Crazy LeBron Fan to Meet His Idol
SLAM Online —
OK, at first it was kind of funny, now this is just creepy. By the way, thanks to reader Adrian for the heads up.
(Since it’s now apparently cool to run onto the working surface of high-profile celebs, my dream to “attend” the SI Swimsuit Model shoot is that much closer to being realized.) ...
Tuesday’s Layup Drill
Detroit Bad Boys —
... Cuban says bloggers are no longer allowed in the locker room since “a blogger is a blogger is a blogger.” (I just wish someone had told me earlier — I’m behind on my funny kitten pictures.)
Henry Abbott challenges Cuban’s position. (Whew, I’m not much of a cat person …)
David Stern does not care about your loyalties.
A sneak peek of the new Motor City Blogs.
LeBron James, providing hope for stalkers everywhere. I’m not sure if it speaks more to his poor ...
Bad Idea: LeBron Set to Meet Fan Who Ran on the Court
FanHouse —
... seems intent on rewarding them. Incredibly, James has decided to make this guy his personal guest when the Cavs visit New Jersey tomorrow night. ...
King, Meet Jester
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
Brian Windhorst of the Akron Beacon-Journal: [LeBron James] surprised many when he was not bothered that a fan sprinted into the Cavs' huddle last week at Madison Square Garden. In fact, James embraced the moment by shaking hands with the young man. It probably didn't thrill the NBA, which has taken steps to fortify security around team benches since the brawl in Detroit in 2004. Neither probably will this: A source said Anthony Erskine, 17, who ran across the floor and past several ...
LeBron Wants To Meet Court-Rushing Fan Again
SPORTSbyBROOKS —
... to meet his hero, LeBron James . But instead of being freaked out, King James enjoyed the unexpected encounter. In fact, the Cavaliers star supposedly wants to meet with the fan again . The AKRON (OH) BEACON JOURNAL reports that Erskine has been talking with LeBron’s people, and the 17-year-old may end up as James’ special guest when the Cavs visit the Nets on Wednesday. LeBron had earlier stated how he “respects” Erskine for rushing the court and telling him how he’s his favorite player, calling the court invasion “the most unbelievable thing that ever happened to me .” ...
Reading is Great! Wednesday’s NBA Links
Empty the Bench —
... er, Blog Day) festivities.
Le Basketbawl - The NBA Blog Power Rankings and a spiffy new site design.
The Sun Sentinel - Special Report: NBA Athletes Have Money; Sometimes Squander It
TwolvesBlog - Round 8 of the Blogger MVP voters had no respect for KBBBD
bleacher report - Is the scariest team in the East Boston or Detroit? Neither, it’s Cleveland.
Akron Bacon Journal - The true spirit of stalking is finally rewarded. ...
Wednesday Rundown: Radio Show Host Calls Brett Favre A “Woman”
MVN Outsider —
... Cavs-Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, 17-year-old Anthony Erskine slipped past security guards and darted onto the court, in an attempt to meet his idol, LeBron James. King James’ reaction to this incident might surprise you: Not only did he shake Erskine’s hand when the kid reached the huddle, but there are plans for Erskine to be James’ guest tonight when the Cavs travel to New Jersey to face the Nets. There may even be a private meeting between the two, reports the Akron Beacon Journal. ...
03/12 Morning Minute: Phil ‘Er Up
WaitingForNextYear —
... is a great sign of things to come. Let’s hope that the bats don’t cool down when the game-time temperature does. And yes. That’s Josh Barfield whom went 3-for-5. We’ll be needing a lot more of that, sir. And remember that fan who recently ran out on the court to meet LeBron? Well, after spending a few hours in jail, it looks like he’ll actually be rewarded by James. A source said Anthony Erskine, 17, who ran across the floor and past several guards in a James replica jersey, is about to get even closer to his idol. Erskine has been in touch with James’ representatives, ...
Stubborn To A Fault
WaitingForNextYear —
... to change things up these past couple weeks with Z injured has been mind numbing. We’ve been forced to watch the team come out to slow start after slow start, only to rally in the 4th quarter when Mike Brown plays Joe Smith with a smaller lineup and steal away victories that should be losses. That’s all fine and dandy in the regular season, but you can’t win playoff series like that.“Livin’ on the edge” That’s exactly what the Cavaliers are doing right now. I found this line from a recent Brian Windhorst article in the ABJ to be particularly interesting,“After being out ...
LeBron Denies Inviting Court Invader To NJ Game
SPORTSbyBROOKS —
... , claiming he just wanted to meet his favorite player. But LeBron was reportedly impressed by Erskine’s trespassing, and the AKRON BEACON JOURNAL followed up that James wanted to host Anthony for Wednesday’s game. However, LeBron nixed any news of such a planned encounter, saying, “It never happened. I don’t know where that rumor came from .” James added that he wasn’t sure what he would do if the fan did show up: “I wouldn’t know unless someone told me. It happened so fast. I don’t remember what he looks like .” Good thing Erskine wasn’t offered a seat, because he would ...
