LeBron James: I'm Addicted To The Process of Being Great...
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Discussion came up at work about this statement LeBron made adn someone compared it to what Future said a couple weeks ago about his own kids and the sacrifice he says they make for him. One person is saying the statements are the exact same, couple others said there's a difference in how LeBron said what he said and that's why this doesn't come off as cold as what Future said...
James also addressed his obsessive push for all-time greatness. It included an apology to his wife, Savannah.
“I am addicted to the process. I’m addicted to the process,” James said. “It’s so funny. I just told my wife the other day, I apologized to her. She was like 'What are you apologizing for?’ I said ‘Because the journey that I’m on to want to be the greatest to ever play this game or to the point where no one ever forgets what I accomplished, I’ve at times lost the fact of how important you are to this whole thing. … I want you to understand that along this journey while I’m playing this game there will be times that I lose the fact of how important you and my three kids are – my babies are.’ ”
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i think the difference is that he has 3 kids with his wife, while future has multiple children with several women
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It doesn't come off as cold as Future because Lebron seems to be a family man whereas Future just seems to be an absentee father. Future's words confirm the reputation that he already has.
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Im no lebron fan but the difference between him and future concerning fatherhood and responsibility is as wide as allergens wife
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Its like people think they can be happy staying poor.....go do that ? by yourself im money hungry
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Im no lebron fan but the difference between him and future concerning fatherhood and responsibility is as wide as allergens wife
^^ I legit nearly died laughing when I read this. -
i think i heard this from somewhere.
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Really? he said that canned ass speech to his wife?
"Because the journey im on....."
He used the word journey?
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Corny
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FOH! Sounds like some game you spit when you're explaining to her why you don't even come home on days the Cavs are in town and don't have games coming up.
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FOH! Sounds like some game you spit when you're explaining to her why you don't even come home on days the Cavs are in town and don't have games coming up.
jus coming to say this.
the dad from love and basketball was trynna get a scouting job...turns out he was that baby pah -
How is this comparable to what the Syrup king said
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LeBron been a prodigy since elementary..
what he's doin he been programmed to do since then..
ol girl got wit him in highschool she knew what it was..
no need to apologize..
not sayin he dont love his kids..
but im sure he did that for her..
and him ballin affords him to do for them..
i wouldnt have said ? to her..
apologize to her for what!!?
Future..
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To me LeBron sounds more selfish than Future.
LeBron got 100 mil out of high school, he hasn't had to hustle in years. He's talking about a personal desire/goal versus his family and putting his family second.
They are also in different industries. The music industry is far more fickle than sports. Future could have been a one-hit wonder, if he disappears for 9 months people might forget he ever existed. Sports is isn't the same.
This isn't saying LeBron doesn't have to work hard to maintain what he has but he got a lot upfront, he began with a head start. Future might have kids all over the place and thus nobody takes him seriously as a family man but LeBron ain't really about his family either...if "being the best" is more important. -
To me LeBron sounds more selfish than Future.
LeBron got 100 mil out of high school, he hasn't had to hustle in years. He's talking about a personal desire/goal versus his family and putting his family second.
They are also in different industries. The music industry is far more fickle than sports. Future could have been a one-hit wonder, if he disappears for 9 months people might forget he ever existed. Sports is isn't the same.
This isn't saying LeBron doesn't have to work hard to maintain what he has but he got a lot upfront, he began with a head start. Future might have kids all over the place and thus nobody takes him seriously as a family man but LeBron ain't really about his family either...if "being the best" is more important.
Lmao.
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To me LeBron sounds more selfish than Future.
LeBron got 100 mil out of high school, he hasn't had to hustle in years. He's talking about a personal desire/goal versus his family and putting his family second.
They are also in different industries. The music industry is far more fickle than sports. Future could have been a one-hit wonder, if he disappears for 9 months people might forget he ever existed. Sports is isn't the same.
This isn't saying LeBron doesn't have to work hard to maintain what he has but he got a lot upfront, he began with a head start. Future might have kids all over the place and thus nobody takes him seriously as a family man but LeBron ain't really about his family either...if "being the best" is more important.
Agreed. I can't exactly remember what Future said, but it was more like "My kids have to learn to deal with my absence because this is what I need to do to take care of them." Lebron's sounds better because he's actually apologizing rather than just speaking a blunt truth. However, whereas Future's motivation for what he does was stated to be his kids whereas Lebron is clearly saying his motivation is to be great. -
I think Lebron left too much up for interpretation with how he said it... especially the apology. I don't take either statement as selfish.. all real men know that being a father comes with sacrifice.. it is what it is.
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Wanting to be great at what you do is selfish?
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To me LeBron sounds more selfish than Future.
LeBron got 100 mil out of high school, he hasn't had to hustle in years. He's talking about a personal desire/goal versus his family and putting his family second.
They are also in different industries. The music industry is far more fickle than sports. Future could have been a one-hit wonder, if he disappears for 9 months people might forget he ever existed. Sports is isn't the same.
