Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 10:45 am  |  82 responses

No Title a ‘Failure’ for Miami: Dwyane Wade Says ‘Yes’, LeBron James Disagrees


With another postseason battle together just on the horizon, teammates LeBron James and Dwyane Wade don’t quite see eye-to-eye when it comes to what coming up short of the ultimate prize would mean. Per the Sun-Sentinel: “As they looked ahead to the start of the NBA playoffs, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade noted Thursday how they’ve come together in their thinking about late-game situations. But there is one significant difference between the Miami Heat stars when it comes to the notion of whether this season would be a ‘failure’ without a championship. Wade said yes; James said no. ‘The season won’t be a failure,’ James said. ‘You put too much work into a season to automatically call it a failure, but it would be a disappointment. This is our goal. This is what we’ve come together for. A failure is a strong word. We commit ourselves and we dedicate our season, we work hard every day and to automatically say it’s a failure, I think that’s a big word. But I think it’d be a disappointment, because that’s what you work hard for every day.’ Wade was more definitive. ‘I say yes,’ he said. ‘There’s only one champion. It’s a failure for every other team. If you don’t win a championship, you had a failed year.’”

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  • http://slamonline.com nbk

    I would assume, considering he gave up a lot of his legacy, millions of dollars, and he left home, that a title is the only thing he cares about.

  • http://slamonline.com Datkid

    cosign^^

  • Ldub

    I would say Bosh would be the one to go. They cant seem to all play great together. I remember how The Big Ticker, The Truth and Jesus Shuttlesworth all came together and made it happen. I just wish Flash, the King and the Raptor (lol) could do the same! Even if it is just one!!!

  • LA Huey

    If you win a championship, would you be happy?
    Wade: Yes.
    LeBron: No, I’d be elated.
    Same thing.

  • http://www.kb24.com The Seed

    Who cares, he is not a winner, he had more enthusiasm in his voice talking about winning another MVP trophy. He is dumb, remember is SAT score. BOOK IT!!

  • flight7

    And yet again we see the difference in Lebeon, I have never seen such a great physical talent with such mental weakness. Imagine if Kobe had his body…

  • Kabraham15

    @JP
    Thats not even the same situation. If you go with that mentality, lebron not getting a ring this year is the same thing as a 10th grader not recieving a college scholarship. Now if this was the final year lebron had with miami and he hadnt won one by that point, then yes, you could use your statement.

  • http://Juanm.garcia@comcast.net NYPlaya

    Same thing between Lakers fans and the other teams fans. When your team is on the cusp and don’t break on through you’ll be content with just being the brides maid. For a Lakers fan, any year they are in contention and don’t win it’s a failure.
    Twist this any way you want but it is what it is.

  • Drig

    @NYPlaya…………that sums it up very nicely.

  • jpm34

    Disappointment yes. Failure no. A failure would.be that not a SINGLE fan that bought a ticket was entertained or enjoyed themselves. The NBA is an entertainment product. It is what it is.

  • jimmy jones

    It’s all subjective . . .

  • robb

    If Lebron was the competitor he says he is, he would’ve said yes.

  • BRYANT BYNUM GASOL 24 17 16

    Lebron can do rub his dic between dwade’s toes and fingers with his fetish

  • jj

    it is definitely a failure because thats is your goal as a player to win a ring…and also thats is the reason why those 2 superstar join on d wade’s team to win a title! so if they dont get it it means they failed!

  • Justin G.

    Why would Bosh go anywhere? Boston had better role players than the Heat do and that’s the difference to me. Bosh plays great when either of the big two are sidelined. Just look at how he played during that 7 (I think) game stretch that Wade was hurt. He was killing it. Their bench has to step up and play better, simple as that

  • Kabraham15

    Cosign Justin G. Any given night you can count on Miamis big 3 for 70+ points. The bench decides when miami wins and loses past that

  • AQWORD

    Bring on the starter i’m hungry.

  • Yesse

    I think the title is a bit misleading. I get what Lebron means, but it seems like he likes to get the MVP a bit more than the ring.

  • L

    Ladies and gentlemen, it’s playoff time, let the LeBron’s choking begin!! L

  • trueballer4life

    ACCEPT FAILURE, DONT ACCEPT NOT TRYING!, LEBRON GET IN THE KILLER MODE FOR THESE PLAYOFFS, THAT MENTALITY IS A NO GO, LISTEN TO WADE!

  • AsadSaleh3

    If they lose again, Wade and LeBron need to be on different teams. Two seasons and no ring is unacceptable for this team. LeBron can’t say he sees himself and this team winning multiple championships, be the favorite both seasons and then say it wouldn’t be failure if they didn’t win. Their games are too similar. Wade and Bosh or LeBron and Bosh would be better. Bosh can be the 2nd best player on a championship team, let’s not act disrespect his game. No need to trade Bosh anywhere. Wade or LeBron will need to go elsewhere.

