LeBron James Come Up Big Off The Court

Discussion in 'Cafepharma Playground' started by Breakingnews, Aug 14, 2015 at 7:13 AM.

  1. Breakingnews

    Breakingnews Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 4, 2008
    Messages:
    9,598
    Likes Received:
    54

  2. Drug Dumper

    Drug Dumper Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2007
    Messages:
    5,677
    Likes Received:
    79
    I think this is great....especially if they don't let race be a factor....but let's face it, it will be.
     
  3. Doc Who

    Doc Who Active Member

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2008
    Messages:
    2,977
    Likes Received:
    15
     
  4. Doc Who

    Doc Who Active Member

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2008
    Messages:
    2,977
    Likes Received:
    15
    This is a good program and yes, more professional athletes should follow James is doing.

    "While it's not clear how students will qualify for scholarships, this plan sets a clear and impressive goal for anyone involved in what could otherwise be a noble but squishy initiative."
     
  5. Vagitarian

    Vagitarian Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2006
    Messages:
    23,706
    Likes Received:
    247
    Sounds good, hope it's productive. I'm happy to see many pro athletes get involved with causes like this instead of going the Aaron Hernandez route.
     
  6. Breakingnews

    Breakingnews Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 4, 2008
    Messages:
    9,598
    Likes Received:
    54
    Race may or may not be a factor - Maybe more white athletes should follow suit with what LeBron is doing. Either way it is all good.
     
  7. Vagitarian

    Vagitarian Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2006
    Messages:
    23,706
    Likes Received:
    247
    Agree and actually many white, Hispanic and biracial athletes are using their money for the betterment of those less fortunate. Jeff Gordon, Eli Manning and Clayton Kershaw certainly fit the mold for whites and Derek Jeter as a biracial athlete. Yes, it's all good.
     
  8. Breakingnews

    Breakingnews Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 4, 2008
    Messages:
    9,598
    Likes Received:
    54
    All great examples - Back in the day, Ted Williams quietly did much the same - Especially for children's hospitals.