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I think the idea that Lebron chose to wear a Yankees cap as oppose to a Indians cap is his prerogative. Just because he plays for the Cavalier's doesn't make him any more obligated to root for his home town team than any other fan. I currently live in Philly and I don't root for any of these sorry teams in this city. "They all stink." Seems to me Lofton is being a bit childish and needs to get over it.

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I promise you he will be booed at the first home game the Cavaliers have...Like my father always say's "Do not bite the hands(in this case)that feed you".

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LOOK Who cares what hat lebron wore for all i care he could wear a boston hat in the alcs and it wont make a difference. just cuz he wore a yankee hat didnt make the yankees win..... he has every right to sho support for the team he followed throughout his childhood (albiet the wrong team of course) but still has that right... people are making to much of this, this country is not built on dictatorship that you must cheer for the team that is the crowd favorite at the time, we have that god given and constituional given right for freedom of speech( the verbally spoken i root for the yankees . that lebron muttered out) whether or not you like the decision of lebron wearing a yankees cap to an indians game is mute...... personally id like to see an indians hat on him since he plays for the cavaliers but still its his choice no one elses it wasnt like he went to the nba finals wearing a spurs hat and playing for the cavs now there you would have a BIG issue there . but this is a NON issue get over it

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We Tribe fans understand that it is Labron's right to support any team he chooses, but when you go to the Jake in front of 47,000 tribe fans as the face of Cleveland sports figures, you just incourage the same city/sport steriotypes(mistake by the Lake) that Clevelanders have been fighting for years. We felt like it was very disrespectful and showed the entire country that we don't even get respect from our own hometown hero. We're all WITNESSES, when I say all, every single Cleveland sports fan saw or heard about his lack of respect for the city that pays his multi-million dollar contract. So, he can build his 50,000 sq. ft. castle near Lake Erie and King James can sit on his thrown wearing a crown with a big NY on the front with all his "friends". This may all be forgotten by many by the time the Cavs start their season, but most of us will remember at the season opener at the Q, and we should all leave our Cavs gear at home and show up to the game with our Tribe hats front and center. GO TRIBE!!!!

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"just cuz he wore a yankee hat didnt make the yankees win".

Gee, thanks for clearing that up irish. I was under the mistaken impression that the hat had magical powers that could help the Yankees to victory.

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Come on... Grow up... It's a game you get paid lots of millions to play...

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Xavier, I think the fact that you are missing is that LeBron is FROM Northeast OH! You state that you are "currently living in Philadelphia" which implies that you did not grow up there. LeBron was 10 and 12 respectively when the Indians were in the World Series in the 90s.

That being said, I still dont mind if LeBron is a Yankess fan. however, I do have a problem with LeBron showing up to the game in a Yankees hat, saying he is "representing for the Yankees" (dude, you represent the city of Cleveland whether you like it or not), and then standing and raising his Yanks cap in the air to taunt the same Cleveland fans who pay his salary, when it looked like the Yankees were going on a run.

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I'm surprised that Kenny Lofton has the right cap on since he's been on more teams than anyone can remember...

I promise you he will be booed at the first home game the Cavaliers have...Like my father always say's "Do not bite the hands(in this case)that feed you".

Yeah...One dunk later,all is forgotten.

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Yes, LeBron has the right to wear what he want and root for who he wants. But, if I remember right this isn't the first time his headware has caused controversy. I'm sure there are times where he has to interact with Indians players, not necessarily run in the same social circles but perhaps at charity events, so to keep the piece maybe he could have worn a plain dark blue hat or one with his shoe
company's logo. I wonder how he'd feel if Lofton and Sabathia showed up at the playoffs, sat behind the Cavs bench, and wore Pistons gear?

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Lebron used bad judgement. It was totally wrong to do that. Lets hope he apologizes and we move on or he won't be in a Cavs jersey when his contract runs out. As far as Mike T at WTAM, he is an even bigger idiot. The reason he is fat is because he is so full of HIMSELF.

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I can't believe adults act the way they do because someone likes another team. What is Kenny Lofton talking about? shut up and play . We always say that we live in a democracy but as soon as someone voices an opinion different than the majority they are crucified. It's silly grow up.

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LEBRON JUST SHOWED HOW IMMATURE HE REALLY IS. wHEN YOU LIVE AND PLAY FOR A CITY, YOU DON'T DISS THEM BY WEARING ANOTHER TEAM'S HAT------PERIOD

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Brian, I understand your point. But my point is, fans are not obligated to root for a team just because they live in that particular city. It's a matter of freedom to choose. But I certainly appreciate your analogy.

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Nonsense!!! Lofton is absolutely correct. It is not about who Lebron likes it is about respect for the fans that support him and the team he plays for. Imagine how successful the Cavs would be if not one fan showed up for any games or not one Television station supported his team! The childish comment is about Lebron.

On the other hand, we (as fans) often forget the real game for every player -- Money!!! Lebron and his agent would love to negotiate a new contract (when the time is right) with a begger market like New York. We just get sucket into it and get emotional. Radio broadcaster (Cleveland) Mike Trivisonno sais it best -- Root for the uniform not the player -- again, Lebron should have not offended his best supporters and suckers alike!

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It's okay for black men to call black women bitches, but it's not okay for LeBron to wear a Yankees cap.

Everybody knows that. Word.

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It's okay for black men to call black women bitches, but it's not okay for LeBron to wear a Yankees cap.

Everybody knows that. Word.

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LeBron is just showing his true colors. NO CLASS

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Lebron is smarter than most give him credit. Yes, he owns Cleveland but he also knows he can own the Big Apple. Can we say marketing and dollar leverage for labron. Considering the disarray within the Knicks organization, who else better to save the organization. Smart move Lebron.

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For so many years it ticked me off when Cavs vs Bulls games in Cleveland were full of Michael Jordan supporters. They shouldn't be allowed in the arena. For King James to show up at the Jake to root for the Yankees is indeed a stab in the back as Lofton pointed out. If he wants to root for the Yankees, go to NY for games 3 & 4 and sit in George's lap for all I care but don't show up in Cleveland with that trash on your head and don't show up for ALCS games against the BOSOX either. Just stay home with the rest of the Yankees who were sent packing.

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As is Lofton is loyal to anyone but a dollar bill......please

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