dial my heart

daily dos

mon 11/16/2009

 

LeBron James says he's going to switch his jersey number from 23 to 6 to honor Michael Jordan: "He can't get the logo, and if he can't, something has to be done. I feel like no NBA player should wear 23." Michael Jordan was recently inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. (via Deadspin)

 
 

branded

daily dos

mon 11/9/2009

 

Will Kobe Bryant and LeBron James join forces in 2010?

 
 

for ever, ever?

daily dos

thu 9/24/2009

 

LeBron James has a few aces up his sleeve in "Forever," a new video by Drake featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem. (via Concrete Loop)

 
 

your move

daily dos

thu 7/23/2009

 

Video of LeBron James getting dunked on is leaked on the Internets despite Nike's attempt to contain the footage.

 
 

for different folks

daily dos

thu 7/9/2009

 

LeBron James has reportedly confiscated a tape of Xavier University sophomore Jordan Crawford dunking on him at the LeBron James Skills Academy. Photographer Ryan Miller: "There's nothing I can think of besides LeBron just not wanting it online."

 
 

welcome to the dollhouse

daily dos

fri 6/26/2009

 

Basketball superstar Shaquille O'Neal will join LeBron James on the Cleveland Cavaliers and Kobe Bryant will soon face-off with his two biggest rivals.

 
 

get hips to it

daily dos

tue 5/5/2009

 

Cleveland Cavaliers guard LeBron James was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player, beating out fellow superstars Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Dwayne Wade of the Miami Heat.

 
 

LeBron James vs. Kobe Bryant

versus

tue 3/17/2009

 
A collage of NBA stars Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers) and LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers) playing for USA Basketball.
name LeBron Raymone James. Kobe Bean Bryant.
born in Akron, Ohio. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
birthdate December 30, 1984. August 23, 1978.
nickname King James. Black Mamba.
height 6' 8". 6' 6".
weight 250 lbs. 205 lbs.
high school St. Vincent - St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
college Entered the NBA draft straight out of high school. Entered the NBA draft straight out of high school.
drafted 1st overall in 2003 by the Cleveland Cavaliers. 13th overall in 1996 by the Charlotte Hornets and traded to the Los Angeless Lakers.
current team Cleveland Cavaliers. Los Angeles Lakers.
jersey number 23. 24 (previously, 8).
once called the next Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan.
position Small forward or "point forward." Shooting guard.
often described as A "freak of nature" with an unparalleled combination of size, speed and strength. A perfectionist driven by his singular desire to be the best.
standout achievements Rookie of the Year (2003-04 and 2004-05). Five-time All-Star. Three NBA championships, league MVP (2006-07) and 11-time All-Star.
worth Net worth close to $1 billion in 2007. Net worth valued at $200 million in 2008.
personal life Married with two children to high school sweetheart Savannah Brinson. Married with two children to Vanessa Laine.
endorsements Nike, State Farm, Sprite, Bubblicious, MSN, Upper Deck and Glacéau. Nike, Vitamin Water, Guitar Hero, Upper Deck and GameLoft.
controversy Wore a New York Yankees cap during a baseball game between the Yanks and his hometown Cleveland Indians. Accused of sexual assault. The case was dropped when the accuser declined to testify.
bet you didn't know Established The LeBron James Family Foundation, which helps single parents and inner-city children. Part owner of Italian basketball team Olimpia Milano.
the critics JockBio.com: "LeBron makes the game look easy—unless you are wearing an enemy uniform." JockBio.com: "Kobe is the reason fans stopped raising an eyebrow when high-school stars skipped college and went directly to the pros."
in their own words "I think you do what's best for you and your family. And you do what's best for your career. I think loyalty definitely has a big part to do with it… Every night I go out, play hard, that's loyalty." - LeBron James. "Once you get to the top, the hard work becomes staying on top. But you have to work to get there. You always have to be on edge. You always have to take every practice, every game, like it is your last." - Kobe Bryant.
best commercial Putting the moves on Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger. Jumping over a speeding Aston Martin.
 
 

nice 2 beat u

daily dos

mon 9/22/2008

 

Watch a random dude beat NBA All-Star LeBron James at horse with elegant trick shots. (via Kottke)

 
 

oh jeez

daily dos

mon 3/17/2008

 

NBA star LeBron James will join actors Richard Gere and George Clooney as the only men to grace the cover of Vogue magazine in over 100 years.