Being both a journalist and lifelong fan of the team you cover is a unique balancing act that carries its share of challenges.
I'm rooting like hell for the Cleveland Cavaliers to win their first-ever NBA championship.
If this statement makes you question my credibility on the topic, go ahead. I've been with Bleacher Report covering the Cavaliers for six years. I've been a fan of the team for well over 20. You may call it unprofessional. I call it loyalty.
Because this isn't about me. It's about us.
Growing up in Northeast Ohio watching the Cavs, Indians and Browns hasn't been easy. The highlight of these past few decades has been witnessing teams simply reach a World Series or NBA Finals, only to fall short due to injury, a blown save or an overall lack of talent.
After so many miserable endings here in Cleveland over the past 52 years, we've begun to grow numb to the pain. Losing has pierced its way into our blood, no matter how much we've fought it.
Somehow, this year feels different.
For as much as other cities may complain about their own title dro ...
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I’ve Been Waiting My Whole Life for the Cleveland Cavaliers to Win the Big One
June 2nd, 2016 by Greg Swartz Leave a reply »
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