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LeBron James is everything Philadelphia wants and can't stand
“The Guardian's Bryan Armen Graham says Philadelphia has embraced LeBron James as its new superstar, even though he choppers in from Manhattan.” — Rex "Two-Point" Gridley, on air
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Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe Guardian's Bryan Armen Graham says Philadelphia has embraced LeBron James as its new superstar, even though he choppers in from Manhattan.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorChoppers in. And the Guardian says he makes no secret that Philly was never his first choice.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThat's the problem. Philly rewards the grind over the glamour. Commitment counts for more than celebrity.

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistA helicopter. Over the Schuylkill. In October. Crosswinds will be nasty, I'd say.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWow.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorFans want him to love them back. This is a city that boos Santa Claus.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo he needs to take the train?

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorTrain, cheesesteak, one bad take on a local radio call-in. Then he's family.

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistOr he lands the chopper in the stadium lot and gets pelted with soft pretzels.


