Cavs Owner Dan Gilbert, The Gift That Keeps On Giving...

Dan Gilbert, majority owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers and part owner of the company known as  Fathead (the one that sells those "Real. Big" vinyl wall posters) has again done something grand to make us all smile.

Early yesterday Mr. Gilbert decided it would be cute to mark down the price of all the LeBron James' Fatheads in which he's wearing a Cleveland Cavaliers jersey—to the low, low price of just $17.41.

Fatheads normally start at $99.99 and up!

Well, the price itself wasn't as jaw-dropping as the reason he gave for choosing it—it corresponds with the birth year of Benedict Arnold—a revolutionary war general whose inability to stay loyal to any one side made his name synonymous with betrayal and dishonesty long after his death.

Now, I don't know what Dan Gilbert is trying to prove with his childish antics, but all he really did was give the millions of LeBron James fans who could not afford a Fathead with his likeness on it before, a reason to get it now. Once again, Dan...you lose.

If you check the Fathead site, all of LeBron's Fatheads are marked "sold out". The only one remaining at the time of this posting is the one titled "LeBron James Slam Dunk" (pictured).

I suspect it too will be gone before long.

Explain to me again how this makes you look like a genius? Actually, you know what, forget that, how about you just concentrate on not continuing to look like a whiny, little baby—it's not becoming of the owner of a major franchise. Particularly one who has "guaranteed" a championship before LeBron gets one in Miami.

You should really start focusing all of your energy on making that impossibility come true because you are going to need all the help you can get to make it happen—perhaps Tinkerbell is available to assist you in that endeavor.

Oh, Dan, when will you learn?...tsk...tsk...tsk...(consults clipboard and awards another point to LeBron James).

Somewhere LeBron James is laughing at you, Dan. In truth, we all are. A few words of advice—sit down and shut up—because you are treading dreadfully close to becoming a really bad punchline.

James—2. Gilbert—nil.

Not Smart, Dan. Not Smart at all.

Cavs Owner Dan Gilbert Takes LeBron James To The Woodshed

I didn't watch "The Decision".  I fully admit that I was not interested in anything that LeBron James had to say about his future. Shame on ESPN for helping him to make this spectacle what it was and shame on us for allowing it to become important enough to warrant the coverage.

That said, the backlash from the spurned Cleveland Cavaliers organization, specifically that of Dan Gilbert, goes beyond sour grapes and straight into "tell em' why you mad, son" territory.

This guy must have been waiting patiently for the announcement to take place because, as soon as it did, he unleashed hell on LeBron James, his dedication to the Cavs, and his character as a man. Just look at some of the things he's said:

"People have covered up for (James) for way too long. Tonight we saw who he really is."

Is that a fact, Mr. Gilbert? I would offer that we already knew who he was three years ago—and so did you. After all, any player who brands himself "The King" isn't hurting in the ego department.

And what exactly has been "covered up for" about James?

I'm no fan of his but, for my money, no one would give two licks about the Cavaliers or you if James had not led your organization back from its abyss of nothingness.

And weren't you the same guy who spent the last two years squashing any rumors of him leaving Cleveland? You defended him vehemently while placing blame on the media for the persistent rumors and, as I recall, LeBron did nada to dispel the speculation.

Don't be mad because the spade turned out to be a spade.

"I personally guarantee that the Cleveland Cavaliers will win an NBA Championship before the self-titled former 'king' wins one....You can take it to the bank." (from post announcement letter to fans)

Ummmm...okay.

Let me get this straight (now that I've stopped laughing), prior to LeBron's arrival in 2003 your team had not made a playoff appearance since 1991. A losing effort as they were ousted by the Bulls and Jordan in round one.

With LeBron, you not only went to the playoffs the last five seasons but went deep into them and were FAVORED to win the title on multiple occasions—MULTIPLE. Now, you are trying to sell your fans on the idea that you are better off without him?...

Oh my goodness—stop. Just stop... (excuses self to go laugh again).

"LeBron James needs to go to another team with two superstars already so he can win a championship," (AP, 7/8/10)

Can I go ahead and say this?....Okay, thank you—DUHHHHHHH!!!!

Of course he left to find better players to help him win. In the seven-years he was with Cleveland, you gave him a bunch of "has-been", "never-were", and "never gonna be" players to square up alongside him. He needed better than that if you wanted him to bring home the title—you dropped the ball.

LeBron is not Jordan. Jordan elevated the play of those around him—that's not LeBron's thing. He wants the glory minus the responsibility. You should have given him more than the salvation army of nobodies that you did and maybe he would have stayed.

"The self-declared former "King" will be taking the "curse" with him down south. And until he does "right" by Cleveland and Ohio, James (and the town where he plays) will unfortunately own this dreaded spell and bad karma. Just watch. Sleep well, Cleveland." (from post announcement letter).

What the heck is this, "The Color Purple"? Give me a break, Mr. Gilbert. The curse was lifted when LeBron arrived and it returns with his departure. For all you know, his leaving was part of Cleveland's existing curse.

Wow, Dan, you're a funny guy.

Listen, "The Decision" spectacle was as pointless and unnecessary as the responses that it will generate in the days to come, but the fact is, LeBron James is now a member of the Miami Heat.

Debate all you like about his arrogance, lack of class, and disrespect of the Cleveland fans loyalty—none of that matters now. The deed is done and it's time to see what he's really made of now that he has no excuses.

Will the real LeBron James please stand up?