Comment by Weed Against Speed: Instead of a Datsun, wouldn't it make more sense if LeBron drove a LeCar? 9 Responses | Other threads
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Meet Your Weekend Deadspin Guest Editor, In The Most "Weekend" Sense Of The Term
I'm Moe, and contrary to what some of you seem to be insinuating, I haven't smoked weed in such a long time you would probably have to carbon-date my urine to find any trace. More »
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By MoeComment by ClintonPortishead: You misogynistic commenters with your patriarchal value systems and love of traditionalist power structures make me sick. The phallic overcompensating... 18 Responses | Other threads
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The Cavaliers Seem Pretty Happy With Themselves Right Now
If the NBA were a horrible Michael Bay movie, this is the part where the bad guy would mutter "I fear we've awakened a sleeping giant." Then a Boston Celtics flag would flutter in slow-motion.* More »
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Comment by DM: It's quite alright that Anderson Varejao called Ray Allen a racist, huh? "You don't hit a man in his [groin]," he... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Your Easter Weekend NBA Man Meat
The 2008-09 Cleveland Cavaliers have earned a reputation as being not only an excellent basketball team but also a loose, fun-loving crew. This fun apparently includes drawing fake tattoos on each others' backs. More »
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By Pete GainesComment by Fawn Liebowitz: Has anyone filed their taxes yet? Alas, this is my chore tonite... 38 Responses | Other threads
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Worlds Collide
LeBron James Pretends He Knows Who Alex Ovechkin Is
What happens when the world's greatest basketball player meets the world's greatest hockey player? In one word .... awwwwk-ward. More »
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Comment by LemursGT: Aww how cute. Two articles about hockey on the same day. Let me say how shocked I am that one... 6 Responses | Other threads
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LeBron James Saved From Dwyane Wade's Band-Aid Menace
Dwyane Wade was having a lot of fun putting those decorative Band-Aids on his face and NBA fans were starting to take notice. So naturally the league had to put a stop to that. More »
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Comment by Father of 2 Future First Rounders: The NBA - The No Fun League. Wait, that doesn't make any sense. Shit. 3 Responses | Other threads
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By Pete GainesComment by J-No: What you missed while trying to decide between a West Wing or Arrested Development marathon for passing the time during... 4 Responses | Other threads
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In Which LeBron and Kobe Pretend There are Other Players on the Court
This pro hoops season, more than anything else, has revolved around Kobe Bryant and LeBron James's nuclear war to prove which of these two men is the greatest basketball player in the solar system. More »
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Comment by UkraineNotWeak: Evening all. I'm proud to say I've not watched one moment of NBA All Star Weekend. 25 Responses | Other threads
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LeBron James and His Yellow Cardigan Vow to Save the Pitiful Dunk Contest
By, at last, deigning to compete in what was once All-Star Weekend's signature event. More »
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Comment by Old Brian and New Brian: Preliminarily? I love the use of that word in such a trivial context. Either he's going to do it or... 3 Responses | Other threads
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LeBron James Stunned To Learn He's Just Like Other People
The most bizarre thing happened in the Pacers-Cavs game last night—all-world superduper star LeBron James was not treated like the special little snowflake that he is, but like a real NBA player. More »
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Comment by Athens Grease: "No, no, no. Mine goes 'Da na na na na NA na', and theirs goes 'Da na na na naNA... 3 Responses | Other threads
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TNT Sells Out H-O-R-S-E?
I'm not sure if this is real or just idle (but completely believable) speculation, but USA Today is reporting that the game of All-Star H-O-R-S-E will actually be G-E-I-C-O, to the delight of the sponsor. More »
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Comment by MrRedDevil: For the right price, it could be F-L-E-S-H-L-I-G-H-T. 3 Responses | Other threads
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Would Anyone Else Like To Humiliate The Knicks This Week?
Kobe Bryant scored 61 on Monday. LeBron James put up 52 and a triple-double on Wednesday. What's next? Kevin Garnett scores 45 from inside a water torture cell? More »
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Comment by Jehovahs Witness Protection Program: Except for Spike Lee. He wouldn't do that to a friend. Come on, Spike, why can't you just do the right... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Nine-Fingered Kobe Enough To Stop LeBron James
How confident is Kobe Bryant that he deserves the MVP Award? He intentionally dislocated his right ring finger before their game last night and still dispatched the Cavaliers with relative ease. More »
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Comment by Adonis: "Intentionally" dislocated his finger? Ha, more like his wife dislocated it after Kobe's failed attempt at the Shocker during and afternoon... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Kobe vs. LeBron: ¿Quien Es Mas Macho?
