Cleveland Cavaliers Owner Takes PR Into His Own Hands; Posts Anti-Lebron Tirade

How does the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers feel now that his team’s — and the NBA’s — biggest star, Lebron James has announced he’s leaving the team for Miami. Not good, of course.

Cavs owner Dan Gilbert posted an open letter to fans yesterday that called James “a former hero” and his decision “a cowardly betrayal.” But it didn’t end there.

Gilbert then went on the record with the Associated Press, and alleged that James “quit” on the team in a recent playoff series.

Some are questioning the actions.

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