Jesse Jackson says Cavs owner has a slave owner mentality
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert sees LeBron James as a "runaway slave'' and that his comments after the forward decided to join the Miami Heat put the player in danger.
Shortly after James announced his decision Thursday night, Gilbert fired off an incendiary letter to Cleveland's fans, ripping the 25-year-old and promising to deliver a title before James wins one. He called James' decision "cowardly'' and later told The Associated Press he believes James quit during a handful of Cavaliers playoff games.
Jackson says Gilbert's comments "personify a slave master mentality'' and the owner should face a "challenge'' from the league.
Messages were left Sunday night seeking comment from Gilbert, the Cavaliers, James and the NBA.
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Oh please! Can this LeBum episode get any more bizarre? Dan Gilbert's reaction has nothing to do with slave owner mentality and everything to do with the callous and weird way that LeBum left the Cavs employ. He acted in an immature way and failed to be straight with the organization that wiped and shined his ass for 7 years.
And really - this is just a feud between a Billionaire and a Millionaire.
It's not about him leaving. It's the disrespect. It's time for people to hold these athletes accountable for their actions. Is this the way you raise your children? I've been holding this all in for a long time.
