It might seem like LeBron James is on top of the world right now. He’s the best player in the NBA, a two-time champ and already one of the best players ever. He’s so good he has former enemies wanting to team up with him. He’s such a good athlete that NFL players think he’d be a beast in another sport. He’s so famous he chills with Dr. Dre. He’s so rich he has 24/7 DJs in his hotel room. But the public often forgets that professional athletes are human, too. They’re not cartoon characters or aliens. They have urges and needs like anyone else, and no amount of money cures everything.
LeBron has been worldwide famous for his entire adult life, and he’s handled the spotlight better than anyone could’ve anticipated. Yet it seems he’s not invincible. Recently, the Heat superstar got on Twitter and vented about the downside of being famous.
Man it's hard to go out and have a good time thesedays! It's cool though, it's part of my life. Wouldn't change anything(just saying)
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 5, 2013
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Been in the spotlight since I was 15. Sometimes u just wanna STOP!! But I refuse cause I have a commitment to the youth to inspire them!!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 5, 2013
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That will keep me pushing forward and focused alone
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 5, 2013
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Would you want to be as famous as LeBron is?
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