I did NOT watch THE GAME

[williebfree]

Originally posted by zebraman
ESPN is in the sports entertainment business. Businesses are formed to make money. TV stations generate money based on viewer numbers. There were probably many viewers who watched the game last night. What's the problem?

Around here, they put local high school games on radio and cable access TV. What's the problem?

I didn't think much of LeBron's chest-beating. Other than that, he seemed to do and say all the right things. I didn't think much of the "raise the roof" signal that players were doing a couple years ago. My parents thought that the "high fives" we started doing were pretty dumb when I played about 20 years ago. :-)

Z

I certainly DO NOT fault "King" James alone for building up all the hype. My issue is with ESPN, and I guess ultimately our society. As pointed out in earlier posts, this is entertainment and that is their business.

I disagree that I have to accept a continuous decline in sportsmanship. I am NOT Black and White on this issue, but there are definite behaviors that I will address. Anything that is done to humiliate the opponent will be viewed as unsporting... Unfortunately, some coaches do not instill (nor demand) an appropriate level of respect for the game and sportsmanship.

Hawks Coach - I totally understand what you are saying about "things are a changin" and I do not have a big issue with nationally televising the All-American McDonalds game because it is not specifically designed to showcase one player.

BTW: I, nor has my father, ever owned an oldsmobile.