This guy is obviously pissed about what happened tonight. He makes some pretty ballsy comments in this letter.
http://www.nba.com/cavali...lbert_letter_100708.html
http://www.nba.com/cavali...lbert_letter_100708.html
Letter to the Cavaliers fans from the owner
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Wow...
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.... <font style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 20px; color: rgb(0, 43, 96);">
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Dan Gilbert
Majority Owner
Cleveland Cavaliers
Business decisions are made by both management and players every year. He knew how the system works...what a joke that he is trying to blame James for playing by the clearly defined rules.
What a total *****.
What a total *****.
yes as sour as that sour grape letter was written... and to the fact that LeBron doesn't owe Cleveland SH*T... and to the obvious fact that LeBron needs a better PR agent... well, maybe he shares the same PR agent as the Cavs CEO who penned that masterpiece...<div>
</div><div>LeBron doesn't win a ring in Cleveland or in Miami. So the move is pointless, but his best effort. Can't say I blame him. But like everyone should tell both him and Kobe: you are both no Michael Jordan and never, ever will be. But it will be cool to see your pad on MTV cribs LeBron... you "the man"...</div><div>
</div><div>But he gets more Latin Miami *** for sure compared to the hell hole which is Cleveland Ohio. And in the process feeds his ego. Is there any doubt he will try to get <span style="text-decoration:line-through">Ray J's</span> Reggie Bush's sloppy seconds? I have 2 to 1 odds for any takers. LeBron, I am certain Shaq told you plenty of found memories he had of the tail in Miami, with tears in his eyes, but remember, Shaq is living on an old name he made for himself.</div><div>
</div><div>Props to you Pat Riley and the Heat. And to Shaq: retire dude, go live your king size life. Now lets watch the dysfunctional soap opera continue... 3 kings and no crown... But Riley, you should know he can't win without a true center... maybe you don't give a **** either though and just are enjoying the ride. </div><div>
</div><div>I amembarrassedto admit... I'll tune into E! to watch this, but not E!SPN...</div><div>
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</div><div>LeBron doesn't win a ring in Cleveland or in Miami. So the move is pointless, but his best effort. Can't say I blame him. But like everyone should tell both him and Kobe: you are both no Michael Jordan and never, ever will be. But it will be cool to see your pad on MTV cribs LeBron... you "the man"...</div><div>
</div><div>But he gets more Latin Miami *** for sure compared to the hell hole which is Cleveland Ohio. And in the process feeds his ego. Is there any doubt he will try to get <span style="text-decoration:line-through">Ray J's</span> Reggie Bush's sloppy seconds? I have 2 to 1 odds for any takers. LeBron, I am certain Shaq told you plenty of found memories he had of the tail in Miami, with tears in his eyes, but remember, Shaq is living on an old name he made for himself.</div><div>
</div><div>Props to you Pat Riley and the Heat. And to Shaq: retire dude, go live your king size life. Now lets watch the dysfunctional soap opera continue... 3 kings and no crown... But Riley, you should know he can't win without a true center... maybe you don't give a **** either though and just are enjoying the ride. </div><div>
</div><div>I amembarrassedto admit... I'll tune into E! to watch this, but not E!SPN...</div><div>
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On a positive note, maybe Cleveland's outstanding Great Lakes Brewing Company will come up with a commemorative beer for the occasion (like their Burning River or Edmond Fitzgerald) like a "King's Betrayal" or a "Witness Protection"
they didnt show him they could bring any good players for 6 years why would they now? and all this crap about how people think his legacy is taking a hit because he didnt do it by himself is stupid. nobody said anything when KG, paul pierce, and ray allen teamed together