Cyrus Langhorne
R&B singer Usher has come forward to speak out on his Cleveland Cavaliers shocking the world by winning its first franchise NBA championship this month.
According to the team’s celebrity co-owner, NBA Finals MVP LeBron James willed the championship run.
“I’m still sobering up. This is a win for us, man! LeBron did it, you know, but you gotta 100 percent give it up to LeBron and all the Cavaliers and the entire administration. They really worked their asses off the entire year. If you believe in something, this is an American story. When you look at this man, he had humble beginnings, came to Cleveland, left, went to Miami, but he came back and he delivered on his promise.” (Billboard)
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Yesterday (June 22) reports claimed King James would remain with his franchise heading into the 2016-2017 season.
When asked by @USATODAYsports if he was returning to Cavs next season, LeBron James smiled, nodded yes.
— Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) June 22, 2016
Also, when asked he planned to play for U.S. at Rio Olympics, LeBron James said, "I don't think so."
— Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) June 22, 2016
"I love it here in Cleveland. I have no intentions of leaving." -LeBron James during parade https://t.co/gpbWPvnwtp
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 22, 2016
Some reports claimed James could make up to $30 million with a new Cavs contract.
James, 31, is expected to opt out of his current two-year deal, which would’ve paid him $24 million next season. He can make around $30 million next season with the influx of TV money and the league’s rising salary cap. (USA Today)
This week, Ohio natives Machine Gun Kelly and Stalley released Cavs tributes.
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new @cavs version of Till I Die out now. 🔥🏆💍 IM JUST GETTING STARTED. [ link in IG bio ] https://t.co/3IwNFyu47b
— Blonde Don (@machinegunkelly) June 20, 2016
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The anthem for Champions https://t.co/OcsBjlSAqW
— Stalley 💙🏁 (@Stalley) June 21, 2016
