If Cleveland fans are looking for a new hero to carry the Cavaliers’ banner in the aftermath of LeBron James’ departure, they should line up behind star guard Mo Williams.
If the Cavaliers are looking for a new face for the franchise, they should look no further than to their veteran guard.
The Cavs’ second-leading scorer for the last two seasons bumped into James at Hopkins International Airport over the weekend. It was their first face-to-face encounter since James left behind his former teammates, home turf, and fans in a slickly marketed, highly publicized, personal pursuit of trophies in Miami.
Williams, the most prolific tweeter on the Cavs’ roster, hasn’t been shy about baring his soul since the end of the season.
When trade rumors about the seven-year veteran hit their zenith in June, Williams posted an impassioned plea on his Twitter account:
“Pls don't trade me,” he tweeted on June 23. “I'm not ready to go. I'm begging. My work ain't done yet. I'm on both knees....pls. I'm serious.”
In an interview published that afternoon on the Cleveland Pla ...
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LeBron James, Move Over: Cavs Fans Should Embrace Mo Williams With Open Arms
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