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      Stay classy, Dan Gilbert

      July 9, 2010 /

      If, by now, you haven’t read owner Dan Gilbert’s scathing open letter to Cavs fans, do so now.

      Done? Wow, right?

      Our esteemed publisher, Gerardo Orlando, a proud Cavs fan, wrote that it’s this kind of dedication that makes Gilbert so loved in Cleveland.

      I know emotions were running high last night, but this letter doesn’t make Gilbert look very good to the objective eye. Here’s why:

      1. It’s hypocritical. Gilbert blasts LeBron for his “several day, narcissistic, self-promotional build-up” but would have been elated had LeBron announced he was going to stay in Cleveland. Elated. Gilbert also told the AP that he thought LeBron “quit” in the playoffs against Boston and Orlando. Again, these claws are only out because LeBron spurned the Cavs. Gilbert doesn’t make these accusations until after LeBron decides to leave, and his previous silence on the matter only served to enable LeBron’s childish behavior.

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      Cavs owner Dan Gilbert rips LeBron James in scathing letter

      July 8, 2010 /

      Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James reacts to a play against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in Game 6 of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff basketball series in Boston, Massachusetts May 13, 2010. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

      You have to read it to believe it, but Dan Gilbert held nothing back in an open letter to fans posted on Cavs.com.

      He said that LeBron “deserted” Cavs fans with a “several day, narcissistic, self-promotional build-up.”

      He said Cavs fans “simply don’t deserve this kind of cowardly betrayal.”

      Then he said this:

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

      Wow.

      There’s much more – read the whole thing.

      This is why Cavs fans love Dan Gilbert. It’s hard to imagine the Cavs making a quick comeback, but having a dedicated owner willing to spend millions of dollars is critical to success in the NBA.

      Finally, Gilbert also said this:

      “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.”

      I suspect we’re going to be hearing a little more about LeBron’s game 5 meltdown and the circumstances surrounding it. We should expect nothing less after reading this letter. Stay tuned . . .

      UPDATE: Gilbert just told the AP that James “quit” on the Cavs during the Celtics series. Ouch! He goes on to say that “people have covered up for (James) for way too long. Tonight we saw who he really is.” Like I said, expect much more . . .

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      “The Decision” will generate $2.5 million for Boys & Girls Club

      July 8, 2010 /

      Sure, I’d love it if LeBron handled his announcement the way that Kevin Durant did, but this hour-long decision special is going to earn $2.5 million for the Boys & Girls Club, according to LeBron’s right-hand man, Maverick Carter. (Link: Darren Rovell)

      As part of the deal with ESPN, James’ business team, LRMR Marketing, was given ad inventory to sell.

      They sold co-presenting sponsorships to the University of Phoenix and Bing, with McDonald’s and Sprite also having commercials in the show.

      James’ team isn’t saying how much in total was raised, but Maverick Carter, CEO of LRMR, did say on Thursday afternoon that more than $2 million in net proceeds will go to the Boys & Girls Club of America. Vitaminwater and Nike also contributed in the charitable effort.

      “LeBron’s decision has generated an incredible amount of interest, and we decided to make his announcement on national television,” Carter said, in a statement. “We are donating the proceeds from the program, totaling $2.5 million, to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America…LeBron has a longstanding commitment to giving back to the community and has worked with the Boys & Girls Clubs in cities across the country.”

      His decision is going to get a lot of attention, so I guess it’s not a totally narcissistic thing to do to hold an hour-long special and generate a nice tidy sum for charity.

      Rovell also had this to say about a previous report about how long LeBron will wait to announce his decision.

      Dowley did say, contrary to what ESPN had said yesterday, that LeBron won’t announce what team he is going to within the first 15 minutes of the show.

      Sigh.

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      NBA execs not sold on all the LeBron-to-Miami talk

      July 8, 2010 /

      Ric Bucher, who has been pounding the not-the-Heat drum, had this to say on his Twitter feed:

      FWIW: disparate opinions among gms, agents, league HQ officials today about where LeBron is going, but consensus on 1 thing: it’s not Mia.

      J.A. Adande:

      Still hear Miami, but source says it changes every half hour.” If LeBron does return to Cleveland it would be for 3-year deal.

      Brian Windhorst:

      Several GMs & prominent agents are defiant, insisting #LeBron will stay in CLE. They can’t see the rationale of leaving $ and this process.

      The general consensus amongst (most) of the media is that the Heat will be the pick, but there are a few prominent reporters that aren’t convinced, apparently based on the feeling of their front office sources.

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