  • Rainman

    @ T-Ray: Yeah, LeBron wants everyone to liek him and all that (kinda like a Dwight Howard) But he sure wasnt talking that way thru all of last year when he said crap liek he’s taken mental notes of everyone that spoek words against him, and he went around playing with that mean streak…of course till he wussed out and passed the ball from, or stood and watched from, the corners of the basketball floor in the biggest stage of them all , lol

  • Greg

    Hmmm…I’m thinking Bron needs to turn up his urgency level. Reminds me of Clyde Drexler backing away from the Jordan challenge and we all know how that turned out. Message to the king: time to step it up buddy or it’s another summer of being kicked around town AGAIN!

  • Greg

    compare what Bron is saying to what Kobe wants…do you see the difference Bron?

  • guahan

    Failure does not equal disappointment to those arguing the two words are the same. On another note, DWade I think has the right mindset to win it all.

  • wow

    come on guys, did you see game 1. lebron clearly is focused and in a zone thus far. Does he want to win a title? yes he does. did he play better then bosh and wade in game 1? yes he did. has he played better all year? yes he has. Hes the best player in the world. I think its time the hate stopped and just let the playoffs play out. He has brought it all year and 1 game into the playoffs nobody has played better. If he fails he fails. Stuff happens. but right now i think alot of this hate seems to stem from the fact that he was so locked in from tip to final buzzer on saturday that alot of you may be scared. Did he play saturday like he doesnt care if he wins? no i think he played the complete opposite. Hate the player but dont hate the game. Cuz his game is on another level right now and any1 disagreeing with that fact is clearly just hating to hate. get over it. let the man play and beat it

  • fpi8584760

    Okay here we go….. First question I have for all of you who agree with LEBRON… have any of you ever played the game of basketball.. at least some street ball?
    Basketball is first a team sport and then an individual sport…
    One of the most complex sports in the world….
    …. a very DRAMATIC game that involves lots of heart…

    EPIC FAIL:

    1. Any basketball player with heart knows that all that HYPE of being the best means Sh!7 if you don’t win it all…. Ask a kid that plays sports and theyll tell you why theyre crying…. C’mon Lechock doesnt know this!???
    …fail

    2. the decision, this guy is self centered, and egotistical.
    …fail

    3. All the millions of dollars MIAMI invested in bringing this chump to MIAMI
    …Fail

    4…. He came to MIAMI exclusively to get the.TITTLE!
    …so far FAIL

    5. He, him self opened his mouth promising multiple TITTLES!
    …FAIL

    6. not one player in the NBA plays for an MVP title…. But to be a CHAMPION! LEBRON only plays to be MVP
    LeBron only cares about him self…
    …FAIL

    7. MIAMI FANS….. UMMMM doesnt it seem obvious by now that LEBRON doesnt give a SH!7 about yall, but your money!??
    …FAIL

    9. I think if LeBron just comes out a says he isn’t a true CHAMPION we’ll have respect for him, rather than him running his mouth!
    …fail

    10. I’m a Lakers fan…. And if we go to the playoffs and we don’t WIN a title….. WE ALL FAILED… DOWN FROM THE OWNERS, MANAGERS, COACHES, PLAYERS, FANS BABY!

    And thats what makes the LAKERS the best team in the NBA and possibly the WORLD!

  • Matt

    What a bunch of haters. Half of you are fat, living in a basement somewhere and sitting behind a computer talking trash about a player that could beat you blind folded. It doesnt matter what he says someone is going to take it the wrong way and misconstrue his words. And hey mr. Lakers fan talking crap about Lebron being egotistical and self motivated; are you telling me that Bynum wasnt chasing a record last night with all of those blocks? Hmm…Ya thats what I thought. Ive already wasted too much time on these jealous fools. Hit me up when the heat win it all this year.

  • fpi8584760

    Matt…… Nope were not all fat and sitting behind a computer
    I’m an athlete…

    I’m not hating on LeBron…. He is one other best players
    In the world…

    He just isn’t Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant, and most likely
    Is never going to WIN championship…. Period.

    The 1 through 10 a mere facts, what we all see on the court
    And the dumbsh!7 he says in the press…

    And Bynum wasn’t, it was just a part of the game and what
    The game gave him… Bynum said all he was told was he needed
    Two more (rebounds) and he went to work! Get your facts correct…

    Idiot

  • fpi8584760

    *of the best

    Last night was a team effort….

    LAKERS ARE #1 BABY!

  • Lin4President

    The problem with what Lebron says is not that what he said is unreasonable – it shows his mentality. It seems like he has lost before he has even begun. The difference between him and Dwade – is that Dwade sees failure as not an option – LBJ will give himself a pass for losing.

  • Joe

    hmmm… wonder if Jordan would have seen it as a failure.

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