Cleveland Majority Owner Dan Gilbert Goes IN On LeBron And Calls His Decision Cowardly
Posted by Media Outrage on July 9th, 2010
Cleveland Cavaliers majority owner Dan Gilbert is feeling the STING of losing LeBron James to the Miami Heat. Pop the top for his jaw-dropping letter, it goes without saying – this dude is PISSED!!!! Lol
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
Mediaoutrage- Well Daaaayuuuuuum!!!!! Lmao! Dan Gilbert’s an ASS-HOLE for going in like that. So unprofessional. LeBron made the Cavs more than $100 million over 7 years. So UNGRATEFUL. Smh.
July 9th, 2010 at 12:11 am
Well if this bitch ass owner didn’t like it he should have put a ring on it! Dan is a butt pirate for not understanding business and Jesus himself wouldn’t play for the Cavs with that bullshit he got on the floor now!
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July 9th, 2010 at 12:17 am
Cry me a f*ckn river why dont u?!!
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Zealous1 Reply:
July 9th, 2010 at 11:39 am
LMAO!!!
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July 9th, 2010 at 12:27 am
Lebron made the RIGHT decision. He ‘s taking less money to have a chance to win a championship, That is amazing and didn’t expect this from him. Most players his age are all about the $$$. I watch the whole ESPN interview, and I saw a more mature Lebron.
Im happy for him, his family, and Miami….Clevland fans , just remember the good time, its business.
At least 2 rings for the trio in the next 5 years…….Peace
P.S. I told you so
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July 9th, 2010 at 1:17 am
Maybe if this kinda heartfelt pep talk was given 2 the Cavs BEFORE Lebron left they may have gotten further? Just a suggestion.
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July 9th, 2010 at 2:28 am
You mad huh?
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July 9th, 2010 at 9:01 am
IT NOT PERSONAL IT’S BUSINESS LEBRON WANT A RING JUST LIKE RON ARTEST WANTED A RING, NOW HE HAS A GREAT CHANCE OF GETTING ONE. BESIDES WHO THE PHUCK WANNA STAY IN COLD AZZ CLEVELAND.MIAMI BOUND WHERE THERE IS SUN AND PHAT AZZES EVERYWHERE. THE HEAT WILL HAVE A HELLAVA SQUAD AND IF THEY DON’T GET A RING THIS YEAR THEY AIN’T GETTING IT.
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July 9th, 2010 at 9:20 am
“Some people think they should go to heaven but NOT have to die to get there.”
Wow! He is obviously just in pain. Well I guess we’ll wait to see which rookie he’ll bring in to put a ton of pressure on just for the sake of beating LeBron.
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July 9th, 2010 at 9:26 am
With hatin Gilbert? Let’s consider the source and say
“Only a mother’s heart could be. Patient enough for such as he!
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July 9th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
hell why anyone gettin mad is beyond my belief!! its his decision and career, shit if he want to go and try something else, THEN SO BE IT!! shit he young and vital and ready to move, fuck cleveland, he can go where he please, good luck Lebron!!!
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July 9th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Athletes get drafted and traded before their flights touch down. Dudes give their best years to organizations and when they can no longer produce at a certain level owners get rid of them without blinking. So now Lebron gave an owner a dose of his own medicine he couldn’t stomach it. This guy is gonna have to continue smoking what ever he is smoking to help him cope with the instant plummet in his team’s worth and relevance.
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