Dan Gilbert laying smackdown on LBJ. Wow!

[PGDynasty24]

More Gilbert: "I personally guarantee that the Cavaliers will win an NBA championship before the the self- led former "King" wins one."
1 minute ago via web


Gilbert tells Cavs fans: "You simply don't deserve this kind of cowardly betrayal..."
3 minutes ago via web


Never seen so much hate directed at one player in my life

[Sigz]

I doubt that first statement will hold true...LOL

[Amarelooms]

son he WENT OFF...see my thread....where is that transcript lol

[DMX7]

I don't know. Kobe got a lot when he raped the white girl.

[baseline bum]

Gilbert's right in the second quote. James should have showed some ing class and just quietly announced he was leaving, instead of ripping Cleveland fans' hearts out live on national tv in that disgusting spectacle.

[Kori Ellis]

http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/gi...er_100708.html

[lurker]

His letter to fans.


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- LED 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....

[Flo-Rida]

lol at cavs winning a champioship i think we will all be dead before they are even in consideration for the playoffs

[baseline bum]

Damn, how long is Stern going to allow that letter to stay on the Cavs website?

[Roxsfan]

^^one rich crying about another rich . them both.

[Gorilla Game]

His letter to fans.


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- LED 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....

Talk about empty promises...

[j.dizzle]

Dayummmm props to Gilbert, he tried his hardest & got shat on by Lebron tonight live on national television. What a tool

[Flo-Rida]

lol gilbert grapes ass is heartbroken

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

lol at cavs winning a champioship i think we will all be dead before they are even in consideration for the playoffs

lol showing up randomly once your team got Bosh and Lebron

[BUMP]

Wow, This guy almost rivals koriwhat in butthurtedness

Win a le before the Heat?

Gonna be hard when you're #1 man is MoWilliams, and you're #2 is Jamison, and your #3 is JJ Hickson

And the Cavs have absolutely no room to manuever. Gilbert is just too angry too admit he got straight ed in the ass. Cavs will be bottom feeders for a loooooooooooooooong time