Posted on 06/10/2018 4:18:48 AM PDT by wmileo
Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James revealed that he played the last three games of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors with a “self-inflicted” injured hand.
Speaking at a news conference early Saturday, James – who had cast covering his right hand – admitted to hurting himself after punching a whiteboard out of frustration after Game 1.
"I let the emotions get the best of me and pretty much played the last three games with a broken hand," James said following Friday's Game 4 loss to the Warriors.
He explained that that he was upset by some calls that went against the Cavs late in the fourth quarter of their opening loss and he was upset they had missed their chance to win on the road. James scored 23 points in Game 4.
Sources told ESPN that James had two MRIs during the series and wore a soft cast when he wasn’t practicing, playing or in view of the media – as to not give the Warriors a competitive advantage. He would ice his hands after games and used tennis balls to strengthen his grip and to try to push out the swelling on his days off.
James described that Game 1 loss as "very emotional" for him.
"For a lot of different reasons," he said. "Understanding how important a game is on the road for our ball club, what [winning it] would have done for us. The way we played, the calls that were made throughout the course of that game, and I had emotions that the game was taken away from us. I had emotions that you just don't get an opportunity like this on the road against Golden State to be able to get a Game 1."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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There is most likely a clause in his contract about self inflicted injuries giving the team the right to fine him or terminate his contract.
What a fraud this guy is. This was his story after getting stomped by the Celtics in game one (on the road) of their series and playing like crap:
“Game 1 has always been a feel-out game for me, if you’ve ever followed my history,” he said after the Cavaliers fell 108-83 Sunday night.
Now,
contrast that with his alibi for why he got angry and punched a whiteboard after game 1 against Golden State after which he quit on his team:
James described that Game 1 loss as “very emotional” for him.
“For a lot of different reasons,” he said. “Understanding how important a game is on the road for our ball club, what [winning it] would have done for us. The way we played, the calls that were made throughout the course of that game, and I had emotions that the game was taken away from us. I had emotions that you just don’t get an opportunity like this on the road against Golden State to be able to get a Game 1.”
Written by a chick reporter. Are all sports writers now women, minorities or gays?
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And you wonder why all the hoopla about identity politics.
Stop Identifying based on sex, race and sexual orientation.
Peace begins on earth with yourself and so does the ENDING Of IDENTITY POLITICS.
So let it be written. So let it be done!
Ah go self inflict yourself LeBron
He’s the biggest ball hog who ever lived and refuses to play team ball.
LeBron’s cast = Teddy’s neck brace
The guy obviously has some anger and hate issues.
Still comes off as an arrogant elitist. Sorry bro.
How about NOT hitting a white board giving GS an advantage? Hey, Big Guy, you're a professional. Act like one.
On the other hand (pun intended), excuses are good too.
Your statement gave me pause...and made me think.
I'm 68 years old...and in my life time...I have not watched the equivalent of an entire NBA basketball game.
It always bored me more than soccer...and that is one borrrring! game.
Plus the fact that 99% of the players were thugs.
Got no use for it...or the NFL, for that matter.
Sports speculation is so much fun.
Saw Michael Jordon play a game with a 105 fever. Had to be helped off the court at time outs. He scored 25 points and helped his team beat Utah for the championship. Sorry LeBron
I stopped caring when Bird,Parrish,McHale and DJ left the Celtics.That was about 30 years ago.
Nice analysis. I think you are right on target. Thanks.
Dumba$$.
I watched all 4 of those games pretty closely.
I don’t understand why James isn’t called more often by the refs for Offensive Charging.
He drops his head & shoulder & turns into a steer wrestler.
“James described that Game 1 loss as “very emotional” for him.”
Suffer you ignorant prick. Go get your GED.
I don't care for the Warriors' political opinions, but they are a great basketball team that is willing to work as a team to win. Not something we have seen much of in recent NBA history.
If Kevin Durant had LeBron's personality he could easily average 45 points a game - but the Warriors would get swept in the first round of the playoffs every time.
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