But with school now behind me, I have been catching some of
the NHL and NBA finals. And this caught my eye the other day. In case you missed
it, and were not sure whether or not LeBron James was the greatest basketball
player in the world, he clarified it for you by stating, quite simply, that he
is the greatest player in the world. This was in response to a recent question
about whether or not the injuries that the Cleveland Cavaliers are currently
suffering from have changed LeBron’s thinking in the finals. Well thanks for
setting the record straight King James!
See for yourself:
What I found most interesting about this was not that LeBron
said this. We have all seen his amazing skill, heard of his unsurpassed work
ethic, and seen his many successes. And we know he has never been shy about
proclaiming how good he is. What I found most interesting is the non-reaction
he has received after saying this….non-reaction from the press, basketball
fans, and other players. It’s almost as if people have said yea, not only is he
the greatest, but he also has great self-awareness and an uncanny knack for
speaking the truth!
From what I have seen, I would have to agree with LeBron. He
is the greatest in the world at basketball. But I guess that doesn’t mean
people have to like him. And it’s no wonder that many do not. The world has
certainly come far from the days of the humble athlete, shy around cameras and
the press, who always speaks only of his team.
