When the NBA schedules were announced, every fan around the world had Dec. 2 circled on their calendars. From the day LeBron James announced his decision to leave Cleveland for Miami, many wondered when he would make his return to Northeast Ohio.
The Cavaliers fans had every right to be upset about "The Decision.' The burning of the jerseys and the harsh T-shirts were expected after the King left Cleveland. LeBron should have handled the free agency process better.
As of July 1, 2010, LeBron James did not play for a basketball team. The term "free agent" allows players to go whatever team in the NBA.
After "The Decision," Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert issued a letter to the Cavaliers fans that took several jabs at LeBron James. The letter was the icing on the cake to the burning of the jerseys and all of the belligerent comments by fans and Cavs brass.
James announced his decision this past July, and the game was not played until December. This was more like a funeral rather than a basketball game. The Cleveland Cavaliers officially died on July 8, 2010 with the departure of LeBron James.
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