Clowning LeBron
Plus: Lawrence Frank re-signs.
-I think it’s safe to say that Stephon Marbury isn’t a big fan of LeBron James. You might recall that the two of them had a little shoe beef back in March, and now, Marbury is once again hating on LBJ. This time, it’s for his performance at the ESPYs.
You want to make me the clown…I’m not the dude on the ESPYs, getting carried on a throne. I’m not him. I’m the good guy, not the bad guy. I don’t want to be carried on the throne…I just want to walk among the people.
(I’m saddened to announce that Friday’s blog post was Stephon’s last for the NY Post. We’re all a little poorer it. I suggest you go and read through all of his entries; much laughter will ensue.)
-Steve Nash had his charity game over the weekend.
-According to the NY Times, Tim Donaghy was an “above average” ref.
-Darren Rovell of CNBC, with the help of R.J. Bell from pregame.com, is pretty sure Donaghy “was betting the over on the over-under.”
-Would Kobe be a good fit in Portland?
-Lawrence Frank has officially re-upped with New Jersey.
51 Responses to “Clowning LeBron”
Jul.23 at 1:15 pm
BETCATS says:
first and last comment of the day
Jul.23 at 1:25 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
I find Steph guilty of hating in the fourth degree, and hereby sentence him to two seasons on a sub-par Eastern team and a lifetime supply of $15 shoes. Oh wait.
Jul.23 at 1:27 pm
white hot eboy says:
My brainis in vapor lock becase of Steph’s blog. The lyrics at the end of the post are ridiculously great. And Steph pulling out the black card is priceless. That type of sh*t is what redeems him from the other knuckleheads in the L. And I like how he goes at Lebron with mentioning his name. Can’t SLAM get Steph as a guest writer here! Make it happen boys.
Jul.23 at 1:28 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
*DISCLAIMER* While I applaud the whole concept of Starbury, Steph needs to get off his high horse sometimes. He’s getting PAID to endorse this stuff, right? It’s not like he’s doing it simply from the goodness of his heart (and it’s not like he turned down signature shoes from Nike or adidas to do it, either). If their positions were reversed, Steph would probably be making fun of LeBron for wearing $15 shoes.
Jul.23 at 1:28 pm
donnymarbury says:
Sounds like ol’ starbury was doing a little hating of his own. First of all, the kid??? Isn’t he like 30 with about 6 kids. KID???
Jul.23 at 1:33 pm
shawn kemp jr. says:
Starburys are great, stop hattin
Jul.23 at 1:36 pm
El Boydelz says:
Mr. Mutoni, I’ve been loving your recent contributions to this page. If you don’t mind I’m gonna nominate you for a “Starbury, Most Valuable Person” award.
Jul.23 at 1:47 pm
Ghost of Johnnie Cochran says:
i say replace ask mike james with ask starbury
Jul.23 at 1:48 pm
Allenp says:
Yeah, Steph is tripping. As sensitive as he is to criticism he needs to tone it down when talking about other people. You can’t have thin skin and then randomnly start clowning folks. Well, unless you’re a hypocrite.
Jul.23 at 1:55 pm
Dillan L says:
Starbury just wishes people in New York would carry him on a throne.Or even like him enough to buy a $15 shoe.
Jul.23 at 1:59 pm
Ryan Jones says:
Couple things:
1. Rovell is a doosh-bag. That’s nothing personal. He just is.
2. Stephon Marbury is to LeBron James what Ross Perot was to the first George Bush. I like the idea of someone with enough capital (either self-made billions or self-taught game) to work outside the system and challenge the predominant status quo (H.W. Bush or Nike), but at the end of the day, you’re still too f*cking crazy to be president/MVP candidate.
Jul.23 at 2:00 pm
H to the izzo says:
Will everybody stop hating the haters who hate haters?
