Put ya selfs in Dan Gilbert's place for a moment.

[young3000]

Dude is worth nearly 5 billion, pay that man whatever he wants. Everyone in Cleveland is eating. The outcome may have been different if Kyrie and Love wasn't hurt.

 

[Originalman]

So a man who's team lost 50% of its value when Lebron left.

Gets Lebron back 4 years later and the teams worth increases by 500 million and you actually think the owner won't resign him if he doesn't win a champion ship this year? Is you fukking crazy OP.

See this shows you how fans don't understand that this shyt is a business first no matter what the media and the owners say. Fans stay caught on stupid when it comes to sports.

 

[Shutdown10]

Dude is worth nearly 5 billion, pay that man whatever he wants. Everyone in Cleveland is eating. The outcome may have been different if Kyrie and Love wasn't hurt.

True! But the outcome is different now with Kyrie and Love being damaged goods now.

 

[HHR]

Lol @ "if LeBron fails again"

This thread

 

[Shutdown10]

So a man who's team lost 50% of its value when Lebron left.

Gets Lebron back 4 years later and the teams worth increases by 500 million and you actually think the owner won't resign him if he doesn't win a champion ship this year? Is you fukking crazy OP.

See this shows you how fans don't understand that this shyt is a business first no matter what the media and the owners say. Fans stay caught on stupid when it comes to sports.

You bring up a great point! But the main objective at the end of the day for a player of Lebron's skill is to deliver a title. My business is making money, but I'm also spending money as well with these new contracts putting me well into luxury tax. I want a title to justify all this spending. Spending without getting the prize means nothing.

 

[Shutdown10]

Lol @ "if LeBron fails again"

This thread

So you tell me he's never failed?

 

[Brozay]

You bring up a great point! But the main objective at the end of the day for a player of Lebron's skill is to deliver a title. My business is making money, but I'm also spending money as well with these new contracts putting me well into luxury tax. I want a title to justify all this spending. Spending without getting the prize means nothing.

Even with paying the high tax penalties, Gilbert is earning more with Bron, than he would be without him, and having no tax penalties

Also, it will permanently help increase the worth of the franchise

 

[R.E.N. Spells Ren]

Even if he never brings a title to your organization?

There's no guarantee he'll bring me title, indeed.

But there's also no guarantee that not paying him will bring me a title either. I'd choose to pay him, make my nearly guaranteed money from having him, and root for his success from the owner's box like a boss.

 

[Shutdown10]

Even with paying the high tax penalties, Gilbert is earning more with Bron, than he would be without him, and having no tax penalties

Also, it will permanently help increase the worth of the franchise

I guess none of us would have a choice if we were in Gilbert's place then. Leading up to Lebron's new contract I would look into all my options before committing that much loot to Bron though.

 

[Brozay]

I guess none of us would have a choice if we were in Gilbert's place then. Leading up to Lebron's new contract I would look into all my options before committing that much loot to Bron though.

I seriously doubt the Cavs would be any closer to winning a title by letting LeBron James walk this offseason breh

 

[Juggalo Fred]

LeBron is not in his prime anymore breh.

Did you not watch the finals??

 

[Black Ball]

Even if he never brings a title to your organization?

Breh, it's not even a question. Bron will generate far more money than his contract costs regardless. Being a title contender is far more profitable than actually winning a title.

 

[MeachTheMonster]

As an owner. If you declare your main priority is to win. You do whatever you can do within your power.

He can afford Tristan, so there's no real reason why he shouldn't have paid him. Unless wining isn't his main priority.

It's about time Cleveland had an owner that has prioritized winning over everything.

 

[PoPimp84]

I don't have a problem with Lebron taking Dan Gilbert for a ride and making him spend as much as possible for the Cavs, but put ya selves in his spot for a moment. Lets say Lebron fails again this season and does not deliver a ring to Cleveland. Do you guys give Lebron the contract he will ask for when the TV deals kick in or low ball his ass at the negotiation table? The reason I'm bringing this topic up is because of the injections that Lebron has been getting in his back, which is indicating that he is breaking down. Why should I continue to invest in this guy when I know I'm getting a depreciating asset, also he left me for Miami and gave them his best years. What would you guys do if you were in Dan Gilbert's place?

Ring or not bron sells tickets and sells jerseys earning revenue for Gilberts bytch ass. Cleveland (the city) turned into robo cop esque Detroit when he signed to the heat. Dude means more to the city than just what he does on the court. I'd say pay up

 

[MJ Truth]

Are you kidding me? Even if they don't win the title, having LeBron in Cleveland is a license to print money.

Y'all do realize Gilbert just went through the alternative for four years right?