Furthermore, from UA's strategic perspective, returning to the Cavaliers could still disrupt Nike's plans.
There were also the Cleveland fans, those who chanted "MVP" for James behind his back, gathered at his door to send him off when he left, and went wild cheering for him when he visited Cleveland as a player for the Grizzlies.
"At that time, we were so close to the championship, and because of that traitor, it all fell apart; now we have a chance to restart it." Gilbert spat out the word "traitor" with such frequency it was clear he truly hated James.
In "history," he had no choice, but now he did.
"I want to go to the Clippers," Hansen replied.
Though returning to the Cavaliers sounded okay, he now had a better option.
Upon hearing Hansen's answer, Gilbert was visibly disappointed, but he quickly composed himself: "I respect your choice, but we won't give up, even if it doesn't work out in the end, I wish you a wonderful new journey in Los Angeles."
