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Found August 01, 2012 on CJ Sports NASCAR Talk: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Dwight Howard,  LeBron James
TEAMS: Orlando Magic,  Miami Heat
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There is no doubting that Lebron James has been scrutinized over the last two years. From his controversial “the decision” special to his telling fans that they have to “wake up to their lives tomorrow” after being eliminated from the NBA finals last year, Lebron James has not made many fans outside of South Beach. This year however things changed. There was a “passing of the torch” for most hated player in the NBA by fans. You see last year’s loss in the finals humbled Lebron and this year he came out a whole new man. He spent the offseason working on his flaws on and off the court. From working on his low post game to saying what seemed like all the right things, people couldn’t help but begin to feel happy for Lebron and feel some vindication for him when the Miami Heat won the NBA Championship this year. Read More...
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