Time for LeBron to grow up

After failing to get to the NBA Finals by losing to the Orlando Magic, LeBron James ran away from congratulating his opponents and talking to the media. I understand that people that are ultra-competitive hate to lose. But at this point, he should understand his responsibility and stand up at the microphone and answer the media questions. He only comes off as a spoiled brat that refuses to take the good with the bad.

LeBron finally answered some questions from the media on Sunday and had this to say,

"It’s hard for me to congratulate somebody after you just lose to them. I’m a winner. It’s not being a poor sport or anything like that. If somebody beats you up, you’re not going to congratulate them. That doesn’t make sense to me. I’m a competitor. That's what I do. It doesn't make sense for me to go over and shake somebody's hand."

So much for good sportsmanship. While you are upset you lost, it doesn't make you more of a loser if you show some maturity and congratulate the victor. If his actions and words up to that point weren't bad enough, he continued his lack of class by wearing a New York Yankee hat while talking to the media on Sunday. While the Yankees may be his favorite team, he needs to understand that everyone in Cleveland is fearful of him leaving for the Knicks after next season. It is everyone in Cleveland's worst nightmare and after a disappointing finish to a season where everyone thought the Cavs were headed to the NBA Finals LeBron just kicks the city in the gut by wearing a Yankee hat. Really, LeBron? Time to be a man and understand how to act like one.