ESPN Viral Video Tells LeBron Haters to STFU

Everyone north of the Suwannee River has been hating on LeBron James and the Miami Heat since the former Cleveland Cavaliers star decided to "take [his] talents to South Beach." But last night, we shut those haters down. And to commemorate this awesome moment of b-ball glory, ESPN has made...

By Kat Bein

June 22, 2012

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Everyone north of the Suwannee River has been hating on LeBron James and the Miami Heat since the former Cleveland Cavaliers star decided to "take [his] talents to South Beach."

But last night, we shut those haters down. And to commemorate this awesome moment of b-ball glory, ESPN has made an equally awesome YouTube music vid, featuring cameos by LL Cool J and Wale.

Watch Stephen A. Smith from First Take rip that douchebag Skip Bayless a new asshole in this catchy, sing-long song.

Heat up, hoes down. Stop being so disrespectful.

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Kat Bein is a freelance writer and has been described as this publication’s "senior millennial correspondent." She has an impressive, if unhealthy, knowledge of all things pop culture.

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