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By Marla Ridenour
Beacon Journal sports writer
POSTED: 02:12 p.m. EDT, Jun 03, 2009
DUBLIN, OHIO: Cavaliers star LeBron James has drawn criticism over refusing to shake hands with Dwight Howard and the rest of the Orlando Magic after losing the Eastern Conference finals last Saturday.
But when the controversy was brought up to Tiger Woods on Wednesday as he prepared to play in the Memorial Tournament, Woods didn't blast James, although he might have gotten in a subtle dig.
''Not everyone shakes hands after every game,'' Woods said. ''Football, a lot of guys just walk off the field. A lot of sports, they do walk off the court or field. Hockey they line up. It's tradition, and it's part of our sport.
''The history of our game is about sportsmanship. We call penalties on ourselves. I don't see anybody in the NFL saying, 'I'm sorry, I held the guy, give me 10 yards.' That's what separates our sport, the traditions of our sportsmanship. When you doff the cap and shake someone's hand and look them in the eyes and say, 'Well done.' ''
Woods lives in an exclusive development in Orlando, Fla., and sat courtside for the Cavs-Magic games in Florida.
''Watching them play right there on the floor, it's phenomenal with the banging and how physical it is,'' Woods said. ''These guys and their strength and the balance that they have, it's just phenomenal to watch.''
But Woods was born in Cypress, Calif., and will be pulling for his hometown Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals against the Magic.
''I was kind of torn a little bit,'' said Woods, 33. ''I live in Orlando and root for the Magic, but I'm from L.A. I grew up watching Magic (Johnson) and Kareem (Abdul-Jabbar) and (James) Worthy and Byron (Scott) and all those teams, before that (Bob) McAdoo and (Norm) Nixon.
''It is hard. But I'm from L.A.''
Marla Ridenour can be reached
at mridenour@thebeaconjournal.com.
DUBLIN, OHIO: Cavaliers star LeBron James has drawn criticism over refusing to shake hands with Dwight Howard and the rest of the Orlando Magic after losing the Eastern Conference finals last Saturday.
But when the controversy was brought up to Tiger Woods on Wednesday as he prepared to play in the Memorial Tournament, Woods didn't blast James, although he might have gotten in a subtle dig.
''Not everyone shakes hands after every game,'' Woods said. ''Football, a lot of guys just walk off the field. A lot of sports, they do walk off the court or field. Hockey they line up. It's tradition, and it's part of our sport.
''The history of our game is about sportsmanship. We call penalties on ourselves. I don't see anybody in the NFL saying, 'I'm sorry, I held the guy, give me 10 yards.' That's what separates our sport, the traditions of our sportsmanship. When you doff the cap and shake someone's hand and look them in the eyes and say, 'Well done.' ''
Woods lives in an exclusive development in Orlando, Fla., and sat courtside for the Cavs-Magic games in Florida.
''Watching them play right there on the floor, it's phenomenal with the banging and how physical it is,'' Woods said. ''These guys and their strength and the balance that they have, it's just phenomenal to watch.''
But Woods was born in Cypress, Calif., and will be pulling for his hometown Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals against the Magic.
''I was kind of torn a little bit,'' said Woods, 33. ''I live in Orlando and root for the Magic, but I'm from L.A. I grew up watching Magic (Johnson) and Kareem (Abdul-Jabbar) and (James) Worthy and Byron (Scott) and all those teams, before that (Bob) McAdoo and (Norm) Nixon.
''It is hard. But I'm from L.A.''
Marla Ridenour can be reached
at mridenour@thebeaconjournal.com.
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Akron, OH
Posted 02:35 PM, 06/03/2009
Woods once again defines the true definition of role model.
Posted 02:48 PM, 06/03/2009
TruthPatrol,
Why? Because his sport (golf) has a tradition of sportsmanship, shaking hands with the other players and so on? Because he roots for his old home town Lakers?
Old Faithful, WY
Posted 03:00 PM, 06/03/2009
(i'm a different steve)
probably because truthpatrol. like millions of other idiots, think that athletes, reality stars and cartoon characters should be role models for children rather than parents and teachers.
Akron, oh
Posted 03:44 PM, 06/03/2009
What's LeBron make a hundred million? Shake the other teams hands you freakin pouter. It was an embarrassment.
Willoughby, OH
Posted 03:57 PM, 06/03/2009
Why doesnt everyone just let it go already... he didnt and I think it was a mistake but its OVER!! move on.. Lebron lives and learns just like we all do!!!!!!!
