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**Smooth** · 07-17-2008, 10:56 PM

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It Feels So Wright

The PD's lead Cavs writer, Branson Wright, has been taken off the beat by the paper, although it seems his years of high-level suckitude have little to do with his journalistic beheading.

Sources told Punch of Wright's demotion last week, and the excitement nearly caused us to choke on our Polish-sausage pierogi. For years, devoted Cavs fans have been subjected to Wright's musings on the team, which read like the screed of a drunken fourth-grader. And that's on his best day.

But apparently a plush job covering the NBA for a major daily — despite his possessing the writing chops of a highly evolved meerkat — wasn't good enough for Wright. So he apparently dreamed up Branson Wright Productions, a lamely named company he supposedly created with the intention of filming a documentary. Newsroom whispers had Wright working on that project while at Cavs games and perhaps even involving other PD reporters.

And the unparalleled lameness doesn't end there: On February 22, sources said, Wright attended the Cavs vs. Wizards game at the Q — an important day for Cavs fans, as it marked the first game after the team pulled off the Least Impactful Trade Ever. Wright was supposed to cover the fresh faces for that Sunday's PD. So the paper dispatched his back up, Mary Schmitt Boyer, to write the game report.

To everyone's surprise, however, Wright was in fact writing a game story that night — for The Washington Times. When the Times' beat reporter couldn't make it to the game, Wright apparently saw an opportunity for some extra cash. He filed the story, "Wizards Off Mark on Final Chance," under the very clandestine byline "B.R. Wright." (Wright didn't return our calls.)

So now the PD is in search of a new Cavs beat writer. As long as they don't hire B.R., whoever it is will be considered an upgrade.

http://www.clevescene.com/2008-07-16...-and-more/full

Wow...

**Ben** · 07-17-2008, 11:05 PM

I almost want to move this to the main Cavs forum.

**PIP** · 07-17-2008, 11:08 PM

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And the unparalleled lameness doesn't end there: On February 22, sources said, Wright attended the Cavs vs. Wizards game at the Q — an important day for Cavs fans, as it marked the first game after the team pulled off the Least Impactful Trade Ever

David · 07-17-2008, 11:14 PM

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**The George** · 07-17-2008, 11:40 PM

AWESOME

I hope they give this job to someone who knows what the hell they are doing...I mean come the hell on....

especially with Windy down we really need someone with some connections around the league to get in and do work

**Lee** · 07-18-2008, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by The George

AWESOME

I hope they give this job to someone who knows what the hell they are doing...I mean come the hell on....

especially with Windy down we really need someone with some connections around the league to get in and do work

Bob Finan anyone? Biggest paper in ohio deserves a great beat writer.

**Ben** · 07-18-2008, 01:07 AM

When Brian moves on to a larger market or ESPN I'd much rather have Bob Finnan move over to the ABJ. I just don't think the Plain dealer cares about the Cavs and doesn't invest enough money in their coverage.

**The George** · 07-18-2008, 08:48 AM

ya Finnan is a good due too. Sorry Bob I didnt mean to forget about ya

Brian and Bob...after that I dont care who covers teh cavs...screw the PD

**chiefwahoo** · 07-18-2008, 09:03 AM

What a tool. A number of RCFers could undoubtedly do a better job than what Wright was doing for years.

heidy_james · 03-26-2010, 12:42 AM

Through allotment of your opinions, you could dig up that awareness which you can’t catch from books or institutes. I like this way of sharing knowledge.

**theSTEREO.** · 03-26-2010, 12:54 AM

LOL!!!!

A spambot gravedug a hilarious thread about Branson Wright getting canned.

Best night of my life.

**Ben** · 03-26-2010, 12:55 AM

I was digging the awareness but had to ban her for sharing knowledge.

**Cratylus** · 03-26-2010, 09:38 AM

Rumor has it that Branson was working on an article entitled, "Sources Tell Me Cavs Considering Trade of Kevin Johnson for Larry Nance."

