Did Michael Jordan upset Lebron James or something?

dwaechte · 03-02-10, 11:53 AM

Jersey sales.

Maybe it's a sign he's staying in Cleveland?

scottcarter · 03-02-10, 11:57 AM

new start next year in a new city and a new #

ZBOIZ · 03-02-10, 11:59 AM

Lebron said last year that he believe no one should ever wear the number 23. So he is changing his number!

soxwin1917 · 03-02-10, 12:01 PM

Pretty much the opposite of "getting upset by Michael Jordan"

He's doing it to honor him.

ProfaneReality · 03-02-10, 12:08 PM

Understandable, Jordan was/is an idol of a generation. Honoring him by not wearing his number is a nice reason, but picking 6, which was worn by Dr J and Bill Russell is a little bit odd, especially for a historian of the game like Lebron.

AnotherLoan · 03-02-10, 12:12 PM

Sportscenter said it was his Olympic number and his son was born on the 6th day of the month or something.

Powderguy · 03-02-10, 12:12 PM

LOL, yeah LeBron is doing it to honor Jordan like the other guys said. He should switch it to a number hardly anyone has ever had, like a 77 our something.

jjgold · 03-02-10, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by soxwin1917

Pretty much the opposite of "getting upset by Michael Jordan"

He's doing it to honor him.

Go get as man # Jerseys as you can. I am going to Sports Authority later to see if they have any.

dwaechte · 03-02-10, 12:22 PM

I love how people just automatically believe his "I'm doing it to honour Jordan" reason. Seven years in the league and he decides to respect Jordan's number now?

bruceBRUCEbruce · 03-02-10, 12:28 PM

time to cement his own legacy. easier to do that not wearing #23.

THEGREAT30 · 03-02-10, 01:35 PM

respect and trying to be a leader, good day

Dad · 03-02-10, 01:48 PM

Dad · 03-02-10, 01:50 PM

Lebron is going to make a bundle on jersey sales. clever clever little guy.

The curse of giving up #23... I can see it now.

williams22 · 03-02-10, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by Dad

Lebron is going to make a bunle on jersey sales. clever clever little guy.

The curse of giving up #23... I can see it now.

Lebron doesn't actually make any money from jersey sales, the NBA does and then distributes it among the teams evenly. Great gesture by Lebron and a great move for the NBA who has taken a huge hit this year.

GiveMeaBJ · 03-02-10, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by ZBOIZ

Lebron said last year that he believe no one should ever wear the number 23. So he is changing his number!

This.

Dad · 03-02-10, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by williams22

Lebron doesn't actually make any money from jersey sales, the NBA does and then distributes it among the teams evenly. .

I was not aware of that. Good for the NBA for doing this.

williams22 · 03-02-10, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by Dad

I was not aware of that. Good for the NBA for doing this.

It's also one of the reason alternate jerseys and throwback jerseys have become so prevalent, all revenue generators for the NBA.

Tsoprano · 03-02-10, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by dwaechte

I love how people just automatically believe his "I'm doing it to honour Jordan" reason. Seven years in the league and he decides to respect Jordan's number now?

Spot on

Lebron shut the **** up about your number and actually win a title.

williams22 · 03-02-10, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by Tsoprano

Spot on

Lebron shut the **** up about your number and actually win a title.

Jordan hadn't won a title at this point in his career nor had he had as much success as Lebron has had so far.

Tsoprano · 03-02-10, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by williams22

Jordan hadn't won a title at this point in his career nor had he had as much success as Lebron has had so far.

I am aware of that

BurtRapp · 03-02-10, 04:01 PM

LeBron is just trying to sell jerseys. Every one of his fans now will have to buy the new number.

HenPrivilege · 03-02-10, 04:34 PM

Well, Jordan won his first title in his 7th season and this year is Lebron's 7th season.

In Jordan's first 7 seasons he had won ROY, All-Star MVP, Defensive POY, MVP and Finals MVP. Also All-NBA 1st (x5), All-NBA 2nd, All-Defensive 1st (x4) and All-Rookie 1st.

In Lebrons first 6 seasons he had won ROY, All-Star MVP (x2) and MVP. Also All-NBA 1st (x3), All-NBA 2nd (x2), All Defensive 1st and All Rookie 1st.

Their careers are pretty much on track with each others in regards to awards and honors. The only thing Lebron is missing is the chip. Might have a shot this year. I think it comes out the East this year.

Muddy · 03-02-10, 04:42 PM

What you all don't realize is that he's looking far far into the future. He knows that when it's all said and done, he will be in the talks of "all-time" and will expect the same "cross NBA permanent # retire" gesture. Clearly he couldn't do it with #23 which is why he's pushing for the league wide honor of it.

6 is the new 23