Sunday, August 5, 2007

Matchup 6: LeBron James vs. Michelle Wie

LeBRON JAMES--CREDENTIALS

  • One of the best young players in any sport
  • Carried the Cavs to the finals almost by himself
  • Scored the last 25 points in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals this year
  • Has mainly lived up to the ridiculous hype he received in high school
  • Hosted the ESPYs
  • Was not first-team all NBA in two of the last three years
  • Scott Van Pelt stole his chair
  • "The LeBrons" featured on SportsCenter
MICHELLE WIE--CREDENTIALS
  • Youngest player to qualify for an LPGA event
  • Youngest player to make the cut in an LPGA event
  • Has not won an LPGA event, but tries to qualify for men's events
  • Attempting to qualify for PGA events has turned her into a money-making, publicity-seeking sideshow instead of a serious golfer
  • Allegedly faked a wrist injury to avoid LPGA Rule of 88, which would have banned her from the tour
  • 14-year-old sex symbol
  • Gets more ESPN coverage than Annika Sorenstam

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