Cuban agrees with Gilbert

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Diet Cokehead
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No suprise here.

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“It’s unfortunate that LeBron put the team in that position,’’ Cuban said. “There’s limited opportunities to get those types of deals done, particularly when the Cavs could have had lots of cap room. So I can understand Dan being upset.

“I think his letter shows all the emotion that goes with owning a team. Dan’s a passionate owner and he deserves a lot of credit for putting it out there. Most guys wouldn’t have the guts to do it. He sent a message to his fans that he’s not going to quit and LeBron is now the guy who used to play for him, so what does he care.’’


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On Friday, the day after James’ choice was made, Gilbert also said that the MVP “quit’’ on the Cavaliers in their playoff loss to Boston.

Asked if he thought Gilbert might have crossed a line and that players might resent his handling of the situation, Cuban said: “Not at all. He sent a message and the message was received loud and clear. He’s the captain of the ship. I understand where Dan was coming from because he was put in a very difficult situation and I would have been upset, too.
Father Torque
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ok
Iowaggie
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Dang double post....edited the first one to build excitement.

[This message has been edited by Iowaggie (edited 7/9/2010 9:01p).]
Iowaggie
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Cuban related, but probably not worthy of its own thread.

Check out this quote by Michael Heisley, Grizzlies owner, in interview on 3 Shades of Blue.

3SOB: You traded the 25th pick to Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks. Were other teams offering a similar deal for that pick and does it concern you to trade within the division for rookies?
MH: There were several teams offering the same terms. I chose Dallas because Mark is a friend. It doesn’t concern me that he is in our Division


I suppose as much money as Cuban has paid the Grizzlies, Heisley felt it necessary to help him out.

[This message has been edited by Iowaggie (edited 7/9/2010 9:02p).]
Fort Worth Raider
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I thought this meant the mavs got arenas
birdman
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Is there anybody outside of Lebron's inner circle, that doesn't agree with Gilbert?
MSCAg
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I think Gilbert is playing a script.


He just lost a huge money maker and he's got to worry about fan depression/let-down in sells.

He goes out and demonizes Lebron and makes these grandiose statements to get people riled up and buying tickets.
claym711
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Cuban can relate to classless, immature, unprofessional, drama queen antics?

You don't say
Judge
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There are so many other things to rail on Cuban about, but this is less than nothing. Nothing he said was even a little bit controversial, dramatic - or incorrect for that matter - no matter your stance on Lebrocalypse.
claym711
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I'm not sure how you missed my point...
Judge
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I wasn't responding to you.
The Collective
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I thought the letter by the owner was out of line, but I understand his reasoning. Creating a rallying cry and making Lebron the enemy is his only angle at selling tix right now. Can you imagine working ticket sales for the Cavs? Your job just got a lot harder...
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