It was probably in the contract when he came back
Yep I wouldn't doubt some type of under the table deal.
It was probably in the contract when he came back
Wasn't him not spending money, it was that letter and trying to cancel an entire season to spite him. He was always willing to spend the cash on a team.
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 betrayalby 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 actioncan 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

First neg rep victim.Dan Gilbert the Goat owner
Bringing a championship to the land![]()

Wouldn't be surprisedIt was probably in the contract when he came back
After that letter? Then his actions during the lockout? I know I wouldn't have. Not sure we've ever seen an owner disrespect a player like that.Petty. Spiteful. Ungrateful. Hateful. Just disgusting.
Reading this again, must've been hard as hell for Bron to return to Cleveland.![]()
Got him for youFirst neg rep victim.![]()

Idk breh when the cavs won Gilbert had that face of nikka who loves money who just lost big time. I wouldn't be surprised if lebron and him got some sorta deal on the side.Petty. Spiteful. Ungrateful. Hateful. Just disgusting.
Reading this again, must've been hard as hell for Bron to return to Cleveland.![]()
I don't think anyone likes Dan. Look at Shump's side eye.![]()
and the
is close but it ain't the perfect match...what Gilbert really deserve tho is the 
His expression is like perfect combination ofI looking for the right Smile to match with Shump expression...and the
is close but it ain't the perfect match...what Gilbert really deserve tho is the
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.What kind of a deal?Idk breh when the cavs won Gilbert had that face of nikka who loves money who just lost big time. I wouldn't be surprised if lebron and him got some sorta deal on the side.

Should be a Lebron statue in front of the arena before the start of next season to be honest
You think he was low key rooting against his own time to spite Bron?Idk breh when the cavs won Gilbert had that face of nikka who loves money who just lost big time. I wouldn't be surprised if lebron and him got some sorta deal on the side.

Ross still has 5% and the lawsuit was dismissed when they won the chip lol. How can you mismanage a team that just won the ultimate prize in its field.Remember too most these owners and minority owners don't even like each other.
That loud mouth Jewish minority owner of the heat who was talking shyt about Lebron isn't even liked by Mikey and the minority owners.
Ross Perot jr. I believe still owners or did own a part of the mavs and he doesn't like Cuban and actually took cuban to court. Saying Cuban was loosing too much money on the team and making Ross Perot lose money on part of his investment.
What is the saying......business is never personal.....well that is all talk. Cause it really is personal at times.
What kind of a deal?![]()
I don't know it could be real Estate, investments ect . Who knows. All I know is breh does not look happy at all.You think he was low key rooting against his own time to spite Bron?![]()