Earlier tonight, NBC reported that a fan wearing a Lebron James Miami Heat jersey was escorted out of the Cleveland Indians game after being harassed by angry fans. The bigger question that’s left was he escorted out because he felt threatened or because they just didn’t like the fact that he had the jersey on… Just maybe if these Cleveland fans channeled their energy to their city officials on why they are in the predicament they are in economically they could get a lot more accomplished in Cleveland. I mean really! Get a life Cleveland!
Can you imagine the ignorance that will come when the HEAT and CAVs meet up in Cleveland?
Lebron James made his big announcement on ESPN last night on a 1 hour special entitled “The Decision” and as predicted he will be taking his super power basketball skills down to South Beach Miami to play with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh for the HEAT!
From the beginning of the interview process, you could look at Lebron’s facial expressions and tell Cleveland was definitely not going to be the team that would come out of his mouth when it came time to reveal where he was going. And sure enough when the big question was popped Lebron responded, “This fall, i am going to take my talents to South Beach and join the Miami Heat”. Lebron continued and explained that his decision was based on him feeling that he could when championships with the Miami Heat franchise! In case you missed the announcement, you can check out the full interview here. (5:35 is where he makes his announcement)
After the announcement it didn’t take long for Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert to release a stern ignorant statement via the Cavalier’s website about Lebron’s decision:
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.
I think @MIKESPN tweet about Dan’s letter sums up this very well: “just read Gilbert’s letter again…he put a Ms Celie “til you do right be me” curse on Lebron…this has gotten even MORE comical..” And meanwhile Lebron is in MIAMI BITCH!
We are less than five hours away from the big announcement of where NBA basketball free agent superstar Lebron James will chose to go for the next 3-5 years of his career. ESPN will be broadcasting a live special with Lebron James titled “The Decision” beginning at 9pm ET and Lebron will make his announcement within the first 15 minutes of the show. Proceeds from the corporate sponsorships (University of Phoenix, Bing, Vitamin Water, etc) of “The Decision” will be donated to Boys & Girls Club of America in support of James’ vision to construct basketball courts for youth across the country.
There are 5 teams that are considered the most likely candidates for Lebron’s destination and they include Chicago, Cleveland, New York, New Jersey, and Miami.
Check out this video from the legendary and hilarious Betty White with her cast from the TLC series “Hot in Cleveland” as they plead for Lebron to stay in Cleveland.
In the meantime, while Lebron will be making his announcement at 9pm, Lebron has hired extra security and police to protect his home in Bath Township, OH….