Posted 04:09 PM, 06/03/2009
I hope when the Laker/Magic series begins all this silly hoopla about LeBron will give way to more timely news. It's one small event of little importance and not worthy of all the ire it's produced.
Canton, OH
Posted 04:21 PM, 06/03/2009
LeBron : GROW UP !!! Didn't Saint Vee & the 4 Horsemen teach you anything !!! C'Mon. . .
Akron, Oh
Posted 04:38 PM, 06/03/2009
Are you kiddin me, sportin his NY Sh#! and did
anyone notice West taking his jersey off in front
of the camera showing off his tats?
Posted 05:29 PM, 06/03/2009
bams67,
Shocking, a man taking off his shirt (or jersey) in public and showing his tatoos. He should be taken behind the shed and beaten.
I don't really know what your point was, so I had to try and guess on my own.
As far as LeBron not shaking hands, who cares, I'm tired of athletes that are supposed to compete with the other teams treating them as if they are best friends. This isn't a bunch of people playing a pick-up game in the park, its a multi-billion dollar business.
Akron, oh
Posted 06:00 PM, 06/03/2009
It is a business your right. So his highness ought to not take it so personal, its just business. There is an etiquette and some traditions in place. I think for what he is being paid he can follow them.
Also for what he is being paid I am waiting for his cure for cancer and his plan for world peace.
I hope being really,really,really,really,really,really good at putting a round ball thru a round hoop is not his only trick.
I mean come on 100 million?!?!
Akron, oh
Posted 06:04 PM, 06/03/2009
And yes I understand he is good at selling shoes, and soft drinks to the sheeple.
As all the guys before him and after were and will be.
brain dead masses being the brain dead masses after all.
Akron, OH
Posted 06:13 PM, 06/03/2009
This situation depends on the player's personality. I remember seeing Isaiah Thomas walk off the floor in a funk when the Pistons lost a play-off game. It would have been nicer had James congratulated the winner, but he didn't.
r m kraus, akron
Akron, OH
Posted 06:19 PM, 06/03/2009
Ms Ridenour, ask Tiger if he ever saw Jerry West. West played for the Lakers, and he was a very fine player from West Virginia.
r m kraus, akron
Akron, Oh
Posted 06:36 PM, 06/03/2009
Where is coach Mike Brown and his comments about that Dwight Howard's a 3 point shot attempt before the clock expired, that showed sportsmanship? The coach(es) could have prevented this by calling a time out with and taken Lebron out of the game to receive some type of congrat. on this season.(For his effort).
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Posted 07:23 PM, 06/03/2009
So glad basketball in NEO is over. So sick of hearing that name and seeing that face.
Posted 09:38 PM, 06/03/2009
Hi hate you all. Especially ANZ (dont watch the games if you dont like the sport or the player), I hate Reality (to stupid to even insult him, feel sorry for him. I'd like to p*mp slap you litte sissys right in your mouth.
Kinsman, Oh
Posted 10:51 PM, 06/03/2009
I think Dennis Rodman epitomized sportsmanship/Basketball etiquette and role modelism!How many FOULS did Dwight have? Bet I wouldn't shake hands with anyone that FOUL!?
San Diego, CA
Posted 02:21 AM, 06/04/2009
@r m kraus: There was no way for Woods to see Jerry West play. West played through the 1974 season and Woods wasn't born until late December 1975.
As for LeBron's issue, since NBA rules say you must be available, he should have shaken a few hands and addressed the media. I'd would say he shouldn't have been expected to say a lot. It was a bitter disappointment.
Marietta, GA
Posted 09:27 AM, 06/04/2009
Woods may have not been able to see Jerry West play, but he can now because Jerry West is playing in the Sports Legends Challenge this fall along with Kareem Abdul Jabar. Check out www.sportslegendschallenge.com for more information. Looks like an exciting game with many sports legends...thought you guys may find it interesting as well.
Posted 09:29 AM, 06/04/2009
Woods may have not been able to see Jerry West play, but he has the chance to now because West is playing in the Sports Legends Challenge this fall along with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The website is awesome and it looks like a great tournament.
Akron, oh
Posted 09:40 AM, 06/04/2009
ras13- whatever punk. You sound like an uneducated thug. I don't sweat uneducated punk thugs. Alone they are pu$$ies and in groups they just make things a "target rich environment" for me.
Oh ya....get Lebron's balls off your chin before you reply too.
