8.3 million. The number of households that tuned in to watch "The Decision".
$48 million. The amount of money downtown Cleveland will lose next year as a result of Lebron leaving.
Breaking the hearts of your hometown fans: Priceless.
You have to feel for Cleveland fans. They've suffered through "The Move", "The Drive", "The Fumble", and now "The Decision". At least Dan Gilbert, the Cavs owner had the immaturity to lash out at Lebron and share his most inner thoughts but winning a championship before Lebron in Miami? C'mon now. He'll regret that once he goes through detox. At least Danny boy wasn't afraid to speak his mind. Maybe he thinks Byron Scott is going to suit up?
And Lebron. Where to start? First, he sucks in interviews. The guy is totally devoid of any charisma or personality. On top of all that, he's cold. Really cold. The guy didn't have the common decency to call his former employer and let them know he wasn't returning before announcing it on TV. His defense was that he didn't want to be influenced by anyone before making the decision himself. Really Lebron? I guess your daily texts with Carmelo, Bosh, Wade had NOTHING to do with your decision. No matter what the Heat do from here on out, its clear that Lebron sold out and took the easy road. MJ or Magic he is not.
Speaking of which, who's this personal "team" he keeps referring to? If it's his high school buddies, well then, I also have a "team". In fact, I have several "teams". One from high school, one from college, one from grad school, one from the guys who stand in line at Starbucks with me every morning....should I go on?? Actually, my team and I are getting together later today to discuss what I will have for dinner. It'll be televised as a prime time special on the Food Network.
You know who really sucks. Jim Gray. Man, what a sell out! The dude asked Lebron if he still bites his nails! Let me repeat. The guy asked Lebron if he really bites his nails. Now, that's journalistic integrity if I've ever seen it....in North Korea. Jim Gray turned himself into a punchline. I mean, would any real journalist ask him anything but “Where are you going and why?” But Gray sold his soul to get that spot so he did what they asked — stall it out for maximum drama. Hope they paid you plenty, Jim, because that thing cost you plenty. Ditto for ESPN. Where is the line between reporting on sports vs being the sports story. I'm fairly certain ESPN crossed it.
This whole thing stinks. Every angle. The only winner was the Boys and Girls Club.
