Kobe Bryant defends LeBron James against critics

By Sports Authority
JR Staff Writer

The Miami Heat added Chris Bosh and LeBron James to their roster to help their struggling star, Dwyane Wade. While James, and two-time NBA Finals MVP, Kobe Bryant, were winning 50-plus games each year and having deep playoff runs, Wade's teams were winning 40-plus games and losing early in the playoffs.

While LeBron James and his teams did well in the regular season and early playoff rounds, they lost when it counted the most. In 2010, there were no more excuses for James. The spotlight was all on him and his team. When they lost in the second round, to Boston, the critics got louder and louder.

The early exit in the 2010 playoffs helped facilitate LeBron James' move to Miami. Dwyane Wade, who had not won a playoff series since the Heat's title run in 2006, was glad to see two of his best friends join the Heat. But, from the start of the season, LeBron James was seemingly trying to out-do Wade, often making sure he did not touch the ball in some possessions, costing the Heat important games.

By the playoffs, it seemed as if the Miami Heat had found a happy medium between their two stars and even their third wheel, Chris Bosh. When the NBA Finals came, Dwyane Wade helped Miami close out the opening game with a win. Dwyane Wade had a spectactular game two and seemingly single-handedly gave the win to Miami. But, LeBron James ended up costing the Heat game two with selfish, careless, play towards the end of the game. Throughout the rest of the series, James' play was up-and-down.

While not needed in the "star" role, he was needed to be one of the biggest contributors on the floor, but he was not, for some reason. His attempts to rebuild his own game, hindered Wade and cost the Heat a championship they were on their way to cruising to. Because of this, LeBron James has been blasted by the media for a third season in a row. Ever since 2008, the media has been trying to create a rivalry between James and Kobe Bryant.

Due to James' inability to win when it counts, the rivalry has not yet had a playoff game. With James now a part of the Miami Heat, it seems as if the rivalry will never come. Despite this, he and Kobe Bryant have become good friends. Tired of the bad press on LeBron James, Kobe Bryant told the media to lay off of him. Despite preparing for his ninth season in the NBA, LeBron James is only 26-years-old. Many of the legends of the game did not win until they were at least 30, or more, and some never won.

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Rashard Lewis reportedly slept with LeBron James' girlfriend

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

The past year and a half have been mixed for LeBron James. After winning his first MVP, in 2009, many expected him to finally capture the NBA championship. Instead, his Cavaliers lost in six games to the Orlando Magic. Among the main components in this demise was Rashard Lewis, who buried key three pointers.

Two years later, it sounds as if three pointers were not the only thing Lewis was burying to disappoint LeBron James. Recent rumors suggest the current Washington Wizards forward had sexual relations with James' girlfriend. Nette at 97.9 The Box said the encounter took place when Lewis played against Miami.

Nette said she has sources close to the situation, who called the infamous Tiger Woods story. This person has a home in Orlando, close to Rashard Lewis' home. Not only is this person a neighbor, he also clubs with Rashard Lewis. Due to Lewis' NBA status, all of the talk was LeBron James and his performance in the NBA Finals, with drinking involved, Lewis reportedly said he slept with Savannah, the girlfriend of LeBron James.

Following James' terrible performance, Stephen A. Smith said LeBron was going through trouble off the court. Similarly, during the 2010 NBA Playoffs, James had less-than-LeBron-like play and Smith said he was going through personal problems. Only then, it was revealed his teammate, Delonte West, had slept with his mother. This time, it seems as if LeBron James is struggling with the fact that Rashard Lewis helped oust him out of the 2009 playoffs and slept with his girlfriend.

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Ciara and Amare Stoudemire vacation on South Beach

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

While trying to leave Jive Records, Ciara decided to soak in a little sun. She and her boyfriend, Amare Stoudemire of the New York Knicks have been spending time in Miami.

Ironically, the Miami Heat are in the middle of their biggest playoff run in years. The Heat took out the mighty Boston Celtics. In the first round, the Celtics sent Amare Stoudemire home early.

Things could be better for both Ciara and Amare in their professional lives. But, for the moment, they have decided to spend time with each other. In this moment in time, they are just together.

Ciara reportedly forgave Amare Stoudemire after he cheated on her, sending revealing pictures of himself to other women. With all things right in their relationship, Ciara and Amare Stoudemire are taking up some personal time in Miami.

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Jay-Z costs the Nets $50,000

By Sports Authority
JR Staff Writer

Throughout his career, Jay-Z has been known as a trendsetter and a marketing genius. In 2004, he surprised fans when he gave up rapping to focus solely on business. Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, purchased a stake in the New Jersey Nets. His intention was to move the team to New York, renaming them the Brooklyn Ites.

The move has been rumored to take place as long as Jay-Z has been a part of the franchise. Despite the stories, the biggest relocation happened this summer. The Nets left their longtime home of East Rutherford and moved to Newark. But, the past two seasons have been rough on the team, as a whole.

For the second straight season, the New Jersey Nets will be among the worst teams in the NBA. This season will mark the fourth straight season in which the Nets will miss the playoffs. Meanwhile, the cross-town rivals, New York Knicks are preparing for the playoffs and has a roster full of all-stars. Jay-Z has decided to focus on making next season more successful and he started scouting.

Jay-Z met up with the Kentucky Wildcats' basketball players during the NCAA tournament. Several photos were taken, as many of the players were starstruck when Jay entered the room. ESPN and other media outlets reported the event. But, soon Jay-Z was being investigated for tampering. The Roc Nation CEO is a part-owner of an NBA team, so he can only get so close to college basketball players. Recently, the NBA ruled the New Jersey Nets have to pay $50,000 for a tampering violation.

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