Deadspin Tries Spinning LeBron James Altercation Into Racial Issue

LeBron James was involved in an altercation with Isiah Stewart Sunday night. LeBron James elbowed Stewart while trying to rebound...Isiah Stewart lost his cool...and an altercation ensued. Many were drawing comparisons to the Malace at the Palace back in 2004.

Deadspin writer Carron Philips was one of those in the media drawing those comparisons. However...he wasn't comparing what happened on the court...he was comparing the potential media reaction to Sunday night...to the media reaction in 2004.

We discuss this article by Carron Philips...and blast him for making up stories to incite a reaction. We explain why the media reacted the way they did in 2004...and burst through the myths Carron Philips wrote about in this article regarding LeBron James.