CHICAGO, Il. — The Rev. Jesse Jackson said 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 […]
NBA Commissioner David Stern hit Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert with a $100,000 fine for his scathing post-“Decision” remarks against LeBron James posted Thursday at the team’s Web site. And while he was at it, Stern also took time to criticize Rev. Jesse Jackson for suggesting Gilbert’s comments reflect a “property-owner’s mentality.” [Watch Stern’s press […]
