Free Agency is just like a Prenup

Lebron vs Dan Gilbert another reason, a man needs a solid prenup!

Their relationship was one that only dreams are made from. LeBron was to Dan Gilbert, what Montell Williams was to his wife Grace Morely – A former burlesque dancer, Paul McCartney to Heather Mills (an amputee / former model) and what Tiger was to Elin also a former Model turned Nanny. Dan Gilbert was his “Pretty Woman” (like the movie…sorry for the sappy comparison but if the shoe or show fits…. )

Lebron took that franchise from coach class to first class. In 2005 Dan Gilbert brought the Cavaliers for $375 Million. He made $100 million on this investment as of Dec. 2009 when the team was valued at $476 Million. A lot of that value can be attributed directly to Lebron James. He’s not just a good player, but arguably (and I would bet a Kobe steak that he’s not) the best in the league. This attraction leads to ticket sales, TV deals, and sold out playoff games at home.

Lebron put all his love and heart into that team, took them to the NBA finals once and have tried to repeat that feat every year since, only to be confronted with failure. Cleveland had the best record in the NBA going into the post season with record attendance and sell outs, but still couldn’t get the job done.


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THE HOUSE THAT JAMES BUILT:
Quicken Loans Arena
Owner: Gateway Economic Development Corp.
Year Opened: 1994
Capacity: 20,562
Cost To Build: $152 mil
Concessionaire: Aramark
Average Ticket Price: $56

The Cavaliers experienced a history-making, record-breaking 2008-09 regular season on the court, as well as off the court. Two new franchise records were set in average attendance (20,512) and the number of sellouts (38 total, with the last 29 games of the season all sold out.) Compared to the previous season, Cavaliers merchandise sales were up 80% and local cable TV ratings on FS Ohio increased another 110%.

Lebrons’ contribution was undeniable.

Once Lebron discovers, that he can't get out of the franchise what he is putting in, he decides to leave. Just like when a man and woman split. When the man has given all he can give, tried everything he could and decides that it’s not working, he leaves.

At this point you have to imagine, as the owner of the 5th ranked most valuable NBA franchise, with the number 1 player in the NBA on your team, that you would have a great relationship with that player. Dinners, long talks, mentoring, money making…..in general, a lot of good times!

Well when LBJ decides to leave, it got nasty! So nasty in fact that Gilbert lost his cool.

"I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS WILL WIN AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP
BEFORE THE SELF-TITLED FORMER ‘KING' WINS ONE"

That's an email that you wait on before you hit send - Gilbert sent that out immediately after "The Decision".

With all that James has done and given that team, Gilbert turns into a little bitch. That shows you the depths of human emotion when someone feels betrayed. How could he not respect the decision and give a heartfelt “Thanks”. As a friend when your friend makes an unpopular decision you might disagree and be saddened but you ultimately want him to be happy. Dan Gilbert was never really a friend. Maybe Lebron sensed that and this contributed to his decision to leave, like a husband that feels some alternative motive behind his wives affection.

Luckily BronBron had a Prenup called “free agency”! If only every 5 years we could reevaluate our marriages, but since we can't we have real Prenups. No matter how great it appears, and how much fun you are having in the moment, it could turn bad quick! I guarantee you that 2 weeks ago, Labron was on his way out mentally and Dan Gilbert was still in love, with the Lebron Witness PJ’s, the LBJ poster hanging on his gym locker and drinking the Bron Bron Vitamin Water.

Meanwhile Lebron is free and clear. Just like men, Lebron went younger and hotter! We always have that option, and he gets to do this all again in just 5 years.

This is your captain speaking. T.O.B.B. (Take Our Balls Back!)
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