Owner Dan Gilbert Speaks

[B Mac]

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.

Read the rest here:
http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/gilbe ... 00708.html

At least we still have Dan Gilbert. He just lost millions, but he isnt going down without a fight.

[Roger Murdock]

Hes the Boss.

[tmacformvp06]

No trolling.

[CeltsfanSinceBirth]

I gotta admit, that speech kinda got me amped up. GO CAVS GO!!

[Awoooga]

Is this legit, it looks really unprofessional. BTW, I hope you do win one before Lebron.

[joe1626]

I love this guy. He's got brass!!

[ikidunot]

Its legit, Its on cavs.com the front page.

Dan Gilbert has balls.

[poeman]

I'll be honest...He is trying his butt off to make Cleveland a winner...Thats what you can ask for from your team's owner. Dont worry Cavs fans...You will be a great franchise as long as this guy is running it.

[willbcocks]

Doesn't the guy have underlings who can write "something" halfway "decent"?

[Triumph36]

We may not be the biggest market, we may not have the best city, and we may not have the best team.....but I am convinced we have one of best owners in the league. Gilbert did everything he possibly could to keep the hometown kid in town, and it just didn't work. For that, I thank him. And I will continue to support him in all of his attempts to turn around this city - from the Cavs, to the casino, to whatever else he has in mind. His dedication to this team and this city, especially in the economic conditions our city is experiencing, has truly been remarkable.

His fire in this letter is awesome...reminds me of Cuban, lol.

ETA: by the way, our insider on another forum thinks Gilbert plans to take down LeBron and the veil that has been protecting him. It's speculation at this point, but the insider is legitimate so I guess we will see.

[Waynelophoto]

what a narrow minded loser

[Marc]

After this, we can forget about Lebron coming back in 5 years from now, LOL.

[Cleveland Fan]

Dan Gilbert is the MAN.

[cheenofly523]

That has to be the most UNPROFESSIONAL move by Dan Gilbert.

[Pula_86]

I love Dan Gilbert! Thank god he is our owner. Teams win championships. Individuals do not. Go Cavs and lets get this thing together Cleveland!

[popeye64821]

wow...and i could have sworn the king part wasn't self proclaimed...media and cle fans gave him that name (just stating truth)

[popeye64821]

how? who does cle have now?

[jot]

when you have that much money, you can speak your mind. providing you're not gunning for someone of true wealth and position, and clearly James isn't of wealth and position, then you'll be fine.
note: wealth and rich is different things.

[Benjammin]

Wow, that was awesome to read! I hope it's real. I don't see how he pulls off what he says he'll do, but he took La Queen, Le bon bon, to the woodshed.

[BNT1120]

That has to be the most UNPROFESSIONAL move by Dan Gilbert.

you must not have been educated much? College much?