lhslep134;401165 wrote: I think the fair weather Cleveland fans who have only supported this team since Lebron are the ones going to be most irate if he leaves simply because they'll feel more betrayed than someone who follows them closely.

thedynasty1998;401162 wrote:Here's a question for Cavs fans:

If you are an OSU fan, do you have the same dislike for Evan Turner? First off, he chose to attend Ohio State, unlike Lebron who was picked by the Cavs. Both talked about winning a championship this year, and failed to accomplish that ultimate goal. Both are leaving without accomplishing what they set out to accomplish. Turner is leaving school early to pursue a better life for himself and his family. Is Lebron not doing the same thing? He's trying to put himself in the best possible situation for him to grow and success personally and professionally.

It might not be the best comparison, but I do think it is somewhat similar.

thedynasty1998;401186 wrote:Okay, how about Mike Conley.

I understand the difference and that it's different in going to get a paycheck compared to switching who is paying you. But they are somewhat similar and people say they are upset with Lebron for not delivering on a promise, which I think is ridiculous.

thedynasty1998;401195 wrote:Okay, if you were in his shoes, what do you do?

I love Columbus, but if I get a job offer in Chicago, Miami, LA, San Diego, Boston and a few others, I'm gone tomorrow.

Just because he might leave Cleveland, doesn't mean he doesn't love Akron.

BR1986FB;401190 wrote:Not necessarily. There will be quite a few of us who are long time fans who will be irate. I can't speak for everyone personally but if the dude puts up 45 points in game 5 and they lose, I don't have as much of a beef (I'd still be pissed) but if he leaves after tanking that game 5 it's essentially saying "screw you Cleveland, I'm gone."

Don't mistake being pissed off as "hating" him with me. Even if he leaves I won't "hate" him. I don't have enough time in my life to waste on that kind of stupidity. I won't root for him or wish him well and I sure as hell will hope he NEVER wins a title but I won't hate him.

thedynasty1998;401209 wrote:I know I am, but there are some Cavs fans on here who have said they are mad at Lebron for not delivering on a promise to win a Championship. I think that's the last thing you should be mad about.

thedynasty1998;401098 wrote:Just another reason why I'm starting to HOPE Lebron leaves, he deserves better.

KR1245;401231 wrote:He deserves better? Lets say Lebron is a Knick........what the hell do you think the NY media and fans would be like after his game 5 performace? You have to be clueless if you think the Cleveland fans are too hard on him. If he played like that as a Knick he would be ripped to shreds. You think Cleveland fans are bad? You have NO idea.

thedynasty1998;401279 wrote:I'm not saying that he deserves better from the media and as far as expecations. What I'm saying is that everyone is saying, screw you Lebron, you didn't deliver on your promise, you wear your Yankees hat and should be wearing an Indians cap. He's done more for Cleveland than probably any individual in the last 20 years, yet no one seems to care.

thedynasty1998;401354 wrote:Knicks fans are just desperate for a competitive team.

thedynasty1998;401364 wrote:The New York media is rough, no doubt about that. But Lebron has already been talked about on a national level and I think that the New Yorkers would appreciate the excitement Lebron brings for at least a few years, so the pressure of winning a championship might not be there immediately.

hoops23;401433 wrote:Also, in Cleveland/Akron, LeBron has privacy. Little to no paparazzi and people treat him like a normal person.

He won't get that same treatment in NY/Mia/Chi, etc..

People can say what they want, but LeBron does like his privacy.

Also, LeBron has pretty much been in Ohio since the season ended for the Cavs. He also met with Dan Gilbert on Monday I believe..