
LeBron James and T.V. Anchor Robin Roberts pose at James’ announcement event in Greenwich, Connecticut.
The basketball star decided on taking a deal with the Miami Heat and spoke candidly in the hour long news conference with ESPN. Superstar Kanye West (pictured below) was also in attendance for the announcement.
Proceeds from the 2.5 million dollar event will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. More photos below.

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still don’t get why this is such a big deal. did i miss the memo? and why the hell is Kanye there. Where Judah at? LOL!!
Wow, the media really made a big deal about this. Basketball is a game people, a game grown men get overpaid to play….It’s not even real work like a real man would do…The way the media blew this up was as if they were waiting on the president himself to make a congressional decision…geez.
On the other hand, I am happy for Lebron; not hating here.. But I swear our priorities as people is all screwed up in terms of what we put a lot of attention, focus, and resources into, compared to more important things in life…..They willing to throw millions and millions of dollars at these athletes for playing games all day, but if a charity asked these same people throwing money at these athletes for a dollar, they would swear they are broke……The same thing happens with police officers and fire fighters who are grossly underpaid seeing as though they put their lives on the line daily, are being laid off, and the cities and states swear they cannot pay for these resources; neither can we ever get enough of police officers and such to do the job efficiently because of budget contstraints…Yeah, but somehow, somebody can pay Lebron’s behind millions on top of millions on top of millions to play a few basketball games per year….just wow. And I’m aware money to pay for various things comes from different sources, however, if our government wanted to change that system, they could…..
The world is screwed up and we are screwed.
Hmm, wonder why my comment is awaiting moderation….guess what i said wasn’t popular with Angel….Guess it didn’t fit in with her ass kissing of these entertainers…Whatever.
Kanye was there for one last plead to sign instead with the Illuminati
This is no mj moment not even close. Wheres his makeup artist to do something about those four eyebrows.
@ 3. First of all, your comment was in moderation because you wrote an essay (will all them “…..”) and it went over the spam quota. Now you just look dumb. Correction, I don’t kiss anyone’s ass.
As for Lebron, I too didn’t get the hype about his “decision”. I guess the only good thing to come out of this is that the Boys & Girls Club of America got a big donation on his behalf. And that’s always a good look.
LEBRON young and rich! keep up good lvl!
2.5 million wow thats a very big donation lebron cant please everyone he has to do whats best for him and who do you know can take loosing year after year he had enough and it was time to try something new obviously something had to change
love kanye im glad hes back
Kanye looks like he was rummaging through Ellen’s close and stole an outfit. I wish Lebron went to the Knicks. That would have been hott! The only reason why I think he did not pick NY because he can’t stand Jay-Z after he came on to him as a way to persuade him and he did not feel like crying the team himself. He just wants to play along side Shaq.
kanye look great! miss u. waiting for ur next show idea! no pressure though!
You have to under stand when these players play, they are paid from the ticket money we buy. We can’t hate cause these player making good money! Its easy to speak negative on someone with money when you yourself don’t have it! “Just a little food for thought”
Let this move by James be a lesson to anyone who is a stan for anyone (input your favorite celeb name)
1) The celebrities you are stalking care more about their careers than they care about you (rightfullly so). James took a pay cut so he could win a championship ring. He has continually stated that he only cares about God and his family.
2) You would think with the government usurping all of our freedoms that James would be the last thing on these peoples minds . Someone went as far as to burn a jersey. (Wow, I wish people would look towards their political interests with the same amount of zeal).
3). James took a pay cut. SO WHAT? What is a paycut to this guy?
So see my CL people, remember the next time you get ready to play the role of unpaid lawyer for one of your favorite celebs that they could really are less about you because they don’t even know your names (rightfully so, they have lives).
You tell em’ Angel!!!!
As for LeBron, who cares? I’m a Laker’s fan!
@ # 3 Jscene…You said some very informative things in your short message. Although what you said make sense, however I have to side with the media on this. This event escalated the way it did, because of peoples preference. The majority is entertained by watching sports stars and how the choices they make. The players benefit from our preference to be entertained by them. On the other hand we (maybe not you) benefit from being entertained by their talent. The government has nothing to do with it. To involve the government in my opinion would make it worse. The majority of government official are out for self interest. I have more to say, but I’ll give you a chance to respond, and I don’t want this message to be too long.
