CLEVELAND -- Angered and betrayed by LeBron James' decision to leave for Miami, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert accused the NBA's MVP of quitting during the playoffs.
Gilbert, who posted a letter to Cavs fans on the team's website shortly after James announced his plans to sign with the Heat, told The Associated Press late Thursday night that it's "accountability time" for James.
"He has gotten a free pass," Gilbert said in a phone interview with The AP. "People have covered up for [James] for way too long. Tonight we saw who he really is."
Gilbert said James quit on the Cavs during their second-round series against the Boston Celtics, who rallied from a 2-1 deficit to eliminate Cleveland.
"He quit," Gilbert said. "Not just in Game 5, but in Games 2, 4 and 6. Watch the tape. The Boston series was unlike anything in the history of sports for a superstar."
The Cavaliers were beaten by 32 points in Game 5. During the game, James appeared distracted and uninterested, often glaring at Cleveland's coaches as the Cavs tried to foul to get back into the game in the second half. James also made some puzzling postgame comments, saying he had "spoiled" people with his play over seven seasons.
Gilbert also said he believes James quit on the Cavs in Game 6 of their series in 2009 against Orlando.
"Go back and look at the tape," he said. "How many shots did he take?"
DG is really piling on Lebron huh? Apparently, he doesn't give a fuck about anything, because this shit is hilarious. Don't get me wrong I wanted Lebron to come to the Bulls as bad as anyone, but Dan Gilbert really makes him look like the bitch we have all grown to know and love. I love this, I bet Dan got hammered tonight called ESPN and just let loose for like an hour. The only problem with this is that it may keep anyone remotely good away from Cleveland. I know I would not go anywhere near an owner who is gonna shit on me as soon as I leave the team. I guess it doesn't really matter, because nobody wants to play in the mistake by the lake anyways. Now I just hope he flips out one more time and tells the whole story of Delonte West's repeated pound town sessions with Gloria James. C'mon Dan let these stories loose bro.
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