So here I am checking my mail as such and bam..all of a sudden I notice an email from Danny Ferry (sent to LeBlog James). Personally, I feel honored Danny took the time out of his day (prob still hungover from all the champagne last night) to write me a letter. Ok well..first off I am not funny and second the letter was sent to some generic Cavs insider sign-up on the team's website. But for those of you who aren't subscribed, here it is. It isn't insightful by any means, but I like how he mentioned this playoff birth is not a big deal at all. Plus he goes on to jock the King. Enjoy..
Dear Cavaliers Partner,
I thought now would be a great time to share some thoughts with you about the Cavaliers and the position we are in. Clinching a playoff birth is certainly a step we can all be happy in taking. While it is an important, positive step forward, it is only the first step and one which we expect to take many times again. More appropriately, it should serve as a reminder of where we ultimately are headed. We can't and won't be satisfied with simply making the playoffs. Our goals and your expectations are, and should be, much higher.
Dan Gilbert and our ownership team are committed to developing a championship-caliber culture with the Cavaliers franchise. Hopefully, you can sense this by now. Dan has been completely supportive in all the right ways. Investments in our players, investments in our facilities and investments in the community with new jobs. Most importantly though, Dan is passionate about winning championships. Our goal will be nothing short of that.
The
foundation has been set this season. LeBron continues to improve and
has elevated his game to an MVP level. Zydrunas continues to be one of
the premier centers in the league. Larry is just starting what we think
will be a long, successful career at the core or our championship
aspirations. We have grown as a team and continue to develop on the
court and off. From Dan Gilbert to myself and our basketball front
office to Mike Brown and our coaching staff to our veteran players to
our younger guys, we believe we are well positioned for the future.
I believe it is also important to note what LeBron is doing for OUR team and for his hometown fans and community. This is what helps punctuate the position we are now in. Dating back to his high school years and then the 2003 NBA Draft Lottery, LeBron has raised the spirit of this community in ways that are remarkable. Yes, he is a game changer on the court every night, but he has proven himself to be an all-star off the court as well with numerous points of giving in our community. LeBron is not just playing a big role in changing the way people think about the Cavaliers. He is changing the way people think about Cleveland and all of northeast Ohio in a way that no one else can.
There continues to be a lot of hard work ahead of us, but we believe we're entering an era where it is truly possible to dream big. This year's team and those to follow are going to need your energy in the arena every night to help make the championship a reality. It does make a difference. We'll do everything we can to do our part.
Thanks for your continued support of OUR team.
Most sincerely,
Danny Ferry
General Manager
Cleveland Cavaliers
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Larry Hughes is expected to take part in a practice today for the first time since December. Doctors cleared him Tuesday to resume full workouts with his repaired right middle finger. Hughes could return to games in a week or so. ``Everything is healed, it is a matter of keeping the swelling down and getting ready to play,'' Hughes said. `` I was cleared to do whatever my body can do, and it feels good.'' Hughes has missed 43 games with the injury; the Cavs have gone 24-19 without him.
Just gotta love this qoute from LeCoach:
"He makes me look like I can coach," Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said. "He waived me off so many times, called a play, and got us over the hump tonight. I should've just sat down and just let him get his triple-double and coach the team."
Enough Said - The "Q" is rocking, that place is going to be a hard place for anyone to come in and win the remainder of the season and a word we haven't used for a very long time ---- THE PLAYOFFS.
From ESPN: Daily Dime
LeBron James on Saturday accomplished something for the third time within the last 12 months that Michael Jordan did only three times in his entire NBA career; that Larry Bird also did three times in his pro career. That Kareem did twice, that Magic did once, that Jerry West did once.
James had 47 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in Cleveland's 106-99 win over Miami -- the third time in the last calendar year that James had registered a triple-double while scoring 40 or more points.
He keeps getting better and better. LBJ should be the league MVP!
NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month for March... (drum roll please...) Lebron James. What else can he possibly do to earn respect and take home the MVP. He deserves the League MVP this year and if he doesn't its a sham. Nash is the only other challenger who warrants it and even then LBJ still reigns supreme.
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