NJNJ Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 CLEVELAND -- The most famous football player in Cleveland history hopes the city's most celebrated basketball star stays put. Browns Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown said Tuesday night that he hopes LeBron James remains with the Cavaliers. James, the NBA's reigning MVP, can leave Cleveland as a free agent after this season. He has never indicated he will sign elsewhere, but speculation has centered on him signing in a new, long-term contract in a larger market. Brown, who played his entire NFL career in Cleveland, would like to see James do the same. "Looking at the fact that it is a business, I put that first," Brown said. "But having said that, I would love to see him be here. I think it's a terrific marriage. He does so much for this city and I think he has an owner [Dan Gilbert] that tries to do everything he can. When you have an owner who is trying to do the best he can do and a player, it's a terrific set of circumstances. But the business is the business." James and Brown met with the media before Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. They were brought together as part of the Cavaliers' celebration of black heritage month. Brown was honored during halftime ceremonies along with former Ohio State football star Cris Carter, Buckeyes basketball great Jim Jackson and former Cleveland Indians pitcher Jim "Mudcat" Grant. James seemed genuinely awed to be in Brown's company. "Anytime you can be mentioned with a great and be able to continue the legacy he built here in Cleveland, is humbling for me," James said. "We both know how much the fans love sports and I have had to learn to keep the momentum going after he passed the torch." CONTINUE READING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Bring him back to the finals then, or your both outttttaaa townnn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Bring him back to the finals then, or your both outttttaaa townnn. When did Jim Brown become part of the Cavs organization? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 When did Jim Brown become part of the Cavs organization? Lol, oops! Didn't wanna read hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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