Love,
Hater
Jul.23 at 2:09 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Wait wait wait wait WAIT. I just clicked on that Portland link. Charley Rosen is still being paid to write about NBA basketball? Seriously? In 2007? After saying the BEST that LeBron James could EVER be is an average NBA player? This is actually worse news than the Tim Donaghy stuff. I’ve truly lost faith in all of humanity—or at least respectable journalism. I’m not sure what to do with myself anymore.
Jul.23 at 2:10 pm
Reggie Evans says:
Steph is frickin awesome
Jul.23 at 2:10 pm
Greased Up Deaf Guy aka Clay Davis says:
lebron was very lebron like in the game last night. by that i mean, he was not clutch and tried to go 1 on 1 against kobe, dumb move. he also had some bad turnovers and outside of the first quarter he played poorly, PASS IT TO MIKE MILLER
Jul.23 at 2:13 pm
Shawn Kemp Jr says:
kickapop says:
steph is a crack head get used to it. Like fat people in street wear it is a problem. ‘Kicka Pop’ ignorce kills and russ i thought Charlie Rosen was dead, but didnt we all
Jul.23 at 2:44 pm
Ghost of Johnnie Cochran says:
it is a stupendous and outstanding occasion that this delinquently minded parasite known as kickapoop has decided to metriculate elsewhere. its a celebration, bitches
Jul.23 at 2:48 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Steph’s last blog is one of the most amazing things that I’ve ever read in my entire life.
Jul.23 at 2:52 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
And that’s a vast understatement.
Jul.23 at 3:02 pm
Sam Rubenstein says:
I feel bad for insinuating Steph may have been on drugs on that Mike’d up show. I now say that all of the events of the life of Stephon were all just a warm up for this blog post. It is truly amazing.
Jul.23 at 3:06 pm
RV says:
Russ, Rosen also wrote recently, when Francis signed with Houston, that Steve used to post up and score on right handed hook shots…..i’m not sure what he’s watching
Jul.23 at 3:09 pm
Booyakasha says:
“I drink life’s happy water.” that’s gotta be the line of the week
Jul.23 at 3:09 pm
Booyakasha says:
if for NO other reason than Starbury said it
Jul.23 at 3:19 pm
Mike C. says:
For the record, I don’t really want to be carried on a throne either. From now on, I choose to walk among the people.
Jul.23 at 3:19 pm
Ghost of Johnnie Cochran says:
he previously said something about happy juice too
Jul.23 at 3:23 pm
Young Chris #3 says:
The best thing about all of this that last week my boy had an away message up that read “Hennessey and Apple Juice = Happy Juice” and then Steph gets quoted in Newsdy saying “People are saying that I’m crazy and that I’m on drugs, and I like that they’re saying that, It’s called happy juice.” That’s just perfect imo. And Steph is the man, I don’t care… I hope he plays like Starbury this year…
Jul.23 at 3:30 pm
Tariq says:
Does anyone remember Steph’s “aroma” comment from a couple of years ago? I can’t remember what he was talking about, but I’m sure it was something wise and nutritious as always.
Jul.23 at 3:31 pm
Tariq says:
aroma/aura
Jul.23 at 3:31 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Another great thing is that Steph’s not averaging 20 and 8 anymore. In fact, he’s not even averaging 20 OR 8. After last year, his career numbers dropped to 19.9 and 7.9. So Oscar Robertson can sleep easy.
Jul.23 at 3:39 pm
Booyakasha says:
if by above average referee, you mean bet on games and made shady calls during those games for profit….absolutely, he was an above average referee
Jul.23 at 3:47 pm
Chief says:
Those be Jay Hov’s lyrics so y’all know. But i appreciate what Starbury says. LBJ needs to stop maiking Ghetto Kids pay 100’s of dollars for his shoes. that’s why they sell crack ain’t it? At least Starbury has a good purpose he’s not just trying to make bread for himself he’s sharing the wealth. You can really tell that he is a humble baller from Coney island, probably a warrior. Come out and Play. Starbury from around the way. He has a better crossover and Jumpshot then LeBron will ever have. BOOM BABY.
