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KurtBevacqua · 11-08-2009, 01:52 AM

Cavs owner Dan Gilbert must be feeling really good, while New York and LA ownership should be having a reality check. LeBron James is not leaving Cleveland any time soon, and there are really good financial and political reasons why. The voters have made their voice loud and clear in Gilbert's favor. Here are two links giving the details:

Gambling Measure Passes, Clearing Way For Casinos - Commitment 2009 News Story - WLWT Cincinnati
Backed by casino cash, would Dan Gilbert be motivated to broaden his Cleveland sports interests? NBA Insider | Cleveland Cavaliers - cleveland.com -

With Ohio voters giving Gilbert the legal means to greatly enhance his revenue streams I see no reason for the Cavs owner to basically disregard NBA salary cap penalties to do what it takes to a) pay LeBron the league max year after year and b) go out and grab another Shaq or whomever every season to prove to LeBron he's serious about winning him his title.

After watching last night's Cavs-Knicks game it's pretty obvious if LeBron goes to the Knicks he is resetting his title clock back to the time he was a rookie in Cleveland. That team has no kind of title talent. As for the LA rumors, the only way it can possibly work is through a sign and trade deal. Sorry, but outside of Kobie included in the trade, I see no way the Cavs make that kind of deal with LA.

Face it big market NBA lovers, you are not getting LeBron as long as Dan Gilbert owns the team and Ohio voters buy into his act. And at present that is not something that is on the horizon in LeBron's career.

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KurtBevacqua Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,820 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9x in 7 posts	LeBron staying in Cleveland, and here's why Cavs owner Dan Gilbert must be feeling really good, while New York and LA ownership should be having a reality check. LeBron James is not leaving Cleveland any time soon, and there are really good financial and political reasons why. The voters have made their voice loud and clear in Gilbert's favor. Here are two links giving the details: Gambling Measure Passes, Clearing Way For Casinos - Commitment 2009 News Story - WLWT Cincinnati Backed by casino cash, would Dan Gilbert be motivated to broaden his Cleveland sports interests? NBA Insider \| Cleveland Cavaliers - cleveland.com - With Ohio voters giving Gilbert the legal means to greatly enhance his revenue streams I see no reason for the Cavs owner to basically disregard NBA salary cap penalties to do what it takes to a) pay LeBron the league max year after year and b) go out and grab another Shaq or whomever every season to prove to LeBron he's serious about winning him his title. After watching last night's Cavs-Knicks game it's pretty obvious if LeBron goes to the Knicks he is resetting his title clock back to the time he was a rookie in Cleveland. That team has no kind of title talent. As for the LA rumors, the only way it can possibly work is through a sign and trade deal. Sorry, but outside of Kobie included in the trade, I see no way the Cavs make that kind of deal with LA. Face it big market NBA lovers, you are not getting LeBron as long as Dan Gilbert owns the team and Ohio voters buy into his act. And at present that is not something that is on the horizon in LeBron's career. __________________ "The type and formula of most schemes of philanthropy or humanitarianism is this: A and B put their heads together to decide what C shall be made to do for D. The radical vice of all these schemes, from a sociological point of view, is that C is not allowed a voice in the matter, and his position, character, and interests, as well as the ultimate effects on society through C's interests, are entirely overlooked. I call C the Forgotten Man" - William Graham Sumner Last edited by KurtBevacqua; 11-08-2009 at 01:54 AM.