A pay cut thats funny. I really am praying for Savannah and the kids, so far I have seen a lot of marriages and relationships go down the drain in Miami. I pray she hooks up with Tracy Mourning and she can help Savannah stay grounded and focused and I also pray Lebron hooks with up Zoe or another strong male role model and not get caught up with Wade and his foolishness.
Kanye is killing me softly with these V-Necks.
Speaking of V-Necks where is Ryan Leslie?
@#6 Go head ANGEL.
Anyway Go Lebron. I am happy for him!!!!!!!
We are quick to say players are overpaid etc. and to “regular” people that will always be the first thought. Never forget though that there are a bunch of faceless people who have made a ton of money off Lebron. The NBA, the owners, the merchandisers all rich off of one man. This is not about loyalty this is about money and who gains and who loses. This is about capitalism at its best. Lebron’s way of handling this was quite tacky IMO but Ohio created this years ago when he was a phenom in high school. You cannot kiss a guy’s ass and call him the “King” and expect him not to believe it can you?
@ 6 CLOOP , I AM WITH YOU . WHAT’ S THE BIG DEAL ????
I AM HAPPY , , IF HE’S HAPPY .
LeBron left his team in Cleaveland to ride Wade’s nuts in wade county.He might get a ring but it wont be with the team that was built around him instead he was built around Dawayne Wade who already has a ring.How desperate is that!
i’m going to need Lebron to invest in some Pro-Active (his skin is looking like it’s on that die slow).
That is all.
Im just saying Lebron isnt putting money in my pocket or # 1-18s pockets…He can choose whatever team he wants. I swear us as regular people expect so much from these entertainers…they are regular people being watched and judged by all people at all times. Burning Jerseys, throwing shoes away??? Likkkeee where is the loalty if you ride for Lebron then you ride for Lebron smh -__-
LeBron has yet to win anything, the guy hasn’t won a Finals game yet. To the casual fans, This combo was the same combo that got embarrassed in the Olympics in 04. Not to mention they had some great role players with them. The heat has no Center, and no bench. It’s safe to say as it stands now this team aint winning Jack. I for one am a LeBron Hater, not as a player, but as for what he stands for. Selfishness, Narcism, promoting ones self above God. He’ll soon learn a lesson in humility.
Really.Why was Kanye there?? lol
I think the media made it a big deal. But now reading about the donation to the Boys and Girls Club (which of course media outlets weren’t going to report), I think it was a very smart business move and everyone got something out of it.
ANGEL You have no right to stamp your Concreteloop logo on the photos you don’t own them!!!!! If you took the pictures that would be different but you didn’t so stop posting your concreteloop stamp on it.
@JSCENE – I sooo agree! I was JUST saying the same thing to someone. How are these athletes making millions of dollars to run around with a ball, dribbling it up and down a court and occasionally shooting the ball etc?
I think the money they make should only come from ticket sales and what not.
Eww @ Kanye’s v neck showing off his hairy chest.
I think it was a tad bit extra to have an hour long special but whatever – I watched it. People are definitely over-reacting (including Dan Gilbert) about his decision. A true LeBron fan wouldn’t burn his jerseys and get upset that he’s leaving .. instead they would be happy for him. I’m a LeBron fan and he obviously was not getting anywhere with Cleveland so he made a move that he felt would win him some championships and you can’t be mad at that.
The players play to win championships – not sit at a team to play to make the people happy.
Kanye is such a media whore. He would attach his image to the hottest athlete out right now just for some media attention.
Congrats LeBron!!!! Show the haters why you are the KING!!
@ CEEYA..
You do realize that Concreteloop probably pays for the press photos they use, right? So they have the legal right to use them.. stop being an idiot..