Jul.23 at 3:51 pm
Ghost of Johnnie Cochran says:
boom baby, indeed
Jul.23 at 3:54 pm
jr says:
Starbury comes off as part cult leader, revolutionary, and missionary in his blogs.
Jul.23 at 3:57 pm
Gerard Himself says:
Signing Lawrence Frank keeps the pale-factor up in NJ.
We had Keith Van Horn, now we have Frank. Plus they have me as a fan, and believe me, I look like a ghost.
Jul.23 at 4:00 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Giving someone a Black Card for a shopping spree at Steve & Barry’s is like giving someone a 12-gauge shotgun to hunt butterflies.
Jul.23 at 4:02 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
And if he ever gave ME his Black Card, I’d be on the phone ordering a Ferrari or two.
Jul.23 at 4:06 pm
Allenp says:
OMG. I thought everyone was exaggerating about the greatness of Marbury’s blog, and now i must genuflect (sp) at Russ’ feet for my impertinence. That blog was like the Iverson practice monologue time infinity! I now hate the NY writers even more because they are clearly not giving us a true glimpse into who Marbury is. He still shouldn’t have randomnly hated on Lebron, but the blog was ridiculously entertaining.
Jul.23 at 4:09 pm
Allenp says:
His comments about the tastiness of “divine water” as opposed to the bitter brew of haterade were too funny for words.
Jul.23 at 4:21 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Not to give the New York writers too much credit, but Steph’s interview persona is COMPLETELY different. He’s usually the wonderful combination of surly, suspicious, AND uninteresting.
Jul.23 at 4:27 pm
Bishop says:
That was amazing! I cant stop smiling. Must be that divine water.
Jul.23 at 4:47 pm
Allenp says:
But, after reading his blogs I think he gave a reasonable explanation for why he acts that way. I mean, I understand dealing with the media goes with the territory, but I think that it’s unreasonable to expect a man to be continually cordial with people who are constantly sniping at him often through anonymous sources. I think both Steph and the writers are responsible for the current state of their relationship, but I think this blog proves that Steph does have a different side to his personality. And the comments were hilarious.
Jul.23 at 5:55 pm
H to the izzo says:
ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED??!!!
Jul.23 at 6:05 pm
Mr. Bob Dobolina says:
Hater in the house!
Jul.23 at 7:04 pm
FLUXLAND says:
Russ, you are on FIRE. Serioulsy, you missed you calling. Also, I can’t post for some reason.
Jul.23 at 7:39 pm
El Boydelz says:
Flux took the words out of my mouth. Russ is absolutely on FIRE. Ryan’s Steph as Ross Perot comment is also top drawer. “Starbury’s Most Valuable Person’s” all round!!!
Jul.24 at 2:19 am
Ghost of Johnnie Cochran says:
im allergic to haterade and any form of hateration
Jul.24 at 5:30 am
Chukaz says:
Kobe would be a bad fit for the Blazers. I don’t think that they want to introduce winning to Greg Oden. Let’s be honest, right now, I would rather have Brandon Roy than Kobe ’cause Roy don’t do the bitchin’ thing. Just sayin’.
Jul.24 at 8:38 am
PhatAzz says:
starbury just likes to run his mouth and sometimes the comments are stupid & i hate them. On the other hand, Starbury is making shoes affordable to the not so well off kids which is a great thing to have that social consciousness & i love it….
Jul.24 at 11:46 am
Jake says:
Consider this the first signature in the petition to get Marbury back on the cover of SLAM. I see Starbury leaning out the subway, throwing money out the window Eva Peron style. GANGSTA!
Jul.24 at 1:02 pm
Eric says:
Marbury is a pathetic little man, so desperate to be loved. Growing up in a housing project must be rough.
Jul.25 at 4:11 am
Jukai says:
I wish Starbury played as well as he writes blogs.