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On Sunday night, several days after free agent Trevor Ariza verbally committed to the Houston Rockets, the Cleveland Cavaliers made one last full-tilt effort to sign the young swing-man. GM Danny Ferry and Head Coach Mike Brown flew to L.A. to have dinner with Ariza to see if they could change his mind. Not only did the Cavs rig that up, but LeBron James and, newcomer, Shaquille O’Neal both called Ariza to see if they could sway his stance on signing with the Rockets. Then a source close to Ariza claimed that LeBron James, in the phone call, after a question about James’ future with the Cavaliers, said ‘I’ll be there. Of course, I’ll be there.’ For the rest of the day, LeBron and his people were not available f0r comment. The next day, LeBron’s agent said that LBJ never said that. They did admit that the phone call took place, however, which leads me to believe he did say it.