LeBron: "It's not about me and Dan (Gilbert), we have a great working relationship"

[FAH1223]

But he said that he continues to have a working relationship with Cavs owner Dan Gilbert, who had the highest payroll in the league this season and added more when current general manager Koby Altman remade the team by bringing in four new players to help the Cavs pivot on the season.

"It's not about me and Dan. We have a great working relationship," James told Nichols. "It's not like we're not the best friends and I don't think you should be best friends with a player and an owner shouldn't be best friends unless I'm your father and that's my son, and, OK, cool we could be great then. But I think it's worked out for us both in these four years so far since I've been back."

James has made it clear repeatedly he will not consider his free-agent options until the conclusion of the season. But he said he's at peace with the things he and the franchise have been able to accomplish over the past four seasons since he returned, which has included a championship and now four Finals appearances.

"I've tried to put this franchise at a level that is always seen in a positive light," James said. "From a basketball standpoint, from a social standpoint, from a brand standpoint. I get a lot of the light and the headlines, but I'm one, as long as I'm here playing for this franchise, when you see the Cavaliers I want you to think of prestige and a great organization."

When Nichols asked if James' relationship with Gilbert would affect his free agency decision, James said:

"We're going to see."

@jaguar paw @Illeye buckmatic @smitty22 @Eye Cue DA GAWD @Buckeye Fever

doesn't sound like he's leaving but that he has Gilbert by the balls

 

[Illeye buckmatic]

@jaguar paw @Illeye buckmatic @smitty22 @Eye Cue DA GAWD @Buckeye Fever

doesn't sound like he's leaving but that he has Gilbert by the balls

It gives me a little hope that he'll stay Gilbert better quit being a fukkboi while he still got the chance

 

[G-Zeus]

so he the father and dan the son....


lebron stay sonnin's this dude

 

[WaveMolecules]

Hes gone.

Come to NY bron

 

[Tim2520]

despite what LeBron says in the public he don't really fukk with boy, this is strictly a business relationship.

 

[camer999]

If you watch the interview his legm powers is weaker than you think.

 

[Illeye buckmatic]

despite what LeBron says in the public he don't really fukk with boy, this is strictly a business relationship.

Its basically what he said Who said otherwise

 

[WesCrook]

so he the father and dan the son....


lebron stay sonnin's this dude

LeBron taking complete control of his career and turning the tables on his owner is just as impressive as his career achievements on the court.

As Black men, we should be praising this man for this alone.

 

[Ziggiy]

LeBron taking complete control of his career and turning the tables on his owner is just as impressive as his career achievements on the court.

As Black men, we should be praising this man for this alone.

shyt is fukking outstanding and i can’t for the life if me understand why people son’t see this as his most impressive accomplishment.

 

[@OffHalsted]

There ain't nowhere he can go respectfully.. His next contact should include 30% ownership of the team

 

[Stop_It_5]

I can see Brawn trying to stay in Cleveland on another one year deal if he's not in love with a particular situation out there.

Wouldn't be surprised if Gilbert does some stupid shyt like draw the line at "you either sign long term or don't sign at all".

 

[jaguar paw]

It’s really all on Altman and the plan he has to put together to re-structure this roster.

 

[McPiff]

Its basically what he said Who said otherwise

these bozos are something else man....


he also said that he didnt play any part in that kyrie trade and he wanted them to keep him in cleveland, despite what the narrative is, which make sense, given how they were all smiles and dapping each other up since the 1st boston-cleveland game all the way up to the all star game

but let the other dudes tell it....

 

[Illeye buckmatic]

I can see Brawn trying to stay in Cleveland on another one year deal if he's not in love with a particular situation out there.

Wouldn't be surprised if Gilbert does some stupid shyt like draw the line at "you either sign long term or don't sign at all".

Naw gilbert not that stupid. Thats his cash cow. If bron says I'm signing a 1 quarter contract gilbert will be drawing up an extension by halftime.

 

[BigMoneyGrip]

Dan Gilbert bum ass with his old face son should just sell the Cavs and take his ass to Detroit he already own half of downtown, might as well see if he can acquire the Pistons while he’s at it