James thanks hometown fans in Ohio in newspaper ad

[Scurrilous]

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"LeBron James is showing appreciation to his Ohio hometown fans with a full-page newspaper ad as he leaves to play basketball in Miami.

James thanks Akron residents for their love and support in the ad in Tuesday's Akron Beacon Journal. He calls the city his home and the "central focus" of his life and says he will always come back.

There's no mention of nearby Cleveland, where he played seven seasons for the Cavaliers. Last month he announced his decision to move on to the Miami Heat, leaving some Cavs fans feeling burned.

The ad features photos of James in Akron, including at his annual charity bike-a-thon. This year's event is scheduled for Saturday, and James plans to appear."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100803/ap_on_sp_bk_ne/bkn_lebron_thank_you_ad

[joeybee12]

1. Hey, glad to know his PR people got through his thick skull...n/t

[TZ]

3. Its a classless stunt actually

He mentions Akron--NOT CLEVELAND. Thats either blatant stupidity or an arrogant snub. Both of which he's more than capable of.

[charlie and algernon]

2. I think that's even worse

No mention of Cleveland at all? That's just low.

Imagine a group of friends at graduation and one friend, James suddenly leaves without saying anything. One of the friends calls out, "well aren't you gonna say goodbye? it is graduation." So then James, stops for a minute to think about it. He turns around and says goodbye to his little brother instead and keeps walking. You'd be mighty pissed if you were in that group of friends, doncha think?

[madinmaryland]

5. Hey! Nice slam at Akron! WTF!!

just kidding!

[joeybee12]

6. So your first post back is to declare your affection for Akron? WTF?

:hi:

[Auggie]

4. What an asshole n/t