ROCKY RIVER, Ohio (AP) — Some young fans are literally making lemonade out of the $100,000 fine slapped on Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert over his criticism of LeBron James.
Some children in suburban Rocky River sold lemonade Thursday to raise money for Gilbert's cause. They charged 50 cents a cup.
Ten-year-old Molly Sponseller said she and her friends wanted to show support for the Cavs and Gilbert. She says he's "not a bad man."
After James announced last week that he would leave Cleveland for the Miami Heat, Gilbert wrote a searing letter calling the MVP "narcissistic" and "self-promotional." The NBA thought the comments were over the top and leveled the fine.
Gilbert has said instead of sending him money, fans should donate to the Cleveland Cavaliers Youth Fund.
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