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Shocker - Lebron thinks Dan Gilbert letter in 2010 was racist
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:36 pm
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:36 pm
Per ESPN ticker -
Here’s the full “racist” letter:
Here’s the full “racist” letter:
quote:
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert posted this letter on the team's website after LeBron James' announcement he was leaving for the Miami Heat. 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
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:37 pm to The Pirate King
I'm still waiting for proof of the vandalism he claimed earlier this year.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:39 pm to The Pirate King
quote:
Lebron
World's tallest little bitch.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:39 pm to The Pirate King
ive been riding lebrons dick since he was 14 years old but he really needs to drop the race baiting bulshit
so damn annoying
so damn annoying
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:41 pm to The Pirate King
quote:
"I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS WILL WIN AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE THE SELF-TITLED FORMER 'KING' WINS ONE"
Whoops.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:41 pm to rocket31
He's the most privileged black guy in the world but claims racism every day.
This post was edited on 10/17/17 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:42 pm to rocket31
quote:
ive been riding lebrons dick since he was 14 years old but he really needs to drop the race baiting bulshit
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:43 pm to The Pirate King
Pretty soon you wont even be able to criticize a black person without being labeled a racist
shite, we may be at that point right now
shite, we may be at that point right now
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:43 pm to The Pirate King
Shocker - White people are triggered by something that has zero relevance to their lives.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:45 pm to The Pirate King
frick LeBron. Whiny sjw bitch
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:46 pm to lsutigers1992
quote:
Shocker - White people are triggered by something that has zero relevance to their lives.
says the guy who is triggered by ESPN on a daily basis?
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:51 pm to lsutigers1992
quote:
Shocker - White people are triggered by something that has zero relevance to their lives.
I mean I don’t like the guy, but a whole generation of black kids (and some adults) look up to him and take what he says as fact. Him inciting and flaming young black kids with thoughts that everything is racist is gonna affect my kids and my life.
You’ve seen the fruits of such already with all of the things that have been cut out for being “insensitive” or “racist”.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:51 pm to lsutigers1992
quote:
Shocker - White people are triggered by something that has zero relevance to their lives.
It is relevant. When cultural heroes like LeBron call any sort of criticism racist with no questioning from the media or anyone with a voice that gives regular everyday people the idea that they can claim racism every time they don't get their way.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:51 pm to lsutigers1992
quote:
Shocker - White people are triggered by something that has zero relevance to their lives.
Shocker-Black people think that if you criticize them or their culture it's automatic racism.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:52 pm to rocket31
quote:
ive been riding lebrons dick since he was 14 years old
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:59 pm to tgr4ever
quote:In fairness, that thought process on this letter is not new nor is it unique to black people.
Pretty soon you wont even be able to criticize a black person without being labeled a racist
The moment that letter came out, it was widely criticized as having a racial element to it the moment it came out.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 12:59 pm to Ole Misdial
quote:
When cultural heroes like LeBron call any sort of criticism racist with no questioning from the media or anyone with a voice that gives regular everyday people the idea that they can claim racism every time they don't get their way.
yep and LeBron is a role model in so many other ways (successful, good family, good father, good friend, good husband) so young black kids are going to take his words to heart.
he has the power to spread such a positive message for the black community but instead hes focusing the narrative on the race card. its def unfortunate.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:01 pm to shel311
quote:
In fairness, that thought process on this letter is not new nor is it unique to black people.
That doesn't excuse the thought process. It's still flawed and laughably insane
Posted on 10/17/17 at 1:03 pm to TH03
Doesn't matter if there is no proof, we still need to have the conversation.
-Michael Smith, probably
-Michael Smith, probably
This post was edited on 10/17/17 at 1:03 pm
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