LeBron James

I have seen James play in person three times in the last year. He had a career-high 61 points against the Bobcats and a career-high 38 points against the Knicks. He hit a deep, no-business-attempting-let-alone-going-in three to seal the game against New York, which was one of those shots you have to see in person. The dismemberment of Charlotte was a work of art.

Sports journalism has an obligation to debate whether a quarterback is elite or not. He claims that the shit he does leaves him more vulnerable than a dog. I can't clear the hurdle if you see him live. It is not a halo, as it is notdefinable.

It's impossible to describe my disappointment with the crowd's reaction to his 42 point clinic in his return to the Drew League action in more than a decade The internet has made the youth less interested in greatness. Kevin Durant put up a 66 at the park, but what King James did in that game was just as crazy.

Here is a small portion of KD in 2011.

I need more reactions to the AND1 mix tape tour. Spectators should be on the court to watch the home dude as he is being yelled at by the host.

I don't know if it was entitlement, desensitization, or what the fuck, but if I'm at an intimate venue with a player in his bag, I'd hit teammates in stride with behind the back passes.

If he doesn't dunk Terry's career into oblivion, it's him. The person was the chosen one. It's time to stop trying to get footage for a story and just enjoy the moment. Do you know the price you would have to pay for that seat?

There won't be many more chances to see King James without his raspy voice.

Stop and smell the Mariners

Seattle will enter the All-Star break with a chance to tie the franchise record for longest winning streak. The team that the Griffeys made famous is in a good position to make the playoffs.

Sam Haggerty is speeding around the bases for inside the park all-baggers, and Julio Rodriguez is stealing bases. The offense isn't great, but the pitching staff is. One of the most entertaining teams in baseball is currently sitting in the second wild card spot in the American League.