The big news yesterday was that Toronto’s mayor, Rob Ford, admitted to smoking crack. It’s not really a sports story, but everyone in the sports world talked about it because he was rocking an NFL tie (see photo above) when he made the announcement. Well it just so happens that the Heat were playing the Raptors last night in Toronto and LeBron was asked about the news. His reaction is pretty great. Check it out…
Via DeadSpin:
The Toronto Star’s Cathal Kelly has the full description of the scene, which includes LeBron jumping back “a couple of feet” upon first being apprised of the whole saga. This exchange is particularly enjoyable:
“Unbelievable,” James said again. “I never heard that.”
It was suggested that maybe he should Google the situation.
“All right, I’ll check it out.”
James now had the broad strokes of the situation, as well as the correct number of shirts. Everyone waited for the signal to disperse.
But James turned back, Clarence Darrow-esque.
“He still the mayor?”
OK, back at it. The events of Tuesday afternoon got a proper going over.
“Hm-mm,” James said encouragingly, nodding. “Hm-mm.”
Other exclamations written in the notebook: “Maaaaaan” and “Wow.”
Another long pause. We were about to get to the crux of things.
“But,” James said, “is he a good mayor?”
Stunned silence. Frozen smiles.
