Dan Gilbert Thanks LeBron

[FireDavidKahn]

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx96XgUJDsQ

What a guy:applause:

[dazzer87]

"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"

Same guy?

[FireDavidKahn]

"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"

Same guy?
Yep.

There sure aren't any hypocrites in Cleveland:lol

[CavaliersFTW]

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=255389


Dan Gilbert is a mad genius who is toying with the league.

http://media.cleveland.com/metro/photo/dan-gilbertjpg-c6f8f52058834b8d_large.jpg


...2 years ago Gilbert formed a secret pact with 'Bron behind closed doors. The pact was, that they will not only win a ring together, but they would do so in an unprecedented fashion that people will be talking about for the rest of the century. They are in the process of forming the greatest super dynasty in NBA history. A team with league-wide power unseen since Aurbach and Russell's Boston Celtics... And everything is still going as planned...

The decision... a red herring, nothing but smoke and mirrors to keep the media off Gilbert's back while he pulls together the most elite young supporting cast in history. The other devious slight of hand is Lebron's sudden 4th quarter cold feet. It's an act. Ever see 'Bron choke like a b*tch against Detroit? He has never lacked the clutch gene or the fire in the gut until just before "The Decision". He needed a convincing story to seem frustrated, the decision needed to look legit. Do you think it's coincidence that he keeps continuing this BS choke act in Miami? He's deliberately and secretly poisoning Miami from the inside out, because he doesn't give a f_ck about Miami and he wants nothing to do with them. This is part of the plan...

The evidence get's more obvious from here. Lebron had to leave Cleveland so that Gilbert could assemble the unprecedented supporting cast... He's pulling more shady strings than Red Aurbach did for the Celtics. Here's what is happening so far:

...The acquisition of coach Byron Scott - A solid coach that preaches a fast break show-time offense for his teams while still instilling solid defense. Twice the coach Mike Brown was.

...The helpless "broken" Cavs. Coincidence that they dropped to bottom of the ranks after 2 60+ win seasons in a row!? Come on... do you honestly believe after losing one player the effect is going to be that dramatic? Even Jordan's team didn't plummet. Jordan, the GOAT... The Cavs abysmal performance last season was a phony act to give us a solid 1st round pick. - Which turned out to be pick number four.

...Then Gilbert begins the dumping act. He shed Mo Williams bloated contract for the acquisition of the Clippers solid 1st round pick... It turned out to be the number one pick.

...Then we let go of aging star Zydrunas - who was part of "The Plan" all along. He loves Cleveland so much he sacrificed his last career season for what was basically a vacation down in Miami to help gift us two solid 1st round picks including a top 10 protected. Is it a coincidence he's back with the Cavs? Now he's wearing a suit and is one of Gilbert's full-time henchman. His veteran eye scouts Gilbert's future talent like a hawk, and he keeps Gilbert's name clean of the necessary dirty work.

...Gilbert dumped J.J. and basically robbed the Kings for another top 10 protected 1st round pick.

...Kyrie Irving is a quicksilver elite point guard and he is having an epic rookie season. Just as Gilbert fully expected when he rigged the draft. The Cavs are gonna Bomb this season again, and it is another deliberate move... this is to ensure yet another solid 1st round pic.

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[CavaliersFTW]

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...You keeping count? That's 6 solid 1st round pics for elite young talent that will all have small contracts - 4 of them are top 10 picks. He pulled off this feat in only 2 seasons. The Cavs will continue shedding bloated contracts left and right. By next season, he will have made room to sign at least 1 experienced superstar and an allstar to play along side those thoroughbred rookies. Every position will be stacked to the gills including sixth man Varejao, who is as elite a 6th man as any team could have, and the bench will be a mile deep. The half a dozen 1st round talent will churn out superstar performances for a decade and a half. By 2013 Gilbert will have stacked every position with the deepest cast of young super-stars in the league... it will be an incredible sight to behold. And yet, his masterpiece is not complete... Gilbert's cr

[FireDavidKahn]

:oldlol: That's great

[Jasper]

"I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS WILL WIN AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE THE SELF-TITLED FORMER 'KING' WINS ONE"

King is referring to Gilbert ... :wtf:

Problem in sports sometimes money doesn't always do it..

[FatComputerNerd]

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.164864!/img/httpImage/image.jpg

[FultzNationRISE]

Gilbert should have been arrested for this letter tbh.