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Dan Gilbert, the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers has written an open letter to all the fans of the NBA team. It’s not the letter that’s making the news, but the contents of it.

In his letter, Dan Gilbert has publicly slammed LeBron James, a former player of the team who recently became a free agent. In the letter the owner has called James as ‘narcissistic’ and used other names on him as well. Dan terms James act as a ‘cowardly betrayal’.

This letter has left a lot of fans fuming. but some are praising the owner’d decision to stand up for his team, though the manner was not totally cool. Here is the full copy of that letter :

Dear Cleveland, All Of Northeast Ohio and Cleveland Cavaliers Supporters Wherever You May Be Tonight;

As you now know, our former hero, who grew up in the very region that he deserted this evening, is no longer a Cleveland Cavalier.

This was announced with a several day, narcissistic, self-promotional build-up culminating with a national TV special of his “decision” unlike anything ever “witnessed” in the history of sports and probably the history of entertainment.

Clearly, this is bitterly disappointing to all of us.

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The good news is that the ownership team and the rest of the hard-working, loyal, and driven staff over here at your hometown Cavaliers have not betrayed you nor NEVER will betray you.

There is so much more to tell you about the events of the recent past and our more than exciting future. Over the next several days and weeks, we will be communicating much of that to you.

You simply don’t deserve this kind of cowardly betrayal.

You have given so much and deserve so much more.

In the meantime, I want to make one statement to you tonight:

“I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS WILL WIN AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE THE SELF-TITLED FORMER ‘KING’ WINS ONE”

You can take it to the bank.

If you thought we were motivated before tonight to bring the hardware to Cleveland, I can tell you that this shameful display of selfishness and betrayal by one of our very own has shifted our “motivation” to previously unknown and previously never experienced levels.

Some people think they should go to heaven but NOT have to die to get there.

Sorry, but that’s simply not how it works.

This shocking act of disloyalty from our home grown “chosen one” sends the exact opposite lesson of what we would want our children to learn. And “who” we would want them to grow-up to become.

But the good news is that this heartless and callous action can only serve as the antidote to the so-called “curse” on Cleveland, Ohio.

The self-declared former “King” will be taking the “curse” with him down south. And until he does “right” by Cleveland and Ohio, James (and the town where he plays) will unfortunately own this dreaded spell and bad karma.

Just watch.

Sleep well, Cleveland.

Tomorrow is a new and much brighter day….

I PROMISE you that our energy, focus, capital, knowledge and experience will be directed at one thing and one thing only:

DELIVERING YOU the championship you have long deserved and is long overdue….

Dan Gilbert
Majority Owner
Cleveland Cavaliers

Arya’s much anticipated movie, Madrasapattinam has finally released to a great opening. When I saw the first show, not only was the show full, but also lot of excitement among the actor’s fans. And correspondingly the movie doesn’t disappoint those who have come to watch it for getting a glimpse of the old Chennai.

Madrasapattinam, as Chennai was known under the British Raj is a much more simply and easier city to live than the modern Chennai. And director Vijay has done a good job of capturing the spirit of life in the 1947 and his portrayal of characters of that era also work well. Actor Arya, who plays a malludha veran (wrestler), is active in fighting for freedom. His encounters here lead him to meet Amy Jackson, the sister of a British Officer. One can’t help but recollect the story of Lagan at this juncture (where a similar incident happens). The relationship between the two lead characters takes an interesting turn of events as they make it public. The story proceeds on expected lines from here, but more than the story, it’s the setting or backdrop against which it happens, that is more interesting.

Madras of 1947 is brought out as a place with simple hearts and high ideals. The desire to attain freedom reaches frenzying heights and the twist in the movie occurs on the day of freedom – 15th August, 1947. The end of British Rule has also ended the love affair of Arya, who now has no option but to give up his love. In short, the tagline of the film – When everybody celebrates freedom, one man looses it, rings true. This is exactly what happens in the movie.

The music is above par, with a few songs catching your attention. The background score is also good and has to no obvious flaws. GV Prakash must be reveling at the opportunity of composing for different films. His last few films have been as different as chalk and cheese.

But the highlight of the movie is the amazing art work. To depict a different era is a tough job, but has been done well. I am sure that this movie will get a good share of repeat audiences just for the art work. Overall, the movie is definitely worth a watch. It is an attempt at neat and clean cinema, which has thankfully come out well. I would surely recommend it for your weekend plans.