July 11, 201410 yr ^It seems relevant to the topic, seeing as how Lebron was clearly making a point with the multiple NE Ohio references.
July 11, 201410 yr Not to get off topic but I have never said I was from Northeast Ohio in my life. And if I am outside of Ohio I certainly don't say I am from Cleveland Heights as if would not mean much to most people unless you were originally from the area. I simply say I am from Cleveland. I say Cleveland or NE Ohio. If they know Cleveland and ask me to be specific, I say I grew up in Shaker and live in the Shaker Sq. area of Cleveland.
July 11, 201410 yr I think Northeast Ohio is just his way of acknowledging Cleveland and Akron. He's not from Cleveland, after all. His basketball loyalty is obviously to Cleveland, but his personal loyalty is to Akron.
July 11, 201410 yr naah u guys are making waaay to much of that. he mentioned cleveland clearly too. he is from akron after all and knows he let down the whole region fanbase, it was the right way to say it. all this hype is quite amazingly unprecidented -- i think the internets have damn near exploded!
July 11, 201410 yr Looks like the July 18th RNC start is more realistic now? NBA Finals baby! https://www.instagram.com/cle_and_beyond/https://www.instagram.com/jbkaufer/
July 11, 201410 yr The reason for the delay - he was waiting for my birthday ;) MTS - look out your office window in about a 1/2 hour. I've hired one of those propeller planes with the I TOLD YOU SO banners dragging in the back :P
July 11, 201410 yr ^ That letter was about everything I could have asked for except for a call out to Z. On a side note, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Dustin Fox's celebration on 92.3, he may not always be the best broadcaster but damn he is truly one of us as fan.
July 11, 201410 yr Goldhammer actually had to take a few deep breaths while reading the letter. He was all choked up.
July 11, 201410 yr I have no math or explanation! Unlike Jesus, Lebron will not be returning to Cleveland. Perhaps his family is returning to NE Ohio, but he is not returning as a Cavs player! HUMPH! Just like the RNC wasn't going to pick Cleveland, right? Exactly! Keep predicting the other way, you're on fire I'm going to requote this every day for the next week.
July 11, 201410 yr With this news (plus the RNC announcement) I'm guessing Frank's approval numbers have gone up quite a few points this week.
July 11, 201410 yr "My presence can make a difference in Miami, but I think it can mean more where I’m from. I want kids in Northeast Ohio, like the hundreds of Akron third-graders I sponsor through my foundation, to realize that there’s no better place to grow up. Maybe some of them will come home after college and start a family or open a business. That would make me smile." That comment makes me smile...
July 11, 201410 yr Yahoo reports that Gilbert met face to face with Maverick and Rich and Lebron last week in Miami. ASsumption i wrote above that they had met in private is confirmed. Why on earth would Gilbert not fix that?? The media doesnt know as much as they think they do...they spend their lives trying to get facts, but there is certain intel that cant be touched... However, if you look at Gilbert as a businessman, you cant possibly believe that he would think he had a good shot at landing lebron without fixing that
July 11, 201410 yr "My presence can make a difference in Miami, but I think it can mean more where I’m from. I want kids in Northeast Ohio, like the hundreds of Akron third-graders I sponsor through my foundation, to realize that there’s no better place to grow up. Maybe some of them will come home after college and start a family or open a business. That would make me smile." That comment makes me smile... That spoke volumes. The biggest take away is HOME. Home is where the heart is and on a personal level I understand that. My job is based in NYC. I own a house in NYC. I will never ever become a NY resident and my current home and address is xxxxx Shaker Blvd. I will always be a proud Clevelander and I guess he had similar feelings. ETA: Think of how many people - there are several this board - that have left Greater Cleveland, only to appreciate all that Cleveland offers.
July 11, 201410 yr I have no math or explanation! Unlike Jesus, Lebron will not be returning to Cleveland. Perhaps his family is returning to NE Ohio, but he is not returning as a Cavs player! HUMPH! Just like the RNC wasn't going to pick Cleveland, right? Exactly! Keep predicting the other way, you're on fire I'm going to requote this every day for the next week. speaking of prodigal sons, its already time for them to give mts another one of his 'rests.' ;)
July 11, 201410 yr Funniest thing I've read today: R.I.P Miami Heat fanbase: 2010-2014. As I have friends in South Florida, I sincerely hope all the bandwagon jumpers do not cause a tsunami.
July 11, 201410 yr Now Cedar Point and Michael Symon will have to honor their LeBron request. What roller coaster will cedar point change? What burger will LBJ create for BSpot? What will be the ripple affect his return will have on businesses in East 4th, Tower City/Casino, the WHD & both sides of the flats?
July 11, 201410 yr There is a huge ripple effect. We're talking AT LEAST 5,000 more fans at each game. That's a minimum of 200,000 more visitors to downtown during some of the hardest months for those downtown businesses. Also, the fans will come from all over. This considerably (re)expands the fan base. People will be coming in from WVa, Erie, C-Bus, etc. who would not make the trip absent the opportunity to see LBJ play.
July 11, 201410 yr I remember what downtown was like in 07/08/09, those areas were just getting off the ground and restaurants and bars would be packed. Downtown had "playoff" or "big special event" type of feel every night. Now with more development and residents, the energy should be greater.
July 11, 201410 yr I love who the Cavs put the ticket package/renewal link front and center on the homepage! Make that money Dan!
July 11, 201410 yr My guess would be the Raptor or Mantis. The Iron Dragon would be an insult. Mean Streak would be my guess. Help boost ridership and get visitors to the back of the park. The other rides would require change of paint colors IMO.