On a serious note, my favorite Branson moment had to be when he was asked what LeBron was going to do in free agency. He responded to the question by saying, "My contacts close to the situation tell me that LeBron could sign somewhere else or he might re-sign with the Cavs."

nighthitcher · 04-07-2010, 12:17 AM

sounds good to me

**BigMar992** · 04-07-2010, 12:23 AM

Why did I just thank the OP?

07-17-2008, 11:05 PM	#2
Ben Status: Clown For Hire Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,850 Thanks: 605 Thanked 6,447 Times in 1,278 Posts	Re: Why Branson Wright Got Demoted I almost want to move this to the main Cavs forum.

07-17-2008, 11:40 PM	#5
The George Status: almost back... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Columbus Posts: 5,212 Fav Cav: LeBron and Brother Red Past Fav: Campy, Austin, Mark and World B Free Thanks: 4,045 Thanked 696 Times in 353 Posts	Re: Why Branson Wright Got Demoted AWESOME I hope they give this job to someone who knows what the hell they are doing...I mean come the hell on.... especially with Windy down we really need someone with some connections around the league to get in and do work

07-18-2008, 01:07 AM	#7
Ben Status: Clown For Hire Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,850 Thanks: 605 Thanked 6,447 Times in 1,278 Posts	Re: Why Branson Wright Got Demoted When Brian moves on to a larger market or ESPN I'd much rather have Bob Finnan move over to the ABJ. I just don't think the Plain dealer cares about the Cavs and doesn't invest enough money in their coverage.

07-18-2008, 08:48 AM	#8
The George Status: almost back... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Columbus Posts: 5,212 Fav Cav: LeBron and Brother Red Past Fav: Campy, Austin, Mark and World B Free Thanks: 4,045 Thanked 696 Times in 353 Posts	Re: Why Branson Wright Got Demoted ya Finnan is a good due too. Sorry Bob I didnt mean to forget about ya Brian and Bob...after that I dont care who covers teh cavs...screw the PD

07-18-2008, 09:03 AM	#9
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03-26-2010, 12:42 AM	#10
heidy_james Status: Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Why Branson Wright Got Demoted Through allotment of your opinions, you could dig up that awareness which you can’t catch from books or institutes. I like this way of sharing knowledge.

03-26-2010, 12:54 AM	#11
theSTEREO. Status: Think my back's bleeding Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stow, OH Posts: 4,309 Thanks: 3,343 Thanked 7,992 Times in 2,020 Posts	Re: Why Branson Wright Got Demoted LOL!!!! A spambot gravedug a hilarious thread about Branson Wright getting canned. Best night of my life. __________________

03-26-2010, 12:55 AM	#12
Ben Status: Clown For Hire Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,850 Thanks: 605 Thanked 6,447 Times in 1,278 Posts	Re: Why Branson Wright Got Demoted I was digging the awareness but had to ban her for sharing knowledge.

03-26-2010, 09:38 AM	#13
Cratylus Status: Brunettes FTMFW!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,488 Fav Cav: Dan Gilbert Past Fav: Mark Price Thanks: 5,154 Thanked 2,333 Times in 676 Posts	Re: Why Branson Wright Got Demoted Rumor has it that Branson was working on an article entitled, "Sources Tell Me Cavs Considering Trade of Kevin Johnson for Larry Nance." On a serious note, my favorite Branson moment had to be when he was asked what LeBron was going to do in free agency. He responded to the question by saying, "My contacts close to the situation tell me that LeBron could sign somewhere else or he might re-sign with the Cavs." __________________ o SixPACK o is getting sick and tired of everyone interrupting perfectly good discussion threads to inquire about who the hot brunette is in my constantly changing avatar photo. So for the sake of his sanity, please contact me though PM if you're curious.

04-07-2010, 12:17 AM	#14
nighthitcher Status: Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Why Branson Wright Got Demoted sounds good to me

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