Video: Media Widely Suggest LeBron Visit Psychologist

When Alex Rodriguez was the focus of the sport world’s disdain, it was widely suggested that the Yankees’ third baseman visit a sports psychologist to deal with his perceived inability to handle postseason pressure. Rodriguez, you’ll recall, came to New York under controversial circumstances, after a trade with the Yankees’ biggest rival, the Red Sox, fell through and the Yankees swooped in and completed a deal, followed by A-Rod saying he preferred the Yankees over the Red Sox all along. Thanks to a monster 2009 postseason that carried New York to its 27th title, no one talks anymore about A-Rod’s postseason failings or his need to visit a sports psychologist. No, that conversation has now shifted to LeBron James, who came to Miami under controversial circumstances and then said he never considered himself a Cleveland resident anyway.

As soon as LeBron wins, people will start suggesting that Carmelo Anthony or Alexander Ovechkin or Kevin Durant need to visit a sports psychologist. The sports world demands to have its physically superior mental midget. It somehow makes us feel collectively better about ourselves: “I may not be able to dribble without looking at the ball, but I would definitely demand the rock in crunch time!”

(H/T to Sportsgrid for video)

Launch a social media campaign that will build your brand and deliver results in our online Social Media Marketing Boot Camp starting June 7. Speakers include Abigail Cusick (Bravo Digital), Gregory Galant (Sawhorse Media), Alex Leo (Thomson Reuters Digital), Jim Tobin (Ignite Social Media), and many more. Read the reviews.