July 11, 201410 yr just wow http://m.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/lawrence-lebron-james-latest-decision-leaves-heat-shambles-article-1.1863445
July 11, 201410 yr My guess would be the Raptor or Mantis. The Iron Dragon would be an insult. Mean Streak would be my guess. Help boost ridership and get visitors to the back of the park. The other rides would require change of paint colors IMO. Good call
July 11, 201410 yr Funniest thing I've read today: R.I.P Miami Heat fanbase: 2010-2014. As I have friends in South Florida, I sincerely hope all the bandwagon jumpers do not cause a tsunami. Ha! They're going crazy down here. It's all my office has been talking about today.
July 11, 201410 yr Funniest thing I've read today: R.I.P Miami Heat fanbase: 2010-2014. As I have friends in South Florida, I sincerely hope all the bandwagon jumpers do not cause a tsunami. Ha! They're going crazy down here. It's all my office has been talking about today. On the Spanish stations its like the world cup. I almost feel sorry for S. Florida residents, knowing how Greater Clevelanders took The Decision. But, hell, let them suffer on the beach will getting skin cancer! http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/cavaliers/2014/07/11/lebron-james-cleveland-cavs-return-hometown-hero/12528973/
July 11, 201410 yr Wow... and wow!!... also, Vegas has Cavs winning the championship at 3-1... Miami? 100-1... Hahahahahaha!
July 11, 201410 yr Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA · 2h LeBron James, Dan Gilbert, Rich Paul and Maverick Carter met for 4 hours in Miami last week and talked through it all, Gilbert tells Yahoo. Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA · 2h Asked Cavs coach David Blatt if he's thrilled for chance to coach James. "That would be understatement of the millennium," he tells Yahoo. Probasketballdraft @Probballdraft 1h Cavs have reached out to the agents of Ray Allen & Mike Miller. Deals could come together quickly as both want to play alongside LeBron. Probasketballdraft @Probballdraft 1h Ray Allen is willing to play for the veteran minimum in Cleveland, according to sources. #Cavs Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA 1h Agent Rich Paul called Dan Gilbert moments before announcement: "Dan, congratulations. LeBron is coming home." Brian Windhorst @WindhorstESPN 12m LeBron's friends and family cried when they read the first drafts of his essay. Wasn't about Cavs or Heat, was about home, home fans. Lebron James: most famous boomerang. Ever. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 11, 201410 yr Now we move on to the wait for Kevin Love. I was somewhat concerned LeBron was going to hold off his announcement to pressure the Cavs to pull the trigger on a deal for Love. It is no secret that the sticking point is Andrew Wiggins. Minny wants him in the deal. Cavs don't want to include him. By LeBron committing, Minny just lost a TON of leverage. Props to Griffin for being patient. Now the ball is in Minny's court. The longer they wait, the more the offers for Love will start to decrease. Now, if Love pulls a Melo and basically says he will only sign long-term in Cleveland (crazy, right?), he really forces Minny's hand to pull the trigger and get what they can. Supposedly, the offer on the table right now is AB, Dion, and a future 1st. I don't think they are going to do much better than that, and if they don't act quickly and AB starts ripping up the summer league, even that offer might be pulled off the table.
July 11, 201410 yr My guess would be the Raptor or Mantis. The Iron Dragon would be an insult. Hey, that's not nice. I LIKE the Iron Dragon. And besides...Dragons have feelings!
July 11, 201410 yr billboard up in an hour lol! http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2126790-lebron-james-billboard-appears-in-cleveland-an-hour-after-his-announcementp
July 11, 201410 yr oh but of course there's more on br! heres an advance of tomorrows awesome peedee front page: http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2126832-cleveland-newspaper-welcomes-lebron-james-home-with-front-page-graphic
July 11, 201410 yr In 2010, there was a ton of pre-announcement hype as to the forum, it was delivered in a cocky manner, and he departed for a party where he was the center of attention. In 2014, there was no hype (misdirection, yes) as to the forum, it was delivered in a straightforward manner, and he’s departing for a party where he’s nowhere near the center of attention. He’s either grown up a lot, or he’s getting good advice he will hopefully continue to heed.
July 11, 201410 yr I put a deposit yesterday on partial season tickets - it was $100 per seat. Today it's $500 per seat and I get to pick my seats ahead of everyone buying seats today. Good bet by me! ha.
July 11, 201410 yr Besties! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 11, 201410 yr meanwhile in miami...! http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2126943-heat-fans-respond-to-lebron-james-leaving-by-defacing-mural-and-burning-jerseys
July 11, 201410 yr @jenpicciano: Long line for @FreshBrewedTees "Forgiven" t shirts @e4thst "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 11, 201410 yr Urban Meyer ✔ @OSUCoachMeyer @KingJames Welcome home my friend. See you this fall!!! 2:35 PM - 11 Jul 2014 1,956 Retweets 1,572 favorites
July 11, 201410 yr Twitter Data @TwitterData 1h Over 2.5 million mentions of @KingJames since @SInow story on his return to @Cavs broke: http://reverb.guru/view/659697772885694005 … "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 11, 201410 yr Now remember folks. We don't want the Heat to be THAT bad next year. There is still a tab to be cleared for 2010, specifically their first round pick, which is top 10 protected. A 35 win season sounds about right :)
July 11, 201410 yr Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine 13s ESPN sources say Mike Miller is indeed exploring every option to try to reunite with LeBron James in Cleveland after halting talks w/ Denver "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 11, 201410 yr Now remember folks. We don't want the Heat to be THAT bad next year. There is still a tab to be cleared for 2010, specifically their first round pick, which is top 10 protected. A 35 win season sounds about right :) Disagree! We want them to be ultra-horrible forever! (Unprotected 2017)
July 12, 201410 yr miami newspaper front page - http://m.espn.go.com/nba/story?storyId=11205016&src=desktop&ex_cid=null
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