JWaLL Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 To be honest I can't see anyone going to Cleveland and actually wanting to wear number 23. The fans would resent that and the player would probably feel uncomfortable doing that. So technically the number might be unofficially retired by the franchise anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland's Finest Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 First off, the organization should have done what THEY thought was best for the team. In the entire 7 seasons the best player they got was a 34 year old Antawn Jamison for half a season. Just because LeBron "signed off" on Jamison doesn't mean he didn't think Amare was the better choice. Find me a source where James chose Jamison over Amare and you may have a case. Regardless, even if he did choose Jamison over Amare, the Cavs shouldn't have done it. They should have taken the younger, better player. You can't blame James for GM and ownership decisions. Afterall, it was their choice to give James as much say as he supposedly had. Secondly, give me a primadona top 20 all-time player over a loyal, respectful All-Star anyday. An LBJ player may leave a sour taste in your mouth when it's all said and done, but in the time he was on the team you got as good a 7 years as any non-Lakers/Celtics/Spurs/Bulls/Rockets/Pistons franchise has gotten over the last 20-30 seasons. You got to experience a Finals appearance, multiple 60+ win seasons, 2 MVP awards, sold out arenas, excitements, national exposure, etc... You got a once in a generation talent and got to watch him grow as a player and carry the franchise to places never before seen. Because of that, it's so hard to lose him, and the other stuff he did is just gravy. However, at least you got to have those 7 years of fun...teams like the Grizlies, Wolves, and PLENTY others have never had that kind of oppertunity. Therefor, you should appreciate what you had. Well maybe it is too hard to overcome the negatives, as I have a hard time when I look at history and think about that era. I want to forget and move on, because even reminiscing is bitter knowing how it played out and what could've been. Makes it impossible to appreciate anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenIverson#1fan Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 If you asked a Cav fan, they would [expletive]ing attack you. Lol. Should They? Yes Will They? Umm Hell no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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