I really can't believe this guy. A PERSONAL GUARANTEE. It's amazing that the thought, when it was forming in his "puffed up 'cause my pride hurts" head, even vaguely seemed like a good idea. The best part about the "letter" is when Mr. Gilbert, so wisely says, "It's time for people to hold these athletes accountable for their actions. Is this the way you raise your children? I've been holding this all in for a long time." First of all, since when do we hold 20-something, multi-million-dollar contracted, superstar-athletes accountable for ANYTHING? You, the owner, Mr. Gilbert are as much to blame as anyone in the "Hold these athletes accountable" situation. The question I have...why in the world do we pay these dudes SO MUCH MONEY? And how do we think they will act after they live the life of the rich and famous, that each one of us who even remotely enjoys a sporting event pay for through tickets sales, enormously overbuilt stadiums, tv contracts, shoes, jerseys and other miscellaneous paraphernalia?
To the King: Props to you. Go to Miami, smile in South Beach, and win. I'm not sold on the idea of a new Big 3 down south, but LBJ had to leave Cleveland. All I want now is to see Mr. Gilbert's face when a trophy is hoisted in anywhere-but-Cleveland.
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