I read this off another blog, and looked more into it. Caron Butler who was recently traded maybe pulled one of the classiest, whole hearted moves I have yet to see any other athlete engage in. He sent a 1 page thank you note to the fans of Washington, and its quite amazing what he has written. I remember seeing him on Jay Leno in his Laker days, simple guy, cool cat, and really down to earth. He is very well respected by his peers, seeing as Kobe basically said this guy is just amazing, and Dallas just became big time with his additon, not only for his on court play but his off court demeanor.
Nice job Caron.
Here is the letter:
When you get traded, you don't get time to say goodbye. More important, you don't get the opportunity to say, "Thank you."
Thank you, to some of the best fans in the world. Representing you and representing this city has been an honor I will always cherish.
During my 4 1/2 years as a Wizard, I learned many valuable lessons, especially how to give back to the community. The most rewarding part of my time in Washington was meeting the incredible people of this city, and I will miss you all. Thank you to the countless individuals who helped me with the annual Coats for Kids, the Bike Brigade and my basketball camp. The memories are many and will never be replaced.
When I came to Washington, I dreamed of winning a championship. I thought I would play the rest of my career in this city, retire a Wizard and one day see my number hanging from the rafters at Verizon Center. I have learned that in basketball, as in life, nothing is guaranteed.
Thank you for the memories. My family and I will treasure them forever. Washington will always hold a special place in my heart.
post by Kevin U
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letter taken from the washington post.
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