Thread: Lebron James Annoucement Tonight!

Originally Posted by FL Guy

I hear ya. But he is young enough that he could have given it a little more time. I mean even though they had a disappointing elimination in the post season this most recent year, during the regular season it really felt as though he had a little bit of help for the 1st time. And if Cleveland were able to pick up one of these high profile free agents, he would have had just as good of a chance, but it would have been HIS team, now he is on D Wade's team.

Sticking it out in Cleveland would make him miserable. Its not the city of clevelan, its the franchise hes not happy with, the team around him does great in the regular season but doesnt show up in the post season. The Cleveland organization could only throw money at him but couldnt build a better team around him.

Originally Posted by FL Guy

I hear ya. But he is young enough that he could have given it a little more time. I mean even though they had a disappointing elimination in the post season this most recent year, during the regular season it really felt as though he had a little bit of help for the 1st time. And if Cleveland were able to pick up one of these high profile free agents, he would have had just as good of a chance, but it would have been HIS team, now he is on D Wade's team.

That is a big IF that they couldn't do...

No respect for this guy at all

Open letter from Cav's owner Dan Gilbert:

A Letter 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

^^^ lame

Originally Posted by Des Jr.

Open letter from Cav's owner Dan Gilbert:

A Letter 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

Finally, someone who GETS IT... The arrogance of "queen james" is too much to bare, who the **** does he think he is? Media mogule 1st, nba superstar second, dude needs a reality check.

Originally Posted by iLLGT2

Finally, someone who GETS IT... The arrogance of "queen james" is too much to bare, who the **** does he think he is? Media mogule 1st, nba superstar second, dude needs a reality check.

I absolutely agree, BUT the timing of this letter takes away from its meaning and truthful impact. It just comes off as sour grapes by the Cavs organization.

-Markus-

Originally Posted by TechArt Dreamer

I absolutely agree, BUT the timing of this letter takes away from its meaning and truthful impact. It just comes off as sour grapes by the Cavs organization.

-Markus-

Definitely a bitter response, but, those feelings are felt by MOST true sports fans/basketball fans I guarantee! In the history of entertainment and sports there has not been anything like this, still on ESPN as we speak, I mean COME ON ALREADY. Bring on the Lakers highlights

Sorry, but that letter wreaks of bitter ex-girlfriend.

IMO, he left because he didn't think they could win a championship and that's what he wants. Now they say they will not only do it without him, but before?

I appreciate the enthusiasm, but is he F-in high?

Damage control.