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Could Miami Heat’s LeBron James learn from US Open leader Rory McIlroy?

Self-deprecating Irishman wins more fans for his modesty

BEN BARNES,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Saturday, June 18, 2011, 9:04 AM

Updated Saturday, June 18, 2011, 9:09 AM

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Could golf ace Rory McIlroy have something to teach LeBron James about keeping your head under pressure?

The online friendship between McIlroy, the 22-year-old golfer, and James, the 26-year-old NBA star, makes sense.

Both men hail from modest backgrounds and both have been turned into worldwide sporting icons before winning anything.
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And let's face it, both men have had quite a bit of trouble finishing championships. But perhaps the similarities end there.

James' may well be the most disliked athlete on the planet, but McIlroy emerged from the Masters making lemonade from lemons and winning more fans in the process.

Critics say that James should have learned from his Irish buddy that failure, when handled correctly, can offers some worthwhile opportunities.

And when the good times return you'll be in a stronger position, too.

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cillowen | Jun 19, 2011, 09:08 PM EDT

unionist supremist mcilroy and debron james what a comparison. master and slave twisted catholic rory. get a life moronic writer.

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AngelPrecious | Jun 19, 2011, 04:11 PM EDT

I do believe that one day, LeBron will learn that his arrogance cost him much support from the American public. His legacy will be forever tainted!

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mollycolleen | Jun 19, 2011, 07:40 AM EDT

BTW, there is a huge difference between confidence and arrogance.

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mollycolleen | Jun 18, 2011, 06:28 PM EDT

LeBron has a lot to learn from many people but by his own admission, he says he doesn't listen. His biggest problem is arrogance! But this young man has been so pampered since his teens: at 16 his low-income mother bought him a $50000 Hummer for school transportation. The leather seats were emblazoned with "King James." He has "The Chosen One" tattooed across his broad shoulders. In Cleveland he saw himself on 5-story banners that proclaimed: We are all witness." What would keep LeBron from marrying his long-time girlfriend and mother of his two young sons? Arrogance...plain and simple. Will LeBron learn from Rory or anyone else? I doubt because LeBron thinks he's got it all together and can do it all himself.

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