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Good for him... Now let us Cavs Fans move on to other players and try to win the East.

Not surprising but still hurts a little... good luck Lebron,,,. Thank you for the last few years

A four year deal. How nice of him to do that for the organization.

Bummer.

Back to being a perennial lottery team for the next 10+ years.

yeah, that's what is a REAL kick in the groin

I have no ill will towards LeBron. It's a business. Teams cut players all the time.

I'm just bummed because the Cavs are going to be one of the worst--if not the worst--teams in the league for the foreseeable future.

He’ll be back.

Great 4-year run we had. The Browns and Indians have a lot of catching up to do, more so for the Browns.

I’d expect a few trades to go down soon.

j/c:

Now that Lebron is gone:

1. Trade everyone for picks minus the good youth.
2. Hire Sam Hinkie.

j/c:

I said awhile ago that it was between LA and Cleveland. I believed that to be true because I think LeBron was really listening to his family and inner-circle this time. It was more about what they wanted.

I believed that ruled out Houston, Philly, Boston, and San Antonio.

I kinda saw how Miami might be appealing to his clan, but I figured the opportunities, lifestyle, and weather in SoCal was quite a draw for them. I also figured Cleveland had a shot just because of the roots they had in NE Ohio.

I truly believe that this isn't about LeBron's legacy and instead it's about his family and inner circle. I also believe that the business opportunities for LeBron will be much more accessible in LA than anywhere else.

Go Warriors.

I don’t think Lebron will be in the finals next year.

Probably not, but I guarantee you Cleveland won't.

I hope he never makes another finals appearance again unless somehow back in a cavs uniform.

Time to officially move on. Best luck.

Man screw him. Have fun never living up to the shadows there. Have fun being a first round exit if you even make the playoffs in the West. It’s official for me. MJ>>>>lebron. What a douche

Yeah that’s what pisses me off. Screw him. He did that here and we’d probably have another ring

I saw speculation about the NBA trying to quickly push a reconstruction of playoff format now ... just seed teams 1-16

If that happens, I can't help but think the NBA really steered him to LA

Let’s trade and get Kyrie back and reset 4 years ago lol

Don’t matter how they seed he won’t get out of the first

You've been trashing the guy for years and saying how he's hurt the team. Now you are mad that he left? LMAO

I think that was initiated by some folks in the media and it has been discussed for awhile. I don't think it has anything to do w/LeBron signing w/LA. LOL

Wonder if lebron is going to allow Luke Walton to coach or demand Phil jackson

I'd guess he isn't worried about getting any further rings, since LA won't be getting past GS any time soon. And he isn't getting any younger.

He wasn't gonna get past BOS in CLE next year with the current roster.

So, I guess he wanted a change in scenery. And be closer to his business deals.

Thanks for the fun times, Lebron.

I hope he never wins another title for how he has shunned Cleveland for the second time ...

So lebron signs all his buddies to ridiculous deals, forces out a great coach, drives Kyrie away, then leaves. Guess he had one last middle finger for Gilbert

I am ready for the Dan Gilbert letter in Comic Sans font.

This is why it's disappointing. If I were an owner of a professional sports franchise, I'd be doing my best to make sure the next CBA had language that didn't allow players to reach 'run your business my way' status.

Not fair to the fan base if this was his motivation.

or demand gregg poppovich after he trades kawhi

Gilbert did say something snarky the other day about "Getting his team back".

Why do you believe what lead is saying? Seriously...

Hope we get rid of all the dead weight, high salary guys for anything, if not cut them, eat the money, if you are gonna be bad, be really bad. Completely start over.

Still want to see us get a new head coach.

I am not sure why you are upset? You have been bashing LeBron and the moves the Cavs have made for four years. You constantly call the team "trash" or "garbage." You say that LeBron has "hurt" the team. You have been preaching that draft picks are more important that winning now.

Well, you got your wish. Again, why are you upset? You should be joyful. The Cavs are going to build [sic] through the draft.

Personally, I can't wait to see how your plan for what's best for the Cavs works out.

it won't much matter now, but I think we will fairly soon

His suspicions aren't without evidence. Lebron could've signed a 4 year deal here two years ago, but he kept doing the opt out thing. Who could've been lured here if he had signed here long term?

The contracts he helped the semi show up guys (Smith, Shumptert etc.) have saddled us with players getting play great every night money for playing great every two to three nights.

He should've just played ball and let the front office be the front office.

Okay. LOL

Great player, crummy, wannabe GM.

Well, he did what he thought was best for him.

Good for him.

But, in all honesty, there's a part of me that says "good. Hope you get no more rings, and you and father Ball have a great time."

That's an interesting point. LeBron and Ball Sr have not gotten along. I remember LeBron saying: "Keep my children's names out of your mouth," or something like that.

I wonder if Ball will stay a Laker or if they will try and move him?