Meaning of âdemonizeâ in the English Dictionary. See all translations. UK usually demonise uk â /ËdiË.mÉ.naÉªz/ us â /ËdiË.mÉ.naÉªz/. âº to try to make someone or a group of people seem as if they are evil: The Nazis used racist propaganda in an attempt to demonize the Jews.
During James' four years with the Miami Heat, NBA franchise values grew by an average of 71%, Statista reports. Over that same time, the Cavs' valuation gained just 8%. Had it followed league norms, Cleveland's team would be worth more than $800 million.
Jamesâ economic impact as a Cavalier was estimated to be $50 million to $80 million a year, says WKYC, an NBC-affiliated television station in Cleveland. When he left for Miami, Cleveland was estimated to lose $48 million from James' absence, according to the Plain Dealer.