Most of us have heard about the controversy involving
LeBron James' mother. We don't know if the rumors are true, but the consequences for the NBA could be very real. If LeBron is distracted or disturbed enough by this incident, it could lead him to take time off next season or leave Cleveland altogether. It also affects the value of his brand, which impacts his endorsements and the overall brand of the NBA.
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Tiger Woods
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Total Earnings:$127,902,706
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No. 1
Tiger Woods
Pro Golf
Total Earnings:$127,902,706
Top 10 Highest-Earning Athletes
No. 2
Phil Mickelson
Pro Golf
Total Earnings:$62,372,685
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No. 3
LeBron James
Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA)
Total Earnings:$40,455,000
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Kobe Bryant
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Shaquille O'Neal
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Total Earnings:$35,000,000
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Alex Rodriguez
New York Yankees (MLB)
Total Earnings:$35,000,000
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Kevin Garnett
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Total Earnings:$31,000,000
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Total Earnings:$30,500,000
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Total Earnings:$30,000,000
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This incident leads us to ask some interesting questions. Does LeBron have a right to monitor his mother's sex life? Was she being irresponsible if she did have sex with one of his teammates? Are people making a big deal out of nothing?
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By: Truddy on 5/25/2010 8:06PM
Come on how did this get into the headlines? Black "family values' turn an ugly eye on someone monitoring who his mother dates. At the same time, if were true, such an encounter shows dis-respect for Lebron. Shame on her. She might have looked elsewhere realizing that he would not be pleased with such an association given his relationship with other members of his team.
Leaving his base wont help. Just prevent "MAMA" from circulating among his friends. Let her look elsewhere. That he can demand! Respectfully!!
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By: Thisiswhyubroke! on 5/26/2010 1:56AM
This has nothing to do with race. Its just sad and greedy.
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By: Beverly on 5/26/2010 11:07AM
This is nothing new in Society. Some women do this just for the thrill of it or some may say having a little fun. I am sure if his Mother did this again she would use more caution. It doesn't matter what one does someone is watching. Or one of the people involved may have told someone.
But the bottom line showing lack of respect is a hurtful thing for anyone.
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By: nettec on 5/26/2010 11:39AM
WOW I LIKE THE WAY THINGS CAN BLOW UP, WHEN I FIRST START READING THEY MADE IT LIKE INCEST WAS INVOLVED. FOR HIM TO MONITOR HER SEX LIFE SHE HAS TO BE DOING A LOT MORE THAN EVEN WE KNOW. TO PLAY OR BE A COURGAR IS ONE THING, BUT I PERSONALLY THINK SHE CROSSED THE LINE WITH HIS BOYS. THIS IS NOT A GOOD LOOK FOR THEM. WELL LEBRON YOU JUST CAN NOT STOP YOUR MOM SHE IS GOING FOR COURGAR OF THE YEAR.
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By: Juana on 5/26/2010 7:13PM
Hmmm, Lebron's mom is a grown woman and have the right to have sex with whomever she pleases. But, if she was a real woman/mother she would be more discreet with her sh*t. There is no reason her son should have to be embarrassed because of her tasteless behavior. There are plenty of men out there other than Lebron's teamates that she could lay
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By: l2lake on 5/27/2010 11:59AM
Now all thefellas know thatwhat really go to Lebron was thinking back on all the times Delonte and Lebron were joking around in the lockerroom and Delonte asked Lebron "who's your daddy?", or call me papi..and whe nLebron found out the truth, he thought about all those "whose your daddy" comments from Delonte and it blew up everything...everytime you kiss your mother, you are sucking on...................................lol
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By: Robert on 5/27/2010 11:06PM
> LeBron James MAMA is a section 8 WHORE
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