OT-Lebron James returns to Cleveland

Submitted by BlueCube on

I just heard a report on TV that Lebron is returning to Cleveland. He made a statement to Sports Illustrated.

Spunky

July 11th, 2014 at 3:42 PM ^

I can just imagine LeBron hanging around Ohio State, and I don't want recruits thinking Ohio is the place to be. Nevertheless, the return home/happy ending is nice.

mGrowOld

July 11th, 2014 at 4:06 PM ^

Update:

I put down a $100 deposit for a partial season ticket plan about 10 minutes after the announcement.  In the four hours since then the Cavs have raised the amount you have to put down to $200 to hold a place in line.

Phone lines for tickets are jammed and there's a crowd around Quicken Arena yelling, chanting and generally going nuts.

What a difference a day (and LeBron's second decision) makes.

wahooverine

July 11th, 2014 at 4:08 PM ^

I always thought the criticism of Lebron going to Miami was unfair and just plain dumb from Cleveland fans (excluding the announcement that obnoxious coming out party with Dwade and CB). Understand it was magical for Cleveland to win the lottery pick which selected him and it'd be a cute story if he played in Cleveland forever. But is every pro basketball player expected to play for the team closested to where they grew up? Apparently only Lebron is. Like in any other job or profession you weigh your options and pursue the best opportunity. At that time, Lebron would have been stupid to pass up the opportunity to play with other elite players immediately. It's his career.

Gucci Mane

July 11th, 2014 at 4:10 PM ^

Lebron you are such a pussy. You go back to a place that disrespected you like that ? Lost all respect for your bitch ass.

1 percent

July 12th, 2014 at 5:42 AM ^

He disrespected the city and franchise too. It was an ugly thing that happened 4 years ago.



Can it not be a story of a city scorned that forgave and of a player scorned that forgave and returned home to solidify his legacy? Instead it has to be bitch ass dude is a pussy?

gord

July 11th, 2014 at 4:44 PM ^

Lebron James is quickly solidifying his position as one of the most influential athletes of all time.  He’s an ambassador to the world’s greatest game.  He’s a rock solid citizen, class act, family man, hall of famer, entrepenuer, mogul, etc.  What an inspiration to witness this living legend's career.

 

 

TheLastHarbaugh

July 11th, 2014 at 7:14 PM ^

Football is the "world's greatest game" if by "world" you mean "The United States" because no one really cares outside the US. Basketball is far more popular around the world than football. The NBA has something like 450 million fans in China, which is probably more fans than the NFL has period. I also remember reading that amongst teenagers around the world, basketball is now their favorite sport, surpassing soccer.  

maize-blue

July 11th, 2014 at 4:58 PM ^

If the Cavs get Love, I think they will be the favorites in the East, regardless of where Melo goes. I'm still not sure it's enough to beat the Spurs who I think will have the same roster.