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No he hasn't committed any crime against humanity, but the attention he has brought upon himself and the constant media coverage (whether fair or not) comes with a certain responsibility that major public figures have to carry- and he has crumbled under such pressure. To many he's the manifestation of many negative aspects associated with the modern day athletes- rich, spoiled, self-absorbed, false sense of entitlement, and the list goes on. While he certainly hasn't made it easier on himself with his actions and words, at the end of the day he's a human being and the hate has gotten to the point that the public doesn't allow him to be one.
Regarding the comments post-game yesterday, I certainly don't like what he said, but at the same time I don't think he meant to take shots at middle-class Americans as much as trying to say "people have their problems in their own lives, I shouldn't be their concern." You can tell he still just wants to be liked and accepted and has no idea why the weight of the hate has come crushing down on him. Even with all his money, fame and his attempt to play it off to the public last night like he's doing fine mentally, Lebron probably feels the most empty of all of us. I used to hate him as a basketball player, but I don't anymore. I don't even feel bad for him, I just feel Sorry for him.
Regarding the comments post-game yesterday, I certainly don't like what he said, but at the same time I don't think he meant to take shots at middle-class Americans as much as trying to say "people have their problems in their own lives, I shouldn't be their concern." You can tell he still just wants to be liked and accepted and has no idea why the weight of the hate has come crushing down on him. Even with all his money, fame and his attempt to play it off to the public last night like he's doing fine mentally, Lebron probably feels the most empty of all of us. I used to hate him as a basketball player, but I don't anymore. I don't even feel bad for him, I just feel Sorry for him.