LEBRON JAMES
REALLY, JESSE?
Unlike a lot of folks in my generation, I am not a hater of Jesse Jackson. I respect him first as an elder and second, for the many things he has done to help disenfranchised people across the globe. Now, there are some *other* things about him I take issue with or have questions about. But you’ll never catch me out her saying “f*ck Jesse Jackson.” He’s part national treasure, part symbolic ruins of days past, grasping for a place in an era which has rendered his modus operandi outmoded.
When I heard his comments about the Lebron James situation in Cleveland, I must say I was disappointed. Not in his assessment; there was an air of entitlement and possession in Cavs coach Dan Gilbert’s remarks about his former star player. While I can appreciate the pain that both the franchise and the city are feeling, it’s laughable to act like Lebron wouldn’t be Lebron if it weren’t for their nurturing. The league has changed and you won’t probably wont see another Patrick Ewing loyalty story again today.
But the Lebronathon and the coach’s bitter response came the same day as the Oscar Grant verdict. You mean to tell me that on the same day another cop was practically exonerated for cutting down yet another Black man’s life, the most important thing Jackson could comment on was Lebron freaking James? That’s one thing for a writer, but for a civil-rights activist who, despite his detractors and controversies, still has a broad national platform?
The “I marched with King” leg that Jackson has stood on for so many years is worn out. While Al Sharpton has become more synonymous with exposure vs. importance when it comes to Black issues (and the occasional non-issue), Jesse is right behind him compromising his own legacy with each poorly selected and/or self-serving cause. His statement on James seemed like a cry for attention, but if he truly wants relevance, he should use his considerable influence for something worthwhile.
We don’t need Jackson to do pop culture commentary; there are plenty of writers who are more than capable of reading Dan Snyder the riot act. Jackson could have used his name to get Oscar Grant’s story the national attention it deserved. Instead, he chose to go with the big story, leading me to ask…”Why”? Jackson commenting on Lebron is like Aretha Frankin hopping on a track with Cassie. If this is the best you have in 2010, Brother Jesse, go on take that complimentary watch and be OUT.
COMMERCIAL: LUPE AS BLITZEN VS KRS ONE AS SANTA & NIKE MVPUPPETS
Shouts to Andrew. Best shit I’ve seen all week.
0:45 – “Santa lookin’ shook, Kobe lookin’ shook, LeBron lookin’ shook I throw ya ball on the roof.”
*dead*
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Kobe did some silly shit once again tonight, so it only makes sense to post up the new MVPuppets Nike commercial. NBA bitches!
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I post that to say this – who’s taking it all this year? My brother NO and I seem to have varying opinions…he’s a L.A. fan to the death, and I’m just not a believer in Kobe’s antics…what do you think?
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Phenom James when he was Lebron James @ St.Vincent – St.Marys HS documentary looks to be very dope! This is for you Niyre! hahahaha
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LeBron is hilarious as always & Nicole is just as fine if not finer than always! Go Nike!
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