There is so much more to tell you about the events that just took place and our less than hopeful 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 embarrassment.
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 NOT WIN AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE THE SELF-TITLED FORMER ‘KING’ WINS NOT TWO, NOT THREE, NOT FOUR, NOT FIVE, NOT SIX, NOT SEVEN..."
You can take it to the bank.
If you thought we were shamed before to display our lack of ability to bring a championship to Cleveland, I can tell you that this brilliant escape from the shores of Erie 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 South Beach but NOT win a title.
Sorry, but that's simply not how it works.
This stunning victory from our home grown "chosen one" sends the message that winning is important and having the right pieces around you is even more so.
But the good news is that this victory can only serve as the poison to the so-called "curse" on Cleveland, Ohio.
The King will be taking the winning more down south. And until he loses all his hair, James (and the town where he plays) will fortunately contend in the NBA for years to come.
Just watch.
Sleep well, Cleveland.
Tomorrow is a painful and more difficult 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....which can take about a decade, so bear with me.
Dan Gilbert
Majority Owner
Cleveland Cavaliers
