Readers' forum: Let LeBron play

Published: Monday, Dec. 6 2010 12:00 a.m. MST

LeBron James

Associated Press

The hatred vented toward an undeserving LeBron James at Cleveland bordered on violence and is partially attributable to sports writers. Not even Tiger Woods (who deserves scorn) is booed or threatened while he's on the course. Karl Malone, who left the Utah Jazz in search of an NBA title, was still respected. I can't put my finger on it, but I think some fans don't want to see LeBron threaten any of Michael Jordan's records. Even MJ got into the fray with printed comments deriding LeBron. Enough is enough; let the man play without a threatening environment.

Greg Martin

South Jordan

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ECR

Burke, VA

LeBron's childish, in-your-face departure from the Cleveland Caveliers was what prompted the Cleveland fans negative reaction to his return last week. Under the circumstances, the fans were quite well behaved. Had LeBron simply signed a contract More..

5:42 a.m. Dec. 6, 2010
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The Real Maverick

Orem, UT

Comparing Karl Malone to Lebron is a weak argument.

Lebron is much much MUCH more famous. Lebron didn't have Stockton. Lebron is from Cleveland, while Malone wasn't. And Lebron promised to not quit until he brought a championship trophy to More..