and the NBA championship goes to Miami....
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interesting letter the cleveland owner wrote to the fans...
letter said:
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
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
tonym911 said:
Ten genetic freaks lumbering up and down some planks doing the same thing time after time – where's the appeal?
Go f
k off back to a football loving forum / thread then. There's more interesting sports out there other than lumping a leather ball with your feet.I'm sure most athletes at top level sports are genetic freaks/athletically gifted and immensely talented at what they do anyway so take your jealousy elsewhere.
tonym911 said:
amare32 said:
Go fk off back to a football loving forum / thread then. There's more interesting sports out there other than lumping a leather ball with your feet.
You're right there, but basketball certainly isn't one of them. k off back to a football loving forum / thread then. There's more interesting sports out there other than lumping a leather ball with your feet.Captain Flashman said:
tonym911 said:
amare32 said:
Go fk off back to a football loving forum / thread then. There's more interesting sports out there other than lumping a leather ball with your feet.
You're right there, but basketball certainly isn't one of them. k off back to a football loving forum / thread then. There's more interesting sports out there other than lumping a leather ball with your feet.He is right though, why watch a bunch of chaps score 1 or two goals over 90 mins, whine like a bunch of 6 year olds on a regular basis and "enjoy" the company of fans who have so much invested in supporting a team they tend to forget that a good game is one where skill is displayed, even if your team looses?
Or you could watch NBA which is generally a shed load of fun!
Only recently got into it but fantastic sport to watch. Still can't find anywhere in London to watch it though and it is so much more fun to watch in a group, or in a bar or something than sat at home with people who don't watch the game. If anyone knows a place in town, please let me know.
Oh, and as for the Cleveland thing, he moved, you lost out, deal with it!
Or you could watch NBA which is generally a shed load of fun!
Only recently got into it but fantastic sport to watch. Still can't find anywhere in London to watch it though and it is so much more fun to watch in a group, or in a bar or something than sat at home with people who don't watch the game. If anyone knows a place in town, please let me know.
Oh, and as for the Cleveland thing, he moved, you lost out, deal with it!
tonym911 said:
amare32 said:
Go fk off back to a football loving forum / thread then. There's more interesting sports out there other than lumping a leather ball with your feet.
You're right there, but basketball certainly isn't one of them. k off back to a football loving forum / thread then. There's more interesting sports out there other than lumping a leather ball with your feet.Pappa Lurve said:
Only recently got into it but fantastic sport to watch. Still can't find anywhere in London to watch it though and it is so much more fun to watch in a group, or in a bar or something than sat at home with people who don't watch the game. If anyone knows a place in town, please let me know.
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