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Anyone see Lebron on the news last night, That scum bucket said he'll be rooting for the Yankees over the Tribe.. I'm glad I don't watch that boring game or league he plays in. Just move to NY now.

He'll move as soon as contract time comes along .

Someone get this news to Bob Feller asap, and get quotes.

The old timer went off on LeBron a few years back for wearing his Yankees cap.

Gotta love Uncle Bob.

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Cavaliers All-Star forward LeBron James is treating his appearance on the season premiere of 'Saturday Night Live' like a fast break.

"I'm going to just wing it," James said Thursday during a break in rehearsals.

James is practicing this week with his new teammates at 'SNL' where he'll become the latest in a long line of superstar athletes to host the show.

The 22-year-old's display of humor in Nike ads where he plays four versions of himself and his performance co-hosting the ESPYs made Lorne Michaels, creator and executive producer of 'Saturday Night Live,' believe James would do well on the show.

"You can tell when someone has a sense of humor or a least enough perspective on themselves to able to laugh at stuff," Michaels said.

James got his lines Wednesday and did a read through of the material Thursday, leading Michaels to believe "The Chosen One" may have another natural gift.

"He's really good at this stuff," Michaels said.

James follows in the footsteps of his boyhood idol, NBA legend Michael Jordan, who hosted the season premiere in 1991. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning appeared on the show last season and other stars like Joe Montana and Wayne Gretzky have had memorable performances.

Michaels believes the show has had success with athletes over the last 32 seasons because by nature they're fearless.

"They're used to being in front of a large group of people and not knowing how it's going to turn out," Michaels said.

James, who says he doesn't get nervous for big games, is treating the show no differently and said collaborating with the writers and actors has made him feel comfortable with the sketches.

"They make you feel like you're one of them," James said.

When James co-hosted the ESPYs along with comedian/talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, he appeared in several skits and danced and sang a version of Bobby Brown's "My Prerogative" with rewritten lyrics about his own fame.

He wouldn't say whether he has another song and dance routine planned for this weekend's show, which also features hip-hop icon Kanye West.

"I want to make an impression," James said. "Just go out there and be original and have some fun."

Last season, James led Cleveland to its first NBA finals. The Cavaliers were swept in four games by the San Antonio Spurs. A high school phenom, he skipped college to become the overall No. 1 pick in the 2003 draft, and in four seasons has become one of the league's marquee players.

James grew up in Akron, just 25 miles away from Cleveland, but he might want to stay in New York a while after the show is over.

A lifelong New York Yankees fan, James took a moment during a Thursday conference call to graciously congratulate the Cleveland Indians on winning the American League Central Division title.

Then he predicted that the Yankees would beat the Indians when the two teams meet in the playoffs.

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(Excerpt from interview below)

Q: You congratulated the Indians for making the playoffs during the NBC conference call, but who wins a playoff between Indians and Yankees?

A: The Yankees. I know a lot of people might not like hearing me say that, but I think everyone knows I've been a Yankee fan my whole life. They have to deal with it.

Last time I check this was still a free country and Labron has the right to like who he wants to like, unless it's in his contract....LOL..

All this means is Labron will be disapointed again come October and thats ok as long as he's happy in May & June

Go Lebron!!

Who cares dude.

He rootsfor the Yankees, big deal, he has bad taste in baseball. He can root for whoever he wants. Just because he plays inCleveland does not mean he has to be a Tribefan ora Browns fan.

Sure Iwould like it if hewascheering on theTribeand showing support, but I could care less who is favorite baseball team is. Myfavoriteteam is the Tribe and thats all that matters.

Just as long as he wins in basketball I don't care who he roots for in baseball.
GO TRIBE!

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so HOOP, if you were offered a contract to play for the Tampa Bay Lightning, are you gonna start rooting for the Bucs instead of the Browns?...

Is your thumb hurting or is your space bar stuck?

You mean you're not a Columbus Bluejackets fan!?!? TRAITOR!!

What's the big deal Hoop,, the kid's been a Yankee fan all his short life... Because he says it, doesn't mean it will happen ya know

You don't want to drip water on his head? Are you getting soft?

well, he does play for us, I don't want to cause *real* damage.

Iam, your such a hoser. So your saying it's pronounced The Toronto Maple Lehfs?

just trying to display some humour....

We know he's not a Cavs fan! Wearing the 23 he was a Jordanere fan = Bulls. Front runner just like Stiler fans

don't you mean "colours"?

DAMN! yes

Yay more reasons for me to hate the Cavaliers!

LeBron = BANDWAGON FAN.

It's not bandwagon if he was a Yank fan his whole life. Much like us and the Browns.

He also said he wants bringbackbernie to beat 337 in fantasy football.

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I disagree... If you decide to like the Yankees and you don't have any background in New York, then you are a bandwagon fan!

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Have you seen how many Browns fans there are on this board who have no real ties to Cleveland? And I've been a Browns fan for over 30 years.... so go ahead and call me a bandwagon fan if you'd like...

This thread is just ridiculous.

but it's Friday...so roll with it.

I now love Lebron!

He also said Brandon Phillips is overrated.

He also said the Maryland terrapins suck.