The Lakers are now my 2nd Favorite Team!

TucsonDevil · July 8th, 2010, 07:08 PM

I can't stand front runners. Lebron James is now going to piggy back on others in order "to win championships and be ever considered amongst the greats"... What has this world come to? There are people that actually refer to this idiot as 'The King'.

Since I don't think the Suns can make it back to the WCF this year, I will be pulling for the Lakers to make it to the Finals and pound that pansy Lebron. My disgust for Lebron has actually made me a Laker fan. Incredible.

Kobe deserves the MVPs over Lebron. He stayed when LA looked like it wouldn't get better anytime soon (of course they received a huge gift from Memphis) and stuck it out. Now he is the best player since Michael. Lebron is a joke and a child with a weak constitution.

Go SUNS... and then Go Lakers.

carey · July 8th, 2010, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TucsonDevil

He stayed when LA looked like it wouldn't get better anytime soon (of course they received a huge gift from Memphis) and stuck it out. .

First, L.A. is quite different than Cleveland.

2nd, you don't remember him throwing a fit a few years ago. Demanding to be traded. He was video-taped talking all kind of crap about the organization and how he wanted out. He's just as big a prima dona as LBJ.

Also, I think it's funny how when Bill Simmons was talking about these 3 guys taking less to all play together everyone said it would be so cool. Now that it's happened everyone is pissed. So funny.

Irish · July 8th, 2010, 07:26 PM

LOL. What about a guy who wins because his team steals a big man?

ASUCHRIS · July 8th, 2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TucsonDevil

I can't stand front runners.

Hilarious, and ironic. Self loathing much? For the life of me I can't understand how the Heat improving would ever turn you into a Lakers fan. I'll stick with the Suns, thanks. Good or bad, they're my team, and I'll sure as hell never root for the Lakers. If there is any team I'll root for, it's OKC, and only because of their players.

AfroSuns · July 8th, 2010, 07:35 PM

Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Open Letter to Fans from Cavaliers Majority Owner Dan Gilbert

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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.

Clearly, this is bitterly disappointing to all of us.

The good news is that the ownership team and the rest of the hard-working, loyal, and driven staff over here at your hometown Cavaliers have not betrayed you nor NEVER will betray you.

There is so much more to tell you about the events of the recent past and our more than exciting future. Over the next several days and weeks, we will be communicating much of that to you.

You simply don't deserve this kind of cowardly betrayal.

You have given so much and deserve so much more.

In the meantime, I want to make one statement to you tonight:

"I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS WILL WIN AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE THE SELF-TITLED FORMER ‘KING’ WINS ONE"

You can take it to the bank.

If you thought we were motivated before tonight to bring the hardware to Cleveland, I can tell you that this shameful display of selfishness and betrayal by one of our very own has shifted our "motivation" to previously unknown and previously never experienced levels.

Some people think they should go to heaven but NOT have to die to get there.

Sorry, but that's simply not how it works.

This shocking act of disloyalty from our home grown "chosen one" sends the exact opposite lesson of what we would want our children to learn. And "who" we would want them to grow-up to become.

But the good news is that this heartless and callous action can only serve as the antidote to the so-called "curse" on Cleveland, Ohio.

The self-declared former "King" will be taking the "curse" with him down south. And until he does "right" by Cleveland and Ohio, James (and the town where he plays) will unfortunately own this dreaded spell and bad karma.

Just watch.

Sleep well, Cleveland.

Tomorrow is a new and much brighter day....

I PROMISE you that our energy, focus, capital, knowledge and experience will be directed at one thing and one thing only:

DELIVERING YOU the championship you have long deserved and is long overdue....

Dan Gilbert
Majority Owner
Cleveland Cavaliers

http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/gi...er_100708.html

TRW · July 8th, 2010, 07:44 PM

Wow...that goes beyond sour straight to bitter grapes! But, gotta love the man's passion I guess. Tough to get top free agents to come live in Cleveland and that is NOT going to change.

Good luck with your "guarantee". Dreamin' is free but LBJ sure wasn't, was he?

carey · July 8th, 2010, 07:45 PM

Absolutely 100% pitiful (yet hilarious.) It's ok to express his feelings of betrayal, but that comes off like a 12 year old wrote it. Thats going to bite him in the ass.

AzStevenCal · July 8th, 2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ASUCHRIS

Hilarious, and ironic. Self loathing much? For the life of me I can't understand how the Heat improving would ever turn you into a Lakers fan. I'll stick with the Suns, thanks. Good or bad, they're my team, and I'll sure as hell never root for the Lakers. If there is any team I'll root for, it's OKC, and only because of their players.

I'm a Suns fan, only death will change that. However, I despise the way all this was handled and I will openly cheer for each and every team that has a chance to keep Miami from winning a championship. I like Wade and I bear Bosh no ill feelings but I can't stand the way this all came down, culminating in the absurd hour long ESPN special.

I think the Lakers, with good health, will be the team best positioned to prevent a Miami dynasty and therefore they've just become my second favorite team. However, the gap between my favorite team and my second favorite team is huge, almost as big as the gulf between my 29th favorite team and the Heat.

Steve

clif · July 8th, 2010, 07:50 PM

haters gonna hate. Get over it.

AfroSuns · July 8th, 2010, 07:52 PM

I can understand what TucsonDevil meant. i may not like the Lakers but i will root against the heat should they meet in finals.

Irish · July 8th, 2010, 07:54 PM

I spent most of my adult life in San Francisco. I doubt most Phoenix fans can grasp the full fervor of ""Beat LA" until you've been to a game in San Francisco. Suppport LA? NEVER!

AzStevenCal · July 8th, 2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by clif

haters gonna hate. Get over it.

How about some context? What exactly is wrong with watching a spectacle develop over 2 years and deciding that you think it sends the wrong message. I have no problem with Lebron playing in Miami. My issue is with the way this was all handled.

Your "haters gonna hate. Get over it" comment suggests that you're on a higher plain than the rest of us and I congratulate you for reaching such a pinnacle. Me, I think I'm gonna just keep "hating".

Steve

ASUCHRIS · July 8th, 2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AzStevenCal

I'm a Suns fan, only death will change that. However, I despise the way all this was handled and I will openly cheer for each and every team that has a chance to keep Miami from winning a championship. I like Wade and I bear Bosh no ill feelings but I can't stand the way this all came down, culminating in the absurd hour long ESPN special.

I think the Lakers, with good health, will be the team best positioned to prevent a Miami dynasty and therefore they've just become my second favorite team. However, the gap between my favorite team and my second favorite team is huge, almost as big as the gulf between my 29th favorite team and the Heat.

Steve

I'm just as disgusted with how the Lakers got Kobe and Gasol. I can understand OKC or another team, but the Lakers? Not a chance in hell.

cly2tw · July 8th, 2010, 08:02 PM

If NY gets Paul, say Curry/Randolph/Turiaf/2picks for Paul/Okafor, the lineup of
Okafor/Amare/Gallo/Chandler/Paul beats whatever Miami could stage this or next year.

clif · July 8th, 2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AzStevenCal

How about some context? What exactly is wrong with watching a spectacle develop over 2 years and deciding that you think it sends the wrong message. I have no problem with Lebron playing in Miami. My issue is with the way this was all handled.

Your "haters gonna hate. Get over it" comment suggests that you're on a higher plain than the rest of us and I congratulate you for reaching such a pinnacle. Me, I think I'm gonna just keep "hating".

Steve

Your're mad because a guy made a decision thats best for him. So what? Your're jealous because a guy was able to garner this much attention based solely on where he will decide to dribble a basketball. You are definetely being a hater. Just appreciate it for what it is.