King James Deposed in Cleveland, as Fans Mourn Loss to Heat

Cleveland Cavaliers owner, Dan Gilbert, was so ticked off with the manner in which the NBA superstar LeBron James announced he would be playing for the Miami Heat during a one hour special on national television on Thursday night that he penned a letter right away to all Cavalier fans.   Meanwhile, former supporters of James burned jerseys, condemned the “King” and early on Friday morning removed a large marque with James and his colleagues outside the Cleveland stadium.

James who had been wooed by several teams, including Chicago-Bulls; New York-Knicks; New Jersey-Nets and Los Angeles-Lakers, said in an exclusive interview with ABC that the whole process was “humbling” and that the decision was a “tough” one.     He said that it came down to discussing the matter with his family and most importantly, his mom.

James, who will be playing alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh both of whom signed on earlier this month with the Miami Heat, said it is a “defining moment to be alongside greatness as it raises your game.”

But the King had something for his fans back home: “Ohio will always be home to me”, he said.

See Dan Gilbert’s Letter Below:

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….