Open Letter To Fans From Cav's Owner

The Great American · 07-09-2010, 06:48 AM

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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

I'll take the under on Cleveland winning a championship before Miami wins a championship

17a_tailgater · 07-09-2010, 06:53 AM

gilbert should have finished by saying
PS: at least our moms never slept with Delonte West

nyjunc · 07-09-2010, 07:11 AM

I hope he is right, no one deserves to win a title less than lebron. I can't believe a superstar player, a guy many call the best in the game and could go down as a top 5 all time player would lower himself to trying to hop on another players back to win a championship. It is the most gutless move I have ever seen from a star player.

JetsUK · 07-09-2010, 07:23 AM

I assumed that was some kind of joke or onion spoof - I bet he really, really wishes he had kept that letter in his drafts folder until the next day.

KOZ · 07-09-2010, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JetsUK

I assumed that was some kind of joke or onion spoof - I bet he really, really wishes he had kept that letter in his drafts folder until the next day.

Sometimes, its better to type the letter and then walk away. Sleep on it before 24 hours before hitting the "Send" button.

Scruggy · 07-09-2010, 07:33 AM

Was it originally written in crayon?

The Great American · 07-09-2010, 07:34 AM

So.......does this mean they are not going to be retiring his number?

nyjunc · 07-09-2010, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KOZ

Sometimes, its better to type the letter and then walk away. Sleep on it before 24 hours before hitting the "Send" button.

It's like alot us(w/ myself being most guilty) in game threads.

Sundayjack · 07-09-2010, 07:36 AM

I hope this feud continues. Could finally be a reason to watch an NBA game.

.....but just one.

Barry the Baptist · 07-09-2010, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyjunc

I hope he is right, no one deserves to win a title less than lebron. I can't believe a superstar player, a guy many call the best in the game and could go down as a top 5 all time player would lower himself to trying to hop on another players back to win a championship. It is the most gutless move I have ever seen from a star player.

Junc we don't agree on much but you nailed it, it was gutless. Could you imagine Jordan or Bird selling out to attempt to win a title. It's been said before but worth repeating, a lot of guys win titles hell Darko has a freaking ring but for most of these guys it's about legacy and LeBitch's legacy will always be that he couldn't win without Wade or Bosh. Great players make the players around them better but it's clear that LeBitch needs great players around him to win.

I knew he wasn't coming to my team so it isn't even about that but from gutless to classless it was a bad night for sports.

nyjunc · 07-09-2010, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichMiano

Junc we don't agree on much but you nailed it, it was gutless. Could you imagine Jordan or Bird selling out to attempt to win a title. It's been said before but worth repeating, a lot of guys win titles hell Darko has a freaking ring but for most of these guys it's about legacy and LeBitch's legacy will always be that he couldn't win without Wade or Bosh. Great players make the players around them better but it's clear that LeBitch needs great players around him to win.

I knew he wasn't coming to my team so it isn't even about that but from gutless to classless it was a bad night for sports.

I can't tell you how many of your posts to me start w/ "Junc we don't agree on much but you nailed it"

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Murrell2878 · 07-09-2010, 07:56 AM

I think this letter is absolutely perfect!

Barry the Baptist · 07-09-2010, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyjunc

I can't tell you how many of your posts to me start w/ "Junc we don't agree on much but you nailed it"

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Actually a pretty good article... he's right on so many fronts it's sad.

ShadeTree#55 · 07-09-2010, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyjunc

I hope he is right, no one deserves to win a title less than lebron. I can't believe a superstar player, a guy many call the best in the game and could go down as a top 5 all time player would lower himself to trying to hop on another players back to win a championship. It is the most gutless move I have ever seen from a star player.

It is very Arod like.

nyjunc · 07-09-2010, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadeTree#55

It is very Arod like.

I don't disagree, I hope it takes Lebron at least 6 seasons to win like it did for ARod.

ShadeTree#55 · 07-09-2010, 08:10 AM

All the talk of his "people" who advised him. They shit the bed here. The talk of being in MJ's shadow? What about being Wades sidekick? What a fool.

ace_o_spades · 07-09-2010, 08:17 AM

I dislike Skip Bayless but it's gonna be extremely entertaining to hear what he has to say...on twitter he said he was gonna "unload on him"

I feel bad for all the Cleveland kids who looked up to this guy then realizing he's a hack

GQMartin · 07-09-2010, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scruggy

Was it originally written in crayon?

ShadeTree#55 · 07-09-2010, 08:22 AM

The real funny thing is, this was the only move where he comes out looking like a total asshole. What a tool.

kbgreen · 07-09-2010, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyjunc

I can't tell you how many of your posts to me start w/ "Junc we don't agree on much but you nailed it"

The article below is a great article about this. Click the link:

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That was a really good article. Lebron may have created the challenge that he is running away from by joining forces with Wade and Bosh. If they do not win 4 or 5 championships together he fails in the eyes of everyone who is not a Heat fan.

Will he go down as one of the five best players all time if he does not win at least 4 championships with this supporting cast?

07-09-2010, 06:48 AM	#1
The Great American TheGangGreen.com Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eddie Money Travel Agency Posts: 606 vCash: 500	Open Letter To Fans From Cav's Owner To view links in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. Your post count is 0 momentarily. 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 I'll take the under on Cleveland winning a championship before Miami wins a championship

07-09-2010, 07:11 AM	#3
nyjunc 2008 TGG Bryan Cox "Most Argumentative" Award Winner Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 39,992 vCash: 1800	I hope he is right, no one deserves to win a title less than lebron. I can't believe a superstar player, a guy many call the best in the game and could go down as a top 5 all time player would lower himself to trying to hop on another players back to win a championship. It is the most gutless move I have ever seen from a star player. __________________

07-09-2010, 07:33 AM	#6
Scruggy Totally Addicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 1,740 vCash: 2000	Was it originally written in crayon? __________________ "It's better to burn out than to fade away." - H�a thượng Th�ch Quảng Đức

07-09-2010, 07:56 AM	#12
Murrell2878 Mark Sanchez #6 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Columbia, CT Posts: 21,912 vCash: 300	I think this letter is absolutely perfect! __________________

07-09-2010, 08:10 AM	#16
ShadeTree#55 Totally Addicted Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Revis Island, NY Posts: 7,453 vCash: 76	All the talk of his "people" who advised him. They shit the bed here. The talk of being in MJ's shadow? What about being Wades sidekick? What a fool. __________________ Endy, si! Chavez, no!

07-09-2010, 06:53 AM	#2
17a_tailgater Totally Addicted Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,465 vCash: 2000	gilbert should have finished by saying PS: at least our moms never slept with Delonte West

07-09-2010, 07:23 AM	#4
JetsUK Totally Addicted Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,130 vCash: 2000	I assumed that was some kind of joke or onion spoof - I bet he really, really wishes he had kept that letter in his drafts folder until the next day.

07-09-2010, 07:34 AM	#7
The Great American TheGangGreen.com Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eddie Money Travel Agency Posts: 606 vCash: 500	So.......does this mean they are not going to be retiring his number?

07-09-2010, 07:36 AM	#9
Sundayjack pǝʇɔıppɐ ʎןןɐʇoʇ Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Your mother's so fat Posts: 10,151 vCash: 346	I hope this feud continues. Could finally be a reason to watch an NBA game. .....but just one.

07-09-2010, 08:22 AM	#19
ShadeTree#55 Totally Addicted Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Revis Island, NY Posts: 7,453 vCash: 76	The real funny thing is, this was the only move where he comes out looking like a total asshole. What a tool. __________________ Endy, si! Chavez, no!

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