MikesVikes Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 CHICAGO -- Jesse Jackson criticized Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert on Sunday, saying Gilbert sees LeBron James as a "runaway slave" and that the owner's comments after the free-agent forward decided to join the Miami Heat put the player in danger. His feelings of betrayal personify a slave master mentality. He sees LeBron as a runaway slave. This is an owner employee relationship -- between business partners -- and LeBron honored his contract. Shortly after James announced his decision last week, 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. "He has gotten a free pass," Gilbert told the AP in a phone interview late Thursday night. "People have covered up for [James] for way too long. Tonight we saw who he really is." Jackson said Gilbert's comments were "mean, arrogant and presumptuous." "He speaks as an owner of LeBron and not the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers," the reverend said in a release from his Chicago-based civil rights group, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. "His feelings of betrayal personify a slave master mentality. He sees LeBron as a runaway slave. This is an owner employee relationship -- between business partners -- and LeBron honored his contract." Messages were left Sunday night seeking comment from Gilbert, the Cavaliers and James. Jackson also called Gilbert's comments an attack on all NBA players and said the owner should face a "challenge" from the league and the players' association. NBA spokesman Tim Frank declined comment. link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MikesVikes Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 I think that Jesse like attention more then LeBron does. He's losing his audience, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I wonder what Beers thoughts on this thread will be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 jesse is a pos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ground Chuck Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 (edited) If I were a descendant of a former slave I would f'n insulted at that comparison by Jackson. I'm sure my relatives would be livid if they were paid millions to pick cotton. Yeah Jesse, LaBron's a slave, just like you. Slaves to your massive egos and craving for attention. Edited July 12, 2010 by Ground Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 If I were a descendant of a former slave I would f'n insulted at that comparison by Jackson. I'm sure my relatives would be livid if they were paid millions to pick cotton. Yeah Jesse, LaBron's a slave, just like you. Slaves to your massive egos and craving for attention. Now you wait a cotton pickin' minute with that EGO stuff, Mister! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Why doesn anyone keep publishing the idiotic statements from this insignificant man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Why doesn anyone keep publishing the idiotic statements from this insignificant man? Good question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 good grief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Why doesn anyone keep publishing the idiotic statements from Bill Clinton's spiritual advisor? fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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