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This kid is taunting LeBron and playing with fire

By Brad Washington

CLEVELAND, CA - JUN 8: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to the media after being defeated by the Golden State Warriors in Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals won 108-85 by the Golden State Warriors over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Quicken Loans Arena on June 6, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, CA - JUN 8: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to the media after being defeated by the Golden State Warriors in Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals won 108-85 by the Golden State Warriors over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Quicken Loans Arena on June 6, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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A kid playing against LeBron James Jr. decided to taunt LeBron Sr. after making a t3-point shot. Was it smart, or ill-advised?

Much has been made about LeBron James watching his son, LeBron Jr. play AAU this summer from the sidelines. James Sr. has made his way to Jr’s layup line, and of course, has decided to serve as an honorary coach for the team (I mean, who is going to turn down LeBron James’ help?) But James is bringing all sorts of attention to the team, some of which may not be wanted.

Check out this circus.

James was watching on the sideline while James Jr. played. It isn’t being reported what was said, but apparently, James said something to an opposing player which motivated him to knock down a trey from deep. Afterward, the opposing player taunted LeBron Sr., acting as if he shot him down with a bow and arrow, a celebration that has been used by Jamal Murray and other NBA players.

This entire sequence reminds me of that time when a man told then-President Barack Obama not to touch his girlfriend while Obama and the young woman voted.

While others may applaud both the opposing player and the young man for being bold with two of the more famous people on the planet, I think both blew opportunities of a lifetime to interact with them positively.

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In James’ case, the young player decided to flex his ego toward the best basketball player in the world. He could have used that trash talk to say how it motivated him after the game. Instead, he pretended to shoot at James, over a routine shot James can make in his sleep. But, I digress. The kid got his fame, though.