Cleveland State guard Norris Cole says fans there are happy he was taken in the first round of the NBA draft, even if he's joining the despised Miami Heat.
"They know it wasn't really my choice," Cole said with a smile Monday.
I've liked the Heat anyway," he said. "I was cheering for them. Some people didn't like the fact I was cheering for them, but they're happy for me and my success. Some people have bad comments to say about LeBron, but I ignore them."
As for what kind of support Cole will get from Clevelanders now that he's with Miami, he makes no predictions.
"If they want to cheer for us, that's fine," he said. "If not, that's fine."
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I am a bit surprised that none of the players have reached out to Cole even to say congratulations or welcome. Not a big deal IMO but just a bit surprised.
