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LeBron James . . . really?

LilacTree — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 15:28:25 GMT

OMG, the fuss being made! All day bulletins on CNN. Wow!!

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sidsmom — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 15:32:55 GMT

Girl.....that's nothin'! My sports radio station has been talking about this for the last month! Even THEY said they're getting tired of it...and they make their living off of stuff like this! . It's just a slow time-of-the-year for American sports, so there's nothing else to focus on.

It's a good time to be Cleveland, though!

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ive been framed — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 17:44:11 GMT

I live in NE Ohio. It's LaBron every day, no matter where he is. His wife always wanted to come back home where their families are.

I think a lot of fuss is made over this guy, but he does do a lot of charitable work here, especially for underprivileged kids and continued to do so even when people hated on him for leaving. He seems to mature as time goes by, and gives me the impression of being a good dad and husband which is more than can be said of a lot of sports stars. His mom was a piece of work, tho'.

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sidsmom — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 17:50:33 GMT

Maybe he was brought in to chaperone Johnny Meizel?

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staciesmom — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 18:06:18 GMT

On 7/12/2014 sidsmom said:
Maybe he was brought in to chaperone Johnny Meizel?

Couldn't hurt, right? LOL I live in NE Ohio and and thrilled to have him back with the Cavs.

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ive been framed — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 18:07:33 GMT

On 7/12/2014 sidsmom said:
Maybe he was brought in to chaperone Johnny Meizel?

He couldn't possibly get paid enough to do that! LOL!

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sidsmom — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 18:16:47 GMT

Well, you know they were in a McDonald's commercial together..couple months ago. Hummmmmmm?

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just4me — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 18:35:02 GMT

Sports enthusiasts don't think it's nothing!

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Snowpuppy — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 18:54:55 GMT

On 7/12/2014 just4me said:
Sports enthusiasts don't think it's nothing!

TRUE DAT !!!!

Welcome Home LeBron!!! Cleveland sure has missed you!!

If you know his life story or followed his HS playing days you'd be cheering, too. He is an awesome young man who came up hard in the housing projects of Akron and made something of himself because of one man.......his HS coach who cared.

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Mmsfoxxie — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 19:58:33 GMT

I like the fact that he married his 'baby mama'. A lot of them don't.

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terrier3 — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 19:58:34 GMT

Cleveland is like my town, Buffalo.

Sports are HUGE here and sports heroes rule.

Cleveland is thrilled to have him back and to hopefully finally win a title!

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docsgirl — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 20:10:57 GMT

I, too, reside in NE Ohio and it's been 'LeBron Mania' around here for weeks. Prior to the announcement of his return, the news media was on a 'LeBron Watch.' When it was finally official, people were dancing in the streets. I'm not a basketball (or any sports) fan but am happy for all who are so thrilled. Between him and Cleveland being the site of the Republican National Convention, this is all economic good news for the Cleveland area. docsgirl

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colson — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 20:13:36 GMT

This is a huge deal for Cleveland! I grew up not too far away in Western PA and I can tell you -- you can go home again!

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ahoymate — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 20:32:33 GMT

Totally over the top! Who cares! Crazy media makes a huge deal and wastes the public's attention on this nonsense.

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brewhaha — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 20:35:40 GMT

The people in Cleveland are ecstatic. I'm glad he went back to Cleveland.

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Puppy Lips — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 21:34:54 GMT

I like to watch sports once in awhile just to see the athleticism. But I could not care less who wins or loses. It does not affect my day or my life in any way, shape, or form. My husband is another story though. We left the Cleveland area in 2007. I am glad they are happy. Cleveland has gotten a bad rap for years.

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Snowpuppy — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 22:00:40 GMT

On 7/12/2014 Mmsfoxxie said: I like the fact that he married his 'baby mama'. A lot of them don't.

"Them"......who is them?

Oh, like Brad and Angelina? Multi millionaires who never tied the knot but have children?

Savannah Brinson was LeBron's HS girlfriend. They've been together since. She's expecting #3. I wish their young family all the best in returning home.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 22:37:51 GMT

They're making WAY too much of this .... after all, it's just a game!

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elruth — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 22:45:45 GMT

Cleveland fans are the BEST. They are very happy Lebron is returning. He went to St. Vincent High School in Akron which is my alma mater. He has his own charitable foundation and is very generous. I'm more than happy he is returning to the Cavaliers and I haven't lived in the Akron- Cleveland for more than 50 years!

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Trix — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 22:52:22 GMT

On 7/12/2014 Tinkrbl44 said:
They're making WAY too much of this .... after all, it's just a game!

In the old game of "follow the money" it is a big deal. It's a multi-billion dollar decision when you factor in business impact such as the sale of new Nike gear, local TV/radio contract (advertising revenues) and the season tickets sales boost for the Cavs, other NBA sponsors, in addition to Nike other personal endorsement deals James has. Also, it never hurts a league as a whole when this kind of attention comes it's way. Like or not NBA arenas in the 2014-15 season will have a nice bump in attendance which translates to parking and concession dollars for the teams) when the Cavs roll through town. Of course the prices to advertise on any nationally televised game featuring the Cavs will be in the top price range the networks charge for regular season NBA games.