Angel
Can u just block jscenes ignorant ass for good. her comments make me want to hurl in my mouth. i hope shes not black, lord we dont need nemore ignorant black people!!
newayz. lebron is a good person. he cudve taken that media money and ran but he donated it. i think everyone wants him to b a villian and he jst isnt
lets not forget that he is one of few that has a BLACK GIRLFRIEND who does ot look like the typical tryophy wife. shes thick and natural
#TEAMKINGJAMES
Doesn’t matter. Go Lakers!
i must repost this bc i dnt think jscene read it and i cant wait to hear her ignorant response! this is my entertainement at work
@JSCENE
Question: if beyonce wears clothes to suggest the illusion of her having an hourglass shape, what would u call her shape in cater to u whenshe had on a two peice? or in baby boy when she had on a half top the whole video. or in shit damn near every video…o..ego..a damn leotard!!! u have to be one of the most ignorant stupidest dumbest people on earth to say BEYONCE DOES NOT HAVE A HOUGLASS FIGURE
AND ANOTHER THING ALOT OF YA ARE SAYING BEY IS GAINING ALL THIS WEIGHT AND LOOKING FAT AND SHE FALLING OFF. ACTUALLY BEY IS GAINING WEIGHT AND LOOKING MORE “NORMAL” THAN EVER. IN HER SINGLE LADIES DAYS SHE WAS SUPER THIN BC SHE KNEW SHE WOULD BE WEARING LEOTARDS A LOT AND WANTED TO LOOK ATHLETIC, WHICH I THINK MADE ALL U JEALOUS HOES COMFORTABLE THAT SHE WASNT THE THICK LUCIOUS BEYONCE THAT SHE WAS POPULAR FOR.
BEYONCE, WHEN SHE WAS FOXY CLEOPATRA WAS THE THICKEST SHES EVER BEEN IN HER LIFE…..IN IF I CAN REMEMBER CORRECTLY THATS WHEN MOST MEN LOVED HER THE MOST. MY BORFIREND HAD A DAMN HEARTATTACK LOOKING AT HER THICK AS THIGHS BIG AS HIGS AND CURVY BODY. I THINK YA ARE INTIMIDATED THAT BEYONCE IS HEADED BACK IN THE “LOVE MY CURVES” GENRE AND YA ARE SCARED THAT U WILL LOSE UR BOYFRIENDS ATTENTION ONCE AGAIN WHEN SHE GRACES UR TV SCREENS
SO GIVE IT A REST. THE PERFECT QUEEN BEY WILL NEVER LET HERSELF GET “FAT”. SHE PROLLY WONT EVEN BE FAT WHEN SHES PREGNANT.JUST LIKE ALLL YA THOUGHT AKEYS WAS GONNA BE, AND SHES NOT FAT EITHER.
YA KEEP WANTING THESE BEAUTIFUL SISTAS TO FAIL AND U WILL KEEP BEATING UR HEADS AGAINST THE FLOOR
IT AINT GONNA HAPPEN
DAMN ALL THIS HATE JUST FROM BEYONCE WAKING OUT OF A STORE WITH A JUMPSUIT ON….U GO GIRL, U MY MUTHAFUCKING IDOL:)
^^^^WAT THE FUCK DO BEYONCE GOT TU DO WIT NETHING ON THIS POST??? NEWAI I DONT CARE FOR LEBRON HE COULDNT DO IT ON HIS OWN SO HE NEEDED HELP OL WELL IM STILL #TEAMKOBE OVA HERE! BUT I DO NOT RESPECT CLEVELAND 4 TALKIN SO BAD ABOUT HIM LIK HE HAVENT TRIED FOR 7 YEARS! THATS WAT YALL GET FOR BOWIN DOWN TO HIM SO NOW YALL WANNA TALK BAD …..PLEASE SAVE IT!
I STILL CANT BELIEVE SHE CAME WIT THIS RANDOM ASS BEYONCE SHIT!
Go Lebron!!! I wish you the best in everything you do. They want you to be the next Mike but just be you!! All the best!!
Wow….to above comment…..I had to scroll up to make sure I was on the Lebron post…
And no one is that invested in her life to worry about weight fluctuations….
TEAM LEBRON!!