The 31-7 Cavaliers will play the 31-8 Lakers tonight in the greatest regular season game in history until they play again next month. More »
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Comment by ClintonPortishead: If that photo took place in Utah, they'd be legally married. 1 Responses | Other threads
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More Fantasy Fuel For You Cleveland Browns Supporters
Expanded version of that LeBron James State Farm ad surfaces on the Innertubes. Includes the phrase: World Champion Cleveland Browns. [Sparty And Friends]
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Comment by Shakey: LeBron, you're stupid. Next thing you know... + Watch video KABLAMO! 3 Responses | Other threads
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LeBron James: Sicker Than Sick
• We get it. You're good: What is the reality here?That the Cavs are the best team in the NBA right now or that the Celtics free-fall is more than just a temporary speed bump. More »
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By DAULERIOComment by FedEx Pope: Yeah, who's got time to fact-check? Psh, it's not like it's his job or anything. 8 Responses | Other threads
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Sir Le Bron And The Legend of Crab Dribble
Where the hell did LeBron James come up with his ridiculous "crab dribble" yarn to explain away his traveling call against the Wizards? He's quite a storyteller! More »
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Comment by Matt Sussman: It's a good technique to use. Y'know ... in a pinch. 7 Responses | Other threads
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Nike And LeBron To Cover All Of Cleveland In A Fine White Powder
I have seen some questionable game day promotions in my time, but the one that Cleveland has cooked up for their big Christmas game against Washington may just take the cake. More »
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Comment by MarkKelsosMigraine: Hey Duaners, throw out your picks for great movies to watch on Christmas with your wife/girlfriend. Non-Xmas themed picks please. 49 Responses | Other threads
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LeBron: Don't Start Printing Those #23 Knicks Jerseys Just Yet
Not sure if you've heard, but the summer of 2010 is a rather important one in the NBA. More »
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Comment by Sculptor?!? I just met her!: So, how much extra money are we supposed to throw at you for getting our hopes up again, LeBron? 7 Responses | Other threads
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Lebron's Crazy High School Life Gets Ice Cube
From the gang called...wait: "It's a grounded character study of teenage life in small town America, but it's also an exploration of the American Dream and the wish-fulfillment aspect of what his life has become." Oh. [ESPN The Mag]
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By DAULERIOComment by Turner Wingo: It's ironic, Cube had the booze James had the chronic... 2 Responses | Other threads
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NBA Superstars Are 1) Annoyed With Former Superstars, 2) Trapped in Elevators and 3) Very Good at Basketball
Remember on Thursday when Charles Barkley said Lebron James was alienating his teammates with all his talk of his impending free agency in 2010, and that he should "shut the hell up"? Well, you didn't think King James was going to take that lying down, did you? Heck no. On Friday, he fired back, BIG TIME: More »
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By Gourmet SpudComment by Beer-Fart: Barkley is right and LeBron does indeed need to shut his pie hole. Barkley, however, is free to open his pie... more » | Other threads
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LeBron's New Shoes Are Apparently an Aphrodisiac
So, Nike has released the latest ad for LeBron James's line of shoes, and it features Nicole Scherzinger from the Pussy Cat Dolls. If you're the kind of person who has always longed for a hoops-based soft core porn movie, today's your lucky day, partner. More »
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Comment by ceedat: This is too funny. Lebron refuses to let me hate him. *Nicole Sherzinger comment* more » | Other threads
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LeBron Would Head To Europe for $50 Million a Year
$50 million just so happens to be about $30 million more than any NBA team can pay under the salary cap. That sound you just heard is the NBA brass trying to figure out if they need some sort of superstar carve out in the salary cap structure. Either that or getting a capless division set up in Europe. But surely, LeBron's just bluffing, right? More »
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By Clay TravisComment by Perroneous: I'm just spitballing here. But, why don't we just pay him in Canadian dollars? more » | Other threads
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LeBron Better Learn Himself Some Greek, Just in Case
So far, it's been an interesting summer for David Stern and his beloved NBA. Mr. Stern has watched as one of his former referees was sent to the butt-farm, and as nearly half of his League fled for the Euro-lined courts of, well, Europe. More »
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Comment by Thatjusthappened: Which one of Lebron's four characters would show up to Greece to pick up the check? I'm thinking smooth Lebron... more » | Other threads
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LeBron Raymone James Donates $20k to Barack Obama's Presidential Campaign
Actually to a committee dedicated to electing Obama since personal contributions are capped at $2,300 per election. Early in his career as pitchman for the Gods, Michael Jordan remarked, "Republicans buy sneakers too," when Harvey Gantt's senate campaign requested he donate money. Gantt was then embroiled in a nasty North Carolina race with Jesse Helms. Ultimately Gantt would lose twice thanks, in no small measure, to Helms' willingness to use blatant racial appeals. (Remember the white hand crumbling up the job application?) More »
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By Clay TravisComment by JoeyBellesGPS: Good, now Lebron and his multi millions can be taxed to hell. more » | Other threads
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Let's Start Guessing Where LeBron Will Play In Two Years
The summer of 2010. That's when LeBron James will shun Northeast Ohio, get a plane ticket, head to New York City, play basketball, and win a championship with either the Knicks, the Nets, or an amalgamation of the relocated Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers, the Long Island Clizzers. More »
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By Matt SussmanComment by T-dawg: Uhm, not in Seattle. Fucking David Stern. more » | Other threads
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The Truth Really Does Hurt. Just Ask LeBron and The Cavaliers
The NBA Closer is written by Matt McHale, who watched some legendary basketball yesterday. When he's not being really freaking impressed by Paul Pierce and LeBron James, he can be found being...really freaking impressed by Paul Pierce and Lebron James at Basketbawful. Enjoy!
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By BasketbawfulComment by kurt9988: Cleveland GM Danny Ferry needs to dump Ben Wallace, who is washed up and worthless. Maybe LeBron will pull... more » | Other threads
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LeBron's Mother Is Not Someone With Whom You Should Trifle
Last night's Celtics-Cavaliers Game 4 tilt will be remembered for two things: First, LeBron James' ridiculous, "you know, I could do this all the time if I really wanted" driving dunk, and, mostly, James' mother yapping at the Celtics who were wrapping her poor boy, and James responding with a subtle, "Sit your ass DOWN." When we remember the last time Momma James made news, it becomes clear that's not the first time LeBron's had to put his mom in her place.
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By LeitchComment by RachelRayIsTheDevil: Few things are quite as entertaining as an unglued sistah. Just stand clear. more » | Other threads
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