This isn't saying LeBron doesn't have to work hard to maintain what he has but he got a lot upfront, he began with a head start. Future might have kids all over the place and thus nobody takes him seriously as a family man but LeBron ain't really about his family either...if "being the best" is more important.
And sports ain't fickle either? How many retired athletes out here filing bankruptcy because they blew through their money? Did he not come up out the projects and witnessed the same pitfalls that derail Alot of young talented people? Chasing that personal goal is why his family is set up for generations to come now. It's selfish by definition but the main difference is the way he goes about acknowledging how his personal pursuits may affect his family and how the onus is on him to make sure the scales don't tip too far in one direction and if they do correct it. Sometimes people, especially in a relationship, just want simple acknkowledgment for what they have to deal with and that's enough for most people. Especially those that have seen you rise from nothing to having everything -
I think it's petty to make a big deal out of what either of them said.
Easier to take shots at Future because it's not your typical family picture, and because he's a rapper and MFs love to think the worst about rappers.
In any event, people talkin a whole lot of unnecessary ? - mind your business.
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LBJ wife had a juice shop for a few years that closed, said she may open another one (smoothie shop), I doubt that would've happened without LBJ.
Today she just launched a girls mentorship program in akron, she's good. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20170308/NEWS/170309834/savannah-james-launches-girls-mentorship-program-in-akronIn 2013, she launched the I PROMise Makeover, a program that helps students in need by providing prom outfits and styling tips. James is also active with the LeBron James Family Foundation, which supports Akron students in myriad ways. One of those ways is the I Promise Network, which provides scholarships to the University of Akron for students who complete the program through graduation.
His son is also following in his footsteps and he can actually ball.
Theres a lot of females who barely get the attention they need for them or their children from bums.
No one on here knows what discussions go on in their household but she been around from the beginning and as far as I know all off court stories about Lebron are positive. Dude is super clean with no scandals or side ? drama. As long as he's loyal, providing for his family and loving them WHILE trying to be great....you couldn't ask for more.
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To me LeBron sounds more selfish than Future.
LeBron got 100 mil out of high school, he hasn't had to hustle in years. He's talking about a personal desire/goal versus his family and putting his family second.
They are also in different industries. The music industry is far more fickle than sports. Future could have been a one-hit wonder, if he disappears for 9 months people might forget he ever existed. Sports is isn't the same.
This isn't saying LeBron doesn't have to work hard to maintain what he has but he got a lot upfront, he began with a head start. Future might have kids all over the place and thus nobody takes him seriously as a family man but LeBron ain't really about his family either...if "being the best" is more important.
And sports ain't fickle either? How many retired athletes out here filing bankruptcy because they blew through their money? Did he not come up out the projects and witnessed the same pitfalls that derail Alot of young talented people? Chasing that personal goal is why his family is set up for generations to come now. It's selfish by definition but the main difference is the way he goes about acknowledging how his personal pursuits may affect his family and how the onus is on him to make sure the scales don't tip too far in one direction and if they do correct it. Sometimes people, especially in a relationship, just want simple acknkowledgment for what they have to deal with and that's enough for most people. Especially those that have seen you rise from nothing to having everything
You didn't disagree. You massaging it. LeBron can take 4-5 years off and be fine, Future cant do that and most athletes period cant do that. Its a different standard. -
Wanting to be great at what you do is selfish?
Having 9 kids from 12 bed wenches isn't?
Wanting to be great at what you is selfish when your kids come second.
Im sorry yall but LeBron's Ash Ketchum "I wanna be the very best, like no one ever was..." story is selfish. What should be more important than his family? Hooping? The ? already got everything an athlete could want from shoes, to commercials, all kinds of branding but dude chasing an imaginary brass ring.
To me, a lot of yall caught up in image and not looking at things honestly.
im not saying LeBron is a bad guy either, but I am saying that if you compare his situation and statement to Future's situation and statement LeBron is more selfish. Future hustling because the self-life of a rapper is shorter than the career of a ball player. Rappers make less money and work more often, which means Future has to move around more.
Is Future a scumbag? Yes. Theres no debate but his kids have nothing if he don't travel to work and perform. LeBron can retire today and be good.
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Wanting to be great at what you do is selfish?
Having 9 kids from 12 bed wenches isn't?
Wanting to be great at what you is selfish when your kids come second.
Im sorry yall but LeBron's Ash Ketchum "I wanna be the very best, like no one ever was..." story is selfish. What should be more important than his family? Hooping? The ? already got everything an athlete could want from shoes, to commercials, all kinds of branding but dude chasing an imaginary brass ring.
To me, a lot of yall caught up in image and not looking at things honestly.
im not saying LeBron is a bad guy either, but I am saying that if you compare his situation and statement to Future's situation and statement LeBron is more selfish. Future hustling because the self-life of a rapper is shorter than the career of a ball player. Rappers make less money and work more often, which means Future has to move around more.
Is Future a scumbag? Yes. Theres no debate but his kids have nothing if he don't travel to work and perform. LeBron can retire today and be good.
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