Apparently, ESPN did not suppose this billboard, paid for through Miami-based host Dan Le Batard, was very funny. After La Batard put up this huge message in LeBron James’ place of birth of Akron, Ohio, ESPN made up our minds to suspend him for 2 days. He’s going to return to the air on Monday.

Cleveland sports fan @JeremyinAkron was one of the crucial first to identify the sign:

Somebody took Lebatatd's money p.c.twitter.com/KTs6MX48ku

— Billboard Spotter (@JeremyinAkron) August 6, 2014

“Dan Le Batard will likely be off the air for 2 days, returning Monday,” an ESPN spokesperson mentioned in a observation. “His up to date stunt does no longer reflect ESPN’s standards and brand. Moreover, we were not made aware of his plans upfront.”

Le Batard’s billboard was referencing James’ announcement final month that he’s going to be returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers after successful two championships in Miami. Of the entire people the NBA all-famous person thanked in his article, he did not include the city of Miami and its enthusiasts.

The host paid for the same full web page ad that ran in Cleveland’s The Undeniable Seller last week, minus the creative use of Comedian Sans:

I would pay for this…. p.c.twitter.com/bnHCguU3G4

— BANDWAGON HEAT LIFER (@itsleooo) July 29, 2014

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