Joe Tait Gives His 'Call' On LeBron's Defection

by AncientMariner on Jul 10, 2010 11:05 AM CDT

It is quite apparent now that Joe Tait will never have the chance to call a Finals-winning game for the Cavaliers, as it has been announced that Tait will be hanging up the microphone next year, and sadly, the Cavs won't be bringing home any title in 2010-11.

Ever the straight-shooter, Joe had this to say about the newest member of the Miami Heat.

And for those who feel as if the Cavaliers are now doomed to mediocrity, or worse, for those who feel that "it will never be the same without LeBron and the franchise might as well pack it in"...Joe was there for all the great moments pre-LeBron, and I am sure that he would agree with me in saying...

There will be a tomorrow, and a next day, and someday, even if Joe is not the broadcaster anymore, there will be a championship.

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I have yet to find out if LeBron has a soul this offseason.

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by Jacob Grinyer on Jul 10, 2010 12:40 PM CDT reply actions

He is a

vampire he has no soul.

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by E5 on Jul 10, 2010 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions

What I find stunning is that Lebron and his “team” honestly didn’t see this backlash coming. The very definition of narcissism is the lack of the ability to care for or the indiffernce to the plight of others. He really had not a clue that people would turn on him. Lebron went from being one of the most popular atheletes in the world to the #1 heel in all of sports in the span of 10 sec.

by jjstraka on Jul 10, 2010 4:10 PM CDT reply actions

when you think about it, its pretty spot on that the Boy has been coddled far too long

Its sad actually. But with 25yr old boys all around him, well, eventually become a product of your environment. So if they just build you up endlessly and no one is around to keep your feet on the ground, then yeah, you won’t see foresee the level of backlash from your actions.

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by Chris Child's Fist on Jul 10, 2010 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm a Clippers fan...

Two offseasons ago, our fanbase had to watch one of the greatest players in franchise history, Elton Brand, turn around and sign with the Sixers when he promised to stay if we signed Baron Davis. I can only imagine that the anger and betrayal we felt on that day is magnified by ten for all of you.

(Full disclosure: I obviously wanted LeBron to come to L.A. and turn our franchise around like he turned the Cavs around. However, when it became clear that my Clippers didn’t have a chance, I wanted him to stay in Cleveland, and I was very disappointed in his decision.)

Joe Tait seems like a classy guy. I’ve never watched a local Cavaliers broadcast, but I assume Tait is the Cavs equivalent of Ralph Lawler? Regardless, I applaud him for this very classy response to LeBronfest 2010. I agree with him wholeheartedly about how stupid the hour-long special was.

But whatever. Terrell Brandon was always my favorite Cavalier anyway.

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by 82-0 on Jul 10, 2010 8:43 PM CDT reply actions

Hi 82-0, Joe Tait is the Cavaliers radio announcer and has been since the early 70s. For many years he also broadcast Cleveland Indians games. If you would like to hear a sample of his work, go to NBA.com Joe Tait’s Greatest Calls (first link for Joe Tait in my Google browser)…he has excitement for the game I have rarely, if ever, heard.

And welcome to our site, best wishes and good fortune to your Clippers.

by AncientMariner on Jul 10, 2010 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Joe Tait is the best radio play by play basketball announcer working anywhere. As sports radio announcers go, he’s probably second only to Vin Scully as far as announcers working radio in any sport right now.

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by woodsmeister on Jul 11, 2010 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions

At least Joe Tait is going out on his terms.

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by pookeyguru on Jul 11, 2010 2:47 AM CDT reply actions

“Wham with the right hand.”

by JulioBernazard on Jul 12, 2010 12:29 PM CDT reply actions

Wade

You gottta feel sorry for Wade, because little does he know. LeBum made another power move- He stole Miami Heat from Wade. Wade THINKS it is still his hous. ROFL

by Viva G on Jul 14, 2010 9:25 AM CDT reply actions

Delonte West

Did you hear the lastest – The reason why LeBum decided to play somewhere else….During the playoffs, he asked that D West not be suitted up in light of the what he found out, when denied he said I don’t want to play with that MF. ROFL

by Viva G on Jul 14, 2010 9:35 AM CDT reply actions