Redemption?

I think every sports blogger on the planet had something to write about today after they watched King James’ lack luster performance in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.  Lebron had a terrible game, hell it was catastrophic. He looked rather lethargic as the Celtics stymied him and his Cleveland Cavaliers. You can say what you want about the stats, as they were no great, but in my mind actions speak louder than words. Lebron’s some what oblivious attitude is what bothers me more than his production. There was no desire, no determination, no sense of urgency. It was almost like we went back in time to a preseason game in early October. Game 5s are more than pivotal, and in this one, Lebron seemed to be going through the motions. His give a fuck meter was definitely not working, and it just looks bad. While everyone is going to blame him and piss and moan about him not being able to get Cleveland that ring, I have something I need to say. Understand that the Celtics are playing well, and they are defending him better than anyone has been able to in his whole career. Trying to compare his numbers in this series to the rest of the season is a joke, because we all know the regular season is a glorified pick up game, and the playoffs is where the big boys come to play. The Celtics need some credit for Lebron’s floundering moments last night. Boston is like a prize fighter creeping on 40 years old, knowing it probably only has one more bout in them, they are going to go down swinging. That kind of nothing to lose, swing for the fence attitude can be very dangerous in the sporting world, and right now Boston is proving just how dangerous they can be. BUT Lebron has a chance to win his people back, as the series is not over. I am sure the Lebron followers would like to see him “care” a little bit more coming down the stretch and so would I. Ask Barkley how it feels to have MJ razz his ass night in and night out about not having a ring? Lebron, do you really want to have rendezvous with Kobe and his rings, while you are just holding your Nike contract? You would have to cut MJ’s heart out in order to send him home a loser. Right now, a swift body punch and you want turn the other way. There is no shame in leaving it all on the court, that’s respect, that’s love. Make me a believer, because right now, I am on the bandwagon with everyone else, and it reads SKEPTICAL. Time to REDEEM yourself!