Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and children of all ages, are you ready for what is about to take action in the city of Cleveland, Ohio? In two days, Thursday, December 2nd, the man our whole class now disguise is LeBron James and he will travel with his Heat team to "The Q." James will make his first trip to the arena as a visitor and he is in his 8th NBA season.
With this game being sold out and tickets being no cheaper than $130, it is safe to say Cleveland has been waiting for this day to come since LBJ left. Cavs owner Dan Gilbert knows all about Cleveland fans and posted this on his Twitter, " Obviously no profanity,vulgar stuff U wouldn't want kids 2 see but we are not going 2 be the Gestapo."
Knowing this, all that is left to do is wonder on what Cavaliers fan will come up with to show their despise with their old King. Recently on ESPN.com there was an article about whether or not James will have his family and friends attend the game. James, obviously being from Akron knows how easily this basketball game could turn into "The Brawl at the Palace." Therefore, extra security has been assigned and I think it would be better for Ms. Gloria James, LeBron's girlfriend, and his two sons to stay at home for this game.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
It Is A Little To Late
LeBron James has recently came out and shared his opinion on what the whole world (except Heat fans) would agree on. James finally admits that he would do "The Decision" differently. http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/truehoop/miamiheat/news/story?id=5749163
Now Cavs fans, don't get uber excited or angry based off of that because he is utterly happy in Miami, he feels as if he still made the correct choice. Whether you love or hate the guy, the main reason why Clevelander's were so emotionally wrecked is because he went on national television and had to use the words, "I'm taking my talents to South Beach." The fact that he kept it all a secret and wanted to feel special by having his own show for it. For heaven's sake this guy was known as "King James" he had everything, (except a ring) and yet he still wanted to feel as if he was a high school recruit picking what college he would play ball at. Can you get anymore selfish or immature? Here is a man with arguably the most talent and freakish athlete in the game, yet sometimes acts as if he is still a teenager. Jason Kidd would have to play the babysitter role on the U.S.A. Olympic basketball teams because off the court James would act like a child. Is this why Cavs fans loved the guy? He won back to back 60+ games in Cleveland and we knew how he acted. However, since he was on our team and our guy we embraced it. I mean it could be worse, he could be doing what Tiger Woods got caught doing, or Kobe Bryant (rape charges) or even Ray Lewis (possible murder).
Instead James who will always be known as the soul crusher. Yes, there is "The Drive" and "The Shot" and 1 out away from a World Series. But, in this generation I actually have a Cleveland memory that will stick with me forever. I was alive for the other mis happenings in Cleveland sports, but I was not quite old enough for the sour taste or broken heart. Obviously, the only way for Cavs fans to let go is if some other superstar can sweep us off our feet and not only take us to the promise land, but win it all. Sadly, our time does not look to be here soon, but as a fan and somebody who wants to make a career as a sports analyst, I do not necessarily need to forget what he did to me but forgive. An athletes dream is to win titles, he made a business "Decision" and it is time to move on. As Cavaliers fan, we must not give in, we strive together. We do this by attending the home games, (hopefully selling out) purchasing apparel. We are the new look Cavs, the post LeBron Cavs, now go out and show you are a true fan by buying Cavaliers gear from this season!
I'll leave you with this... We need to remember that when LeBron's contract expires he will only be 30 years old. As an NFL Running back that is considered to be over the hill, but in NBA terms he has the capability to still be in his prime. (baring injuries). I can sit here and honestly say I think LeBron James will play for the Cleveland Cavaliers one more time in his career. I think he will finish where he started. There are two questions we must ask ourselves then: Will you embrace him? Will we see a "Decision 2"?
Now Cavs fans, don't get uber excited or angry based off of that because he is utterly happy in Miami, he feels as if he still made the correct choice. Whether you love or hate the guy, the main reason why Clevelander's were so emotionally wrecked is because he went on national television and had to use the words, "I'm taking my talents to South Beach." The fact that he kept it all a secret and wanted to feel special by having his own show for it. For heaven's sake this guy was known as "King James" he had everything, (except a ring) and yet he still wanted to feel as if he was a high school recruit picking what college he would play ball at. Can you get anymore selfish or immature? Here is a man with arguably the most talent and freakish athlete in the game, yet sometimes acts as if he is still a teenager. Jason Kidd would have to play the babysitter role on the U.S.A. Olympic basketball teams because off the court James would act like a child. Is this why Cavs fans loved the guy? He won back to back 60+ games in Cleveland and we knew how he acted. However, since he was on our team and our guy we embraced it. I mean it could be worse, he could be doing what Tiger Woods got caught doing, or Kobe Bryant (rape charges) or even Ray Lewis (possible murder).
Instead James who will always be known as the soul crusher. Yes, there is "The Drive" and "The Shot" and 1 out away from a World Series. But, in this generation I actually have a Cleveland memory that will stick with me forever. I was alive for the other mis happenings in Cleveland sports, but I was not quite old enough for the sour taste or broken heart. Obviously, the only way for Cavs fans to let go is if some other superstar can sweep us off our feet and not only take us to the promise land, but win it all. Sadly, our time does not look to be here soon, but as a fan and somebody who wants to make a career as a sports analyst, I do not necessarily need to forget what he did to me but forgive. An athletes dream is to win titles, he made a business "Decision" and it is time to move on. As Cavaliers fan, we must not give in, we strive together. We do this by attending the home games, (hopefully selling out) purchasing apparel. We are the new look Cavs, the post LeBron Cavs, now go out and show you are a true fan by buying Cavaliers gear from this season!
I'll leave you with this... We need to remember that when LeBron's contract expires he will only be 30 years old. As an NFL Running back that is considered to be over the hill, but in NBA terms he has the capability to still be in his prime. (baring injuries). I can sit here and honestly say I think LeBron James will play for the Cleveland Cavaliers one more time in his career. I think he will finish where he started. There are two questions we must ask ourselves then: Will you embrace him? Will we see a "Decision 2"?
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