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07-09-2010, 11:47 AM | #61 | |
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But I understand why Cleveland fans would be pissed off at Lebron. |
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07-09-2010, 11:52 AM | #62 | |
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7 years with the kid and they essentially made very little/no moves on a championship level. I would have left too and the way that owner and others took it (and more importantly how they responded) shows such a glaring lack of class that it was evident that Lebron deserved a better situation. I just think he would have done MUCH better if he had chosen to go to Chicago and I really dont like the Bulls. That roster in Chicago with Lebron added could have been ready a lot sooner than Miami IMO. |
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07-09-2010, 11:52 AM | #63 | |
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I mean, I guess I could compare it too....If Tony Gonzalez left KC as a FA at age 28. And he wanted to win a title, but knew it wouldn't happen in KC. I would be sad, but I couldn't hold it against him if I knew the rest of the team is utter shit. |
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07-09-2010, 11:54 AM | #64 | |
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This ones not on LeBron. They can be pissed about being the quasi-fat prude chick who was dumped at the prom in front of the whole school, but they can't be pissed at LeBron for dating the hotter chick who is going to bang him. |
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07-09-2010, 11:56 AM | #65 |
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Open Letter to Fans from Cavaliers Majority Owner Dan Gilbert
Dear Cleveland, All Of Northeast Ohio and Cleveland Cavaliers Supporters Wherever You May Be Tonight; As you now know, our former hero, who grew up in the very region that he deserted this evening, is no longer a Cleveland Cavalier. This was announced with a several day, narcissistic, self-promotional build-up culminating with a national TV special of his "decision" unlike anything ever "witnessed" in the history of sports and probably the history of entertainment. Clearly, this is bitterly disappointing to all of us. The good news is that the ownership team and the rest of the hard-working, loyal, and driven staff over here at your hometown Cavaliers have not betrayed you nor NEVER will betray you. There is so much more to tell you about the events of the recent past and our more than exciting future. Over the next several days and weeks, we will be communicating much of that to you. You simply don't deserve this kind of cowardly betrayal. You have given so much and deserve so much more. In the meantime, I want to make one statement to you tonight: "I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS WILL WIN AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE THE SELF-TITLED FORMER ‘KING’ WINS ONE" You can take it to the bank. If you thought we were motivated before tonight to bring the hardware to Cleveland, I can tell you that this shameful display of selfishness and betrayal by one of our very own has shifted our "motivation" to previously unknown and previously never experienced levels. Some people think they should go to heaven but NOT have to die to get there. Sorry, but that's simply not how it works. This shocking act of disloyalty from our home grown "chosen one" sends the exact opposite lesson of what we would want our children to learn. And "who" we would want them to grow-up to become. But the good news is that this heartless and callous action can only serve as the antidote to the so-called "curse" on Cleveland, Ohio. The self-declared former "King" will be taking the "curse" with him down south. And until he does "right" by Cleveland and Ohio, James (and the town where he plays) will unfortunately own this dreaded spell and bad karma. Just watch. Sleep well, Cleveland. Tomorrow is a new and much brighter day.... I PROMISE you that our energy, focus, capital, knowledge and experience will be directed at one thing and one thing only: DELIVERING YOU the championship you have long deserved and is long overdue.... Dan Gilbert Majority Owner Cleveland Cavaliers |
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07-09-2010, 11:57 AM | #66 |
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I love the comic sans of his original letter, so I had to add it for awesomeness.
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07-09-2010, 11:59 AM | #67 |
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When I read that BS on ESPN last night, I LITERALLY 'd him
what a ****ing joke of an owner |
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07-09-2010, 12:01 PM | #68 |
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Anyone else read about the "China agreement" and that Chris Paul will join this new big 3 when he becomes a FA. That really would set up the dynasty.
I have to say, I thought Chicago was a better fit for LeBron, and I'm not at all sure that LeBron has the right pieces around him to win a championship. He'd be better with top shelf point guard and center instead of another scorer and Bosh. We'll see. |
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07-09-2010, 12:02 PM | #69 |
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07-09-2010, 12:07 PM | #70 |
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That letter is just sad. What a moron.
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07-09-2010, 12:10 PM | #71 | |
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07-09-2010, 12:11 PM | #72 |
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07-09-2010, 12:15 PM | #73 | |
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The rumblings are that they'll eliminate the MLE. So with those 3 guys and few parts around them, what happens when they can't use the MLE to bring in supporting talent? Either a bunch of old dudes at the veterans minimum or they'll have to draft like a MFer. Because with nobody currently on their roster, they won't even have any good expiring contracts for sign/trade deals to bring in talent. This is a very very ballsy way to build a team and it absolutely could backfire on them. Don't crown their asses just yet.
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07-09-2010, 12:16 PM | #74 |
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07-09-2010, 12:33 PM | #75 |
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