NYC strip club offering LeBron free lap dances to join the Knicks
May 12, 2010, 10:45 AM EDT
Sure, it’s a shameless publicity grab, but what isn’t in pro sports? Scores, a “gentlemen’s club” in Manhattan perhaps best known due to frequent mentions by Howard Stern, is joining the bring-LeBron-James-To-New-York bandwagon with a very special offer. That includes a “free lifetime pass for lap dances” if James signs with the Knicks. If this happens, I only pray that LeBron uses the pass wisely. In the wrong hands (say, Artie Lange’s), it could be considered a weapon of mass destruction.
“I was just over there, talking to some of the girls,” Ashley Wiener, a rep for 5W Public Relations, which issued the LeBron lap dance challenge, told Out of Bounds. “They are all Knicks fans and they would really like to see him in here. As would all New Yorkers. I grew up here, and I’m a big-time fan.”
Well OK then. The press release:
Sure, LeBron James is getting wooed by million-dollar offers from major corporations to make the move to NYC, but does money really talk the way Strippers walk? With the Knicks in talks to convert LeBron James into a New Yorker, offers are pouring in across the city from businesses which support this move, but the most recent offer may have just sealed the deal.
SCORES, the legendary NYC Gentlemen’s Club has announced today that they will offer James the following if he signs with the Knicks:
* A lifetime pass to receive free lap dances;
* A dedicated “LeBron James Day” where each girl will wear his jersey when stepping onto stage, in lieu of their robe;
* A lifetime pass for complimentary dinners at Robert’s Restaurant.
In addition to sporting goods stores, where LeBron Knicks jerseys would be the NBA’s hottest item, NYC hotels, restaurants and other businesses would also see a huge boost, according to experts. From the New York Daily News:
Steve Rosner, co-founder of 16W, a New Jersey-based sports marketing firm, said James would impel fans once again to make a weekend out of a Knicks game. “People from the tri-state area will say, ‘Let’s go in the city Saturday. We’ll hang out, go to the game that night, book a room and go home the next day.’ That takes care of a hotel and restaurant right there. It’ll mean more businesses for street vendors, too.”
Juan Marty, manager at Blarney Stone Bar and Restaurant on W. 30th St., said James’ presence would do wonders. “If LeBron comes? Forget about it,” he said. “It’ll be packed. You’re not going to be able to walk through here.”
New York Magazine wrote: One levelheaded NBA agent we spoke to estimated (James) would take in an extra $20 million a year playing (in New York).
Even notorious Knicks supporter Spike Lee is getting into the act, declaring himself a Celtics fan for the duration of their series with the Cavaliers. Lee: “I think there’s a better chance of LeBron ending up in the orange and blue the sooner (the Cavaliers) are kicked out of the playoffs.”
I notice that his offer, however, does not include free lap dances. SOME people are willing to step up big, Spike.
UPDATE: Someone named Tara, from Scores, talked to Sporting News Radio about the whole thing this morning.
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Everyone wins if LeBron James comes to New York City: MVP’s move would boost New York businesses [New York Daily News]
1. If You Want to Make That First Billion Before You Turn 30, This Is the Place to Do It [New York Magazine]
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- spreadthewealth - May 12, 2010 at 3:44 PM
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What’s wrong with the world? Does everything have to revolve New York City? There’s no other city in the USA that could use a star basketball player? Really? There’s not?
And if LeBron thinks that going to the Knicks is going to get him a trophy, let’s all remind him that Patrick Ewing couldn’t do it, what makes you think you can? There is no “I” in TEAM. Yeah, yeah I know there is an “I” in WIN, but according to the modern English dictionary, you can’t spell WIN without the letters T-E-A-M. Just like you can’t spell Yankees without the letters S-U-C-K.
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- Rick Chandler - May 12, 2010 at 4:03 PM
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>>you can’t spell WIN without the letters T-E-A-M. Just like you can’t spell Yankees without the letters S-U-C-K.
