LeBron James has played in 51 first-round games in his career – and his teams in Cleveland and Miami are 44-7 in those contests. He never cowered from the attacks as many owners do in such situations, citing their need to “protect their brand”. After six days of deliberations, the jury found Hernandez not guilty of first-degree murder in the killings of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado. Rooney spearheaded the team’s commitment to continuity and stability.