OT: The Decision (Miami)

[Klomp]

With LeBron, the guy is FROM OHIO. He's like the "it" player in the NBA, and probably in the sports sphere. I don't think any athlete gets more attention than Lebron James....maybe Michael Phelps during the Olympics? So for Lebron to expose and market himself even more, at the expense of his team, his fans, and his state, but pretty brutal.

If Mauer had left for New York or Boston, would we be as outraged?

[Breakdown777]

With LeBron, the guy is FROM OHIO. He's like the "it" player in the NBA, and probably in the sports sphere. I don't think any athlete gets more attention than Lebron James....maybe Michael Phelps during the Olympics? So for Lebron to expose and market himself even more, at the expense of his team, his fans, and his state, but pretty brutal.

If Mauer had left for New York or Boston, would we be as outraged?

Probably more outraged with the Yankees or Sox. I think some people would be even more outraged. This is more of a twins state and a wolves state. I mean most twins fans are used to this stuff happening, it's just the nature of the team, but if Mauer had a big ESPN special to say he was going somewhere else without counting out MN beforehand, I think it'd have a pretty nasty following too.

[Calinks]

It's hard for me to muster up any rage or personal disgust for any of these guys. As I said I think the TV thing was stupid and a terrible call. Lebron didn't even look like he was happy to be there. Why go through with that?

And Gilbert is bothering more than anything. He is now talking all this trash about Lebron when he was all buddy buddy with him two months ago. He fired his coach, he's sent away players, if he really felt like it was all Lebron's fault then why cater to him? You talk about how Lebron was an issue and all of that, who let him b that way? You did. If he was so terrible, why are you crying over losing him? He talks about Lebron being so cowardly but then as soon as LEbron leaves he tells about hi "true" feelings that he's be "holding in" for such a long time.

[Busch Legion]

You guys hear Dan Lebatards reaction to "The Decision"?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZr2qOXQJ4w (starts around 1:15)

lol

[Breakdown777]

You guys hear Dan Lebatards reaction to "The Decision"?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZr2qOXQJ4w (starts around 1:15)

lol

This was hilarious.

[southern wolf]

"HERE COMES THE GIANT ROYAL PENIS!!!"

[B Calrissian]

And Gilbert is bothering more than anything. He is now talking all this trash about Lebron when he was all buddy buddy with him two months ago. He fired his coach, he's sent away players, if he really felt like it was all Lebron's fault then why cater to him? You talk about how Lebron was an issue and all of that, who let him b that way? You did. If he was so terrible, why are you crying over losing him? He talks about Lebron being so cowardly but then as soon as LEbron leaves he tells about hi "true" feelings that he's be "holding in" for such a long time.

He did those things so Lebron would stay. It'd be like a girl making her boyfriend buy her a boob job and a new car. Then shes dumps him right after, on tv.

[Basti]

You guys hear Dan Lebatards reaction to "The Decision"?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZr2qOXQJ4w (starts around 1:15)

lol

[Iommi]

Anyone hating on LeBron for this is being ridiculous in my opinion... Why did he have a one hour television special that everyone, without exception, watched? Because he's young, cocky, famous, powerful, enamored with life and fun-loving. It's **** beautiful to watch such a giant force of personality shake the world with such little effort and I am flabbergasted at anyone who's anything but intrigued with him.

As far as him being a coward goes, I think beating Dwyane Wade is a much smaller goal than beating Jordan's Bulls and Magic's Lakers.

[Dan's with the Wolves]

No hate for LeBron. But the ESPN Jim Gray interview was seriously damaging to his image. I had never really heard him talk much before. He was not very impressive at all. The way he handled the decision to go to Miami, didn't help either. I am very supportive of Wade, Bosh and Lebron getting together in Miami. But, the way it played out, with Bosh making his decision and then Lebron following was also damaging to the king's image. A huge public image opportunity squandered by the king. He is young enough and will have plenty of opportunities to repair his image. There is nothing like winning.

It will be an interesting study in psychology to see how the ego's mesh in south beach. I'll tune in to watch - I guess it's my version of the Jerry Springer Show.

[Calinks]

And Gilbert is bothering more than anything. He is now talking all this trash about Lebron when he was all buddy buddy with him two months ago. He fired his coach, he's sent away players, if he really felt like it was all Lebron's fault then why cater to him? You talk about how Lebron was an issue and all of that, who let him b that way? You did. If he was so terrible, why are you crying over losing him? He talks about Lebron being so cowardly but then as soon as LEbron leaves he tells about hi "true" feelings that he's be "holding in" for such a long time.

He did those things so Lebron would stay. It'd be like a girl making her boyfriend buy her a boob job and a new car. Then shes dumps him right after, on tv.

Yea it's true but still, he catered to the guy and didn't have enough of a problem with it where he stopped. If you are with a woman who makes you do those things to keep and you continue bending over backwards that's your fault for being a complete wuss. Gilbert set the precedent with how he treated Lebron. Don't turn around and publicly lambaste him for the things you enabled him to do. This could potentially hurt Cleveland's ability to sign other FA's. They may read this letter and be like "Eff that, I'm not working for that guy." If he can call Lebron out and threaten to reveal sensitive information what can he do to another player?

And Lebron was a dick about the situation. He should have called Gilbert and let him know what was going down. I know he wanted it to be a big surprise and seeing how Gilbert reacted with this letter, he probably would have ruined the surprise out of spite but still Lebron should have talked to him. It was a dick move to reveal it on TV. With that said, Gilbert is wrong is saying LEbron BETRAYED Cleveland. Unless there is something I don't know (like Lebron agreeing to stay) he didn't betray anything. He doesn't owe Ohio anything but taxes.

He can play with whatever team he wants. He didn't bail at the first opportunity he gave the Cavs seven years. Now the Cavs realize that seven years is not a long time but that's how it is. You have got to try and put a championship team on the floor with a player like that. That ten years with KG went by so fast. You think you have forever to get a championship team around the guy but then he's suddenly pushing 30 and you are pressed for time. You have to get the job done. The same thing could happen to the Hornets. After the KG situation players see that undying loyalty doesn't always pay off unless you are already on a bonafide championship team.