WE ARE ALL WITNESSES... to 17 straight losses.

When Lebron James made his decision to take his talents to South Beach, the city of Cleveland was hit hard. But they expected to still contend without the self-proclaimed "King." 

The wine and gold opened the season with a big win over the defending Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics. Things didn't look all that bad in Cleveland. For the first month of the season they were a tough scrappy team.

My how the times have changed. Tonight's last second loss to the New Jersey Nets is the Cavs' 17 straight loss and 27th of their last 28 games. Cleveland sports have been known for hitting a few low points here and there - but it doesn't get much lower than this.

Two of their starters - Anderson Varejao and Mo Williams - are injured and out for extended time and they are playing three undrafted rookies. And while their 8-35 record has them on pace to have the most ping pong balls in the draft lottery, this year's NBA draft doesn't boast any players like Derrick Rose, Blake Griffin, John Wall, or (gulp) Lebron James.

It looks like the only way to stop the bleeding is for this season to end. And of course for the Miami Heat to NOT win an NBA championship. Ever.

There is one things Cavs fans have to look forward to: "With the first pick of the 2011 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers select..."