?LeBron Builds Schools, the Cavs Build Bet Places?: Fans Call Out Cleveland Cavaliers for ?Promoting Gambling?

The Cleveland Cavaliers registered an impressive win against the Chicago Bulls behind the massive performance of Donovan Mitchell which grabbed the headlines.

Despite the huge win, the fans called out the Cavaliers on social media. Mitchell erupted for a historic 71-point game in the 145-134 overtime win. It was a franchise record as well.

NBA superstar LeBron James is one of the most iconic Cavaliers in recent times. He helped them win their first-ever NBA title. The previous record for the most points scored by a Cavs player was 57 points by James.

So when Donovan Mitchell took the spot from the four-time champion, there were some comparisons between him and James. However, the fans called out the Cleveland Cavaliers for a different reason.

Fans not impressed with the Cleveland Cavaliers

As per reports from Legion Hoops, “The Cavaliers are opening a two-story sportsbook inside their arena, where fans can bet on games ?across the country ? along with the one they’re attending.?”?

Many fans were not impressed with this report and shared their disappointment on social media. Here are some reactions:

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One fan compared the charitable work of LeBron James with his “I Promise School” with the reported Cavs’ new two-story sportsbook. Some fans suggested the franchise is “promoting gambling”.

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According to reports from WKYC Studios, recently, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 29 into law to make sports betting legal in the state from 2023. And it looks like the Cavaliers are wasting no time bringing the facility to the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse arena. However, it will be an interesting experience for fans who love to bet on live games.

Donovan Mitchell’s huge performance

Donovan Mitchell also made it to the top 10 list of players with the Most Points In A Game, only behind legends like Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, and David Thompson. NBA legends David Robinson and Elgin Baylor have also scored 71 points.

The 3-time all-star’s 71-point outburst against the Bulls is the highest score by a player in a game after Bryant’s iconic 81-point eruption against the Toronto Raptors in 2006.

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In the season so far, Spida is averaging 28 points, 4.6 assists, 3.8, rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. He leads the team in points and steals per game. After three straight losses, the Cavaliers have now won back-to-back games against the Bulls and both went to the wire.

With this latest win, the Cavs now have a record of 24-14. Mitchell and the squad will look to build on this impressive win.