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- daasek - May 12, 2010 at 4:21 PM
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New York Magazine says LeBron will make 20 mil more in NY. Why? It isn’t his Nike endorsement contract; the story he gets more money from them if he plays in the Crab Apple is a myth. More endorsements? He’s an international brand. Michael Jordan, Kobe, Tiger, Tom Brady, Mickelson — none of them have to work/live in NY and all do quite well on the endorsement front. He can just own condos in LA and NY and have several of his team live there full time and handle his interests on the coast. And let’s not forget the cost of living is much higher. His crib in Ohio would cost double or triple that in NY.
He may leave Cleveland, but the Knicks are about as far from contending as you can get. There are much more attractive places for him to go.
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- Da Bulls - May 12, 2010 at 5:12 PM
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WWJD (What Would Jordan Do)?
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- DM - May 12, 2010 at 5:21 PM
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Calm down everybody he’s going to… Minnesota! lol.
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- Oldtimer - May 12, 2010 at 5:33 PM
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All of the fecal matter spewed by the New York media and fans about how other markets need to live with the disparity over their city’s advantages in securing talent to their pro sports franchises is laughable. Even if the ownership of the NY teams didn’t pay the outlandish salaries, any prospective athlete would be stupid to pass up the “fringe” benefits of living and working there. Lap dances aside, the endorsements that even a second tier player can get is far and away superior to any other city. Only a few, Chicago and LA can actually approach those benefits. NY can single-handedly ruin professional sports, or any endeavor where their revenue stream is superior. So take some advice, stop the constant crowing about how great your city is and realize that the only thing you have is the largest population base in America. Without the other teams from the rest of the country there is no game, no profit, and, eventually, no one else to pat you on the back.
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- CleveFan - May 12, 2010 at 6:19 PM
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if Lebron leaves Cleveland right now, he will become the most hated man in Cleveland sports history.
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- jonnymac - May 12, 2010 at 6:53 PM
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Well when it comes to the subject of the so-called king james….i have to say the media, NBA, refs, ESPN, and most announcers except for VanGundy and Mark Jackson hate on Kobe all the time. All those haters are straight performing fellatio on Lebron. (although with the strip club angle it may be all too literal this time). Lebron makes an open three pointer with nobody within 3 feet of him they all gush on themselves and yell in the mic that he’s the greatest ever. Kobe makes a turn-around three pointer on one leg with a broken finger 5 feet from the 3-point line with 3 dudes guarding him, and they just yawn. Did you see some of the moves he put on in the Utah matchup? Way better and more smoother than the fullback antics of Lebron. Kobe is Jordan-esque, while Lebron is lets say Bo Jackson-esque…LOL.
And this business about making excuses because of his poor phantom tennis elbow….give me a break. Kobe has back, ankle, knee, finger, and age problems and is STILL doin the dang thing! The Celtics/rondo are just exposing that when it comes to the so-called ‘king’ James…the emperor has no clothes!
Shoot, for all I care James could play in the Tijuana league and would have about the same chance of winning an NBA ring.
Oh and by the way having lived in NY for 22 years before moving….I don’t agree about the yankees comment, but I do agree that you can’t spell New Yorker without the A hole.
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- Gunner - May 12, 2010 at 7:02 PM
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WWJD? Go to Vegas and place a bet I’m sure.
Minnesota will never see anything close to a Lebron, or a KG, until the team has new ownership.
I agree, NY needs to get over it’s massive ego. Knicks are the next Pittsburgh Pirates/ Detroit Lions…..
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- Jon - May 12, 2010 at 7:23 PM
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I have to agree that the media just gushes over lebron. Mark Jackson is a big Kobe fan. The media is making a big fuss over lebron’s elbow “elbow-gate”, but not saying much about Kobe playing through all of his injuries and having 5 straight 30+ point playoff games. All I gotta say about Kobe is: 4x NBA Champion, Finals MVP, MVP, 3x All-Star MVP, Scoring Champion, 6 game winning shots just this season, plus much much more. What else do you need to know??
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- silversundash - May 13, 2010 at 11:41 AM
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yeah…..the Yankees do suck, oh wait, 27 world championships
