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NBA Draft Lottery: Cavaliers Owner Dan Gilbert Hopeful That Picks Turn Around Franchise

On Tuesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers won huge in the NBA Draft Lottery. Owner Dan Gilbert, who has certainly been known to wear his heart on his sleeve before, had plenty of reason to celebrate. Over at our Cavs blog, Fear The Sword, Gilbert took time out to answer a few questions.

Q: Talk about your emotions from seven months to now.
It has been a roller coaster ride. Obviously shocking events took place last summer for not just myself, but a lot of people in Ohio. It was a slow, long and painful haul to get through it, and maybe this will be the final straw of getting over the hump and getting to the other side and having a lot hope for the future, and that’s what we need.

Gilbert also spoke on the emotions he felt while watching his son, Nick, represent the Cavs. Read the rest over at Fear The Sword.

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