LeBron James' "The Decision" to Leave Cleveland

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In summary: Just a summary of the content.In summary, Gilbert wrote a letter to the Cavaliers fans, announcing that he was selling the team and that James had to live and play in Cleveland.
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This is the first time I've heard of a free agent holding a one hour TV show to announce who he was going to play for.

I didn't watch it, but the reaction to the decision is more interesting than the signing itself: http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/gilbert_letter_100708.html

Comic Sans Serif? He must be really mad! I mean really, really mad! I've never seen the owner of a company mad enough to use Comic Sans Serif before!

And his comment: "Some people think they should go to heaven but NOT have to die to get there. "

Wait! James had to live and play in Cleveland! I'm pretty sure living in Cleveland is the equivalent of dying.

Ah, Cleveland sports fans have a new chapter in their sports history. They have The Catch, Ten Cent Beer Night, Red Right 88, The Drive, The Fumble, The Shot, The Move, The Mesa, and now The Decision.
 
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They also have The 2-bit Schmuck. Dan Gilbert, take a bow.
 
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He's not as bad as one of their past owners: Ted Stepien.

Ted Stepien was the inspiration for the famous WKRP Thanksgiving episode.

To celebrate buying the Cavaliers, he threw softballs from the tallest building in Cleveland, breaking one man's wrist, fracturing a woman's cheek bone, shattering the window of a car, not to mention the sprained ankles and other minor injuries incurred as the fans fled in a panic.
 
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I don't know about that Cleveland statement Bob, I have been there more then a few times, and indeed it is a bit like dying.
 
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Taking another look at that letter, he really has a thing for quotation marks, doesn't he.
 
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BobG said:
Taking another look at that letter, he really has a thing for quotation marks, doesn't he.

I was thinking the exact same thing. I don't think he really understands what it means when they're used in that manner.
 
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Wow, that letter reads like the spiteful reply to a Dear John letter. I wonder if he treats all of his ex-girlfriends that way?
 
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OMG I can't believe how little I care about any of this
 
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cronxeh said:
OMG I can't believe how little I care about any of this

You care enough to have made a post in the thread. :wink:
 
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Dembadon said:
You care enough to have made a post in the thread. :wink:

I know :cry: I am filled with self loathing about that
 
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Dembadon said:
You care enough to have made a post in the thread. :wink:

I don't even care that much.
 

FAQ: LeBron James' "The Decision" to Leave Cleveland

1. Why did LeBron James leave Cleveland?

LeBron James left Cleveland to join the Miami Heat in 2010 because he wanted to play with other talented players, such as Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, and have a better chance at winning championships.

2. Was LeBron James' departure from Cleveland a surprise?

Yes, LeBron James' decision to leave Cleveland was a surprise to many people, especially fans in Cleveland who had hoped he would stay with the Cavaliers for his entire career.

3. Did LeBron James' decision hurt his legacy?

Some argue that LeBron James' decision to leave Cleveland and join the Miami Heat did hurt his legacy, as he was seen as abandoning his hometown team and taking the easy way out by joining a super team. However, others argue that his success with the Heat and eventual return to Cleveland have solidified his legacy as one of the greatest players in NBA history.

4. How did Cleveland fans react to LeBron James' departure?

Cleveland fans were devastated by LeBron James' departure and burned his jerseys in anger. However, when he returned to Cleveland in 2014 and led the Cavaliers to their first championship in 2016, he was welcomed back with open arms and his jersey became the top-selling jersey in the NBA once again.

5. Did "The Decision" TV special have a negative impact on LeBron James' image?

Yes, the televised special where LeBron James announced his decision to join the Miami Heat was heavily criticized and many saw it as arrogant and disrespectful to the city of Cleveland. However, LeBron has since apologized for the way he handled the situation and has worked to repair his image through his actions on and off the court.

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