Cleveland Owner Fires Back, Speaks For Cleveland
By Cody Norman
After being stabbed in the back by one of our very own on Thursday night, Cleveland fans across the world were, without a doubt, fuming over “The Decision”. Cleveland owner Dan Gilbert turned that anger into a letter to the fans of his franchise that, more or less, described everything that the city was feeling.
His letter is below:
"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 GilbertMajority OwnerCleveland Cavaliers"
Now if that doesn’t speak for every Cavalier fan in the nation, I don’t know what does. Reports are that LeBron was furious when he read the contents of the letter – which I think is a little funny. He even mentioned last night in his press conference that he knew he made the right decision when he “heard the owner’s comments.” Cry about it, LeBron. I mean, if he doesn’t realize that the way he has handled this entire situation is completely wrong, then he is stupid. And he’d be stupid on top of being a traitor, a quitter, a liar and anything else you want to say about the Squire.
It’s great to have an owner that is as passionate about his team as the fans are. And it’s even greater to have an owner that speaks the mind of every Cleveland fan in the world.
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