Nike does not want you to see that dunk
AKRON, Ohio -- You want to see video of Xavier's Jordan Crawford dunking on LeBron James?
If so, too bad.
Because you're not going to see it.
Thanks to Nike.
Turns out, there were at least two cameras rolling Monday night when Crawford dunked on James during a pick-up game here at the LeBron James Skills Academy. It was a two-handed jam, the kind that would've circulated quickly on YouTube. But Nike officials eliminated that possibility shortly after the dunk happened by allegedly confiscating tapes from various cameramen.
Freelance photographer Ryan Miller was one of the cameramen shooting the game.
He told CBSSports.com that Nike Basketball Senior Director Lynn Merritt took his tape.
"He just said, 'We have to take your tape,'" Miller said. "They took it from other guys, too."
Worth noting is that there is no policy against filming at the LeBron James Skills Academy, and Miller said he had been filming all day without incident. Nobody ever told him to stop. Nobody ever said there was a problem ... until after Crawford dunked on James.
"LeBron called Lynn over and told him something," Miller said. "That's how I knew his name was Lynn. LeBron said, 'Hey, Lynn. Come here.'"
Minutes later, Miller said Merritt demanded his tape.
"There's nothing I can think of besides LeBron just not wanting it online," Miller said. "It's a good story to tell people, I guess. But then again, I'm kind of pissed. I lost my tape."
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AtlJ-Hawk Level: All-Star Since: Mar 15, 2009 |
Posted on: July 7, 2009 9:17 pm
Score: 96
Nike does not want you to see that dunkNot surprised, this is the same guy who refused to display good sportsmanship after his Cleveland Cavaliers lost in the Eastern confeence finals, to the Orlando Magic. I am sure Nike was was "licking their chops" in anticipation of a Kobe/LeBron NBA Finals. What a "bummer" for Madison Avenue. Heaven forbid Nike's Air Jordan's heir apparent posted all over YouTube with some high school kid all in his "grill" |
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HoyaParanoia07 Level: Superstar Since: Mar 12, 2007 |
Posted on: July 7, 2009 9:42 pm
Score: 73
Nike does not want you to see that dunkWhere's Bill Belichick when you need him? |
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sonny_objective Level: Superstar Since: Mar 18, 2009 |
Posted on: July 7, 2009 9:46 pm
Score: 52
Nike does not want you to see that dunkThis is funny, lebron doesnt want a video of a highschool kid cleaning his clock on youtube. Personally, I would of told "lynn" to go to hell! So I guess we all now know that no video of lebron getting his butt kicked will be released.........now or in the future. |
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HoyaParanoia07 Level: Superstar Since: Mar 12, 2007 |
Posted on: July 7, 2009 9:53 pm
Score: 70
Nike does not want you to see that dunkWhat ever happened to "We Are All Witnesses"?? |
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shocktown Level: All-Star Since: May 31, 2009 |
Posted on: July 7, 2009 10:20 pm
Score: 19
Nike does not want you to see that dunkSo, who buys Nikes anyway? |
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Go_Xavier_56 Level: Superstar Since: Feb 17, 2008 |
Posted on: July 7, 2009 10:30 pm
Score: 75
Nike does not want you to see that dunkJordan Crawford isn't a high school kid...He will be playing on Xavier ( a college) this season as a sophmore. |
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Goallthings SD Level: Superstar Since: Jul 5, 2009 |
Posted on: July 7, 2009 10:45 pm
Score: 0
Nike does not want you to see that dunkand he can ball some |
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BucFan34 Level: All-Star Since: Jun 4, 2008 |
Posted on: July 7, 2009 11:14 pm
Score: 64
Nike does not want you to see that dunkahahahahah!!!! LeQUIT gets PWNED! |
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stewmustgo Level: All-Star Since: Sep 20, 2008 |
Posted on: July 7, 2009 11:32 pm
Score: 83
Nike does not want you to see that dunkKeep writing stuff like this and Nike will come and take your website. You can have fun, but not too much fun because they will take it away. Once you start having fun, The Nikes come and take it away |
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PensPackCavsBuc Level: Superstar Since: Jun 5, 2009 |
Posted on: July 7, 2009 11:50 pm
Score: 94
Nike does not want you to see that dunkInteresting story to read, and a great story for Jordan Crawford to tell people. However...I pose an obvious question here...who cares? Watching NBA games over the years, I can't even remember the names of half the 'scrubs' who have 'posterized' major stars by dunking on them. Does it make them a better player? Not really. Does it make the star they dunked on fade into obscurity? Nope. It's one basket being scored. |