@ D…..I don’t get it either.
seriously people need to start hating and appreciating.. are u people serious am i really hearing that hate because he went to a team with his friends. I didnt like the move either but “21.
daddy-d
Friday, July 9, 2010 /
LeBron left his team in Cleaveland to ride Wade’s nuts in wade county.He might get a ring but it wont be with the team that was built around him instead he was built around Dawayne Wade who already has a ring.How desperate is that!”
you sound real stupid for that comment. He played there seven years.. No one wins a championship by himself and until we have a player like that can.. He should get paid a billion dollars.. to play 82 games against professional players and beat them all by himself. Idiot. Jordan did not win by himself nor did magic or bird.. does it matter how he won a championship he wins.. wow people are so critical. let’s worry about that oil spill that’s coming to our coast more people..
Go lebron love him. Where eva he goes im going to ride with him.
KANYE WAS THERE TO SUPPORT LEBRON WITH THE ILLUMANITI.
NOW LEBRON has the number 6.
This world is crazy.
Cavs owner Dan Gilbert in letter to fans…”I personally guarantee the
Cleveland Cavaliers will win an NBA Championship before the self-titled
former “King” wins one.” BAHAHAHA are you freaking serious?? With
who, big goofy tired Shaq?? Hell he probably calling Pat Riley
now…”Pat please just let me come play for you …hell you don’t even have
to pay me” Bron Bron from me to u, F@CK em U don’t owe em no favors!
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Angel, thank u! Thank u very much.
@ 2 & 3. JSCENE.
Although u have made some good points and it is welll taken, it is always good not to jump to hasty conclusions. Remember where ur @ & find ur place. Respect.
BEST MOVE LEBRON, U DID WHAT U OUGHT TO DO. SMART TALENTED ATHLETE. THE HYPE WAS TOO MUCH AND THE MEDIA MILKED IT AND MILKED IT GOOD. I COULD BARELY GET INFO ON THE BASEBALL. EVERY TIME I TUNED IN IS LEBRON LEBRON LEBRON. Was like all sports radio and everybody else had this Lebron talk all day 4 days. I DONT THINK THEY DID THAT MUCH HYPE AND GAVE THAT MUCH COVERAGE WITH A-ROD FREE AGENCY.
Good grief!!!!!
WHY I JUST READ A BUNCH OF ISH ABOUT BEYONCE…SHE JST WROTE A MARTIN LUTHER KING SPEECH ABOUT BEYONCES BODY TYPE WHEN THIS IS TALKING ABOUT LEBRON JAMES -_________- #SITYOURASSDOWN
All smilez (keep it that way..lol)
Whatever makes Lebron happy is fine with me. I am not on his payroll. Who he chooses to play for does not affect me. On another note, why in the hell is someone posting about Beyonce on a Lebron thread? I know you love Beyonce and all but you need get a life and let it go. You are chasing JSCENE down just to defend Beyonce. Come on now. Go read a book or something and I am saying this with love and concern. May you have a blessed day.
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LOL Concrete loop has the best commenters. Yall are hilarious.
i wrote the comment in response to something jscene said b4
this isnt school like we have to “stay in line” with our comments!
I wanted the shit to be read by ya fools so ya can shut the fuck up about beyonce
and i think i did, bc aint nobody got nothin negative to say…mission accomplished:)
SMile, beyonces still beautiful, and ur stiiiiiiiill ugly
#TEAMLEBRON
@JASMINE
No one has anything “negative” to say because this isn’t about Beyonce dummie.
People will still say plenty of negative things when another Beyonce post is posted so your mission was not accomplished.
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LeBron showed some true wisdom. This game is about the benjamins…ask the owners, the managers, the coaches. Why shouldn’t LeBron want a championship. He fulfilled his contract…he’s not going to be Cleveland’s cash cow, packmule forever.
I am so glad he did not choose Chicago. He will be forever compared to Michael Jordan, but if he had played for the Bulls, the comparisons would have driven him crazy! Just saying.
@ Jasmine
Please, Hop off Beyonce’s clyt…thanks.
LMAO @ D.
And what the FUCK does the illumanti have to do with Kanye coming to support Lebron?!?!? He’s there to support the KIDS, everything ain’t DEVIL WORSHIP, stop reaching! Damn.
Robin Roberts can have it.
i think he outsmarted those guys and that’s why they are mad. no one wants to be shown up.
burning his jersey will probably make him drop bout 80 on the cavs,lol. honestly i would be disappointed if my franchise player left but he prolly wouldn’t know it.
lebron needs a good facial peel. for a 25y/o his face